Newsletter Articles
November 2025

• Major Depression Helped with Chiropractic Care
• Turning Breech: A Natural Success Story with Chiropractic Care
• From Tingling Hands to Full Recovery: A Story of Nerve Health and Hope
• Chiropractic Helps a Woman Stay Active and Sharp at 80

Major Depression Helped with Chiropractic Care

Depression is one of the most common and challenging health conditions in the world. It affects more than 280 million people every year, often leaving them feeling exhausted, disconnected, and hopeless. While traditional treatments like medication and therapy are common, new research is exploring how the health of the spine and nervous system may also play a crucial role in emotional well-being.

A case report published in the Asian Pacific Chiropractic Journal on October 1, 2025, described the remarkable recovery of a 44-year-old man who had battled major depression for more than a decade. Despite his active lifestyle as a farrier, he often felt drained, unmotivated, and mentally foggy. Years of recurring low moods and physical pain had left him discouraged. When he sought chiropractic care, he hoped for some physical relief—but what followed was a transformation that touched both his body and his mind.

A thorough evaluation revealed significant misalignments in his neck and upper spine, known as subluxations. These distortions were placing stress on the ligaments and affecting nerve pathways that connect the brain and body. Because the upper spine protects nerves that influence mood, stress response, and sleep, interference in this area can have far-reaching effects. The goal of his care plan was to correct these subluxations, improve spinal alignment, and restore clear communication through the nervous system.

After a concentrated period of chiropractic care, the results were striking. Objective scans and X-rays showed major improvements in spinal stability and alignment. The patient’s posture improved dramatically, and his chronic pain in the neck, back, and hips disappeared. Most importantly, he reported that his depression lifted—his thoughts were clearer, his mood brighter, and he once again felt joy and connection in daily life. His sleep and energy levels improved as well, helping him fully return to his work and family life.

From a scientific perspective, these improvements may relate to better function of the Vagus nerve and related brain pathways that regulate emotion and stress. When the spine is aligned, nerve communication becomes more balanced, potentially calming overactive stress responses and improving mental clarity. By addressing subluxations and supporting healthy nervous system function, chiropractic care may help restore the body’s natural ability to adapt, regulate mood, and heal from within.

While this is just one individual’s story, it offers hope for many who struggle with both physical and emotional challenges. It reminds us that the mind and body are deeply connected—and when balance is restored in one, healing can ripple through the other.

Turning Breech: A Natural Success Story with Chiropractic Care

Pregnancy is a time of incredible change — physically, emotionally, and structurally. As the body prepares to bring new life into the world, balance and alignment play a vital role in a comfortable and healthy pregnancy. One common challenge expecting mothers face is breech presentation, when a baby is positioned feet or bottom first rather than head down. This occurs in about 3–4% of pregnancies at term and often leads to recommendations for cesarean delivery. However, a recent case study published on October 6, 2025, in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic highlights how chiropractic care focused on pelvic balance and subluxation correction can support both comfort and optimal fetal positioning.

In the report, a 32-year-old woman in her third pregnancy sought chiropractic care at 35 weeks. She was experiencing significant lower back and pelvic pain, along with hip discomfort that worsened when standing or caring for her young children. An MRI confirmed that her baby was in a frank breech position — with the baby’s legs extended upward near the face — a position that can make natural delivery difficult. Her goal was simple: to ease her discomfort and prepare her body for the best possible birth outcome.

The chiropractor performed a thorough evaluation, finding areas of tightness, tension, and limited movement in her pelvis and lower back. These imbalances, known as subluxations, can create uneven tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments — including those that support the uterus. The patient began receiving care using the Webster Technique, a specialized approach designed to balance the pelvis, reduce nerve interference, and relieve tension in the ligaments that help stabilize the uterus. This gentle method aims to create more space and relaxation, allowing the baby to move into a natural head-down position when possible.

Over the course of 18 visits, the patient reported steady improvements in comfort, sleep, and mobility. Her pelvic pain and tightness eased, and her overall posture became more balanced. Remarkably, at 37 weeks and one day, she gave birth naturally — and her baby had turned into the ideal head-down (vertex) position prior to delivery. The birth was smooth and uncomplicated, with both mother and baby healthy and thriving after delivery.

The Webster Technique is not a “baby-turning” procedure but rather a way of restoring normal motion and alignment to the mother’s pelvis. By correcting subluxations and reducing tension, the body’s innate ability to adapt and function properly is enhanced. This balanced state can encourage optimal positioning for the baby while helping mothers experience less pain and greater ease throughout pregnancy. For many expectant women, chiropractic care becomes an empowering part of their prenatal wellness routine.

This case adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that chiropractic care, including the Webster Technique, may play an important role in supporting healthy pregnancies and natural births. While every pregnancy is unique, this story reminds us that when the body is aligned and functioning well, both mother and baby can thrive. As more research emerges, chiropractic care continues to show promise as a gentle, effective, and natural way to promote comfort, balance, and better birth outcomes.

From Tingling Hands to Full Recovery: A Story of Nerve Health and Hope

Many people experience numbness, tingling, or “pins and needles” sensations in their hands or arms — often brushed off as circulation issues or simple nerve irritation. But sometimes, these symptoms point to a deeper imbalance in the spine and nervous system. A case report published in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research on October 20, 2025, shows how addressing this connection may restore comfort, movement, and quality of life.

A 34-year-old woman had been living with daily numbness and tingling in both arms and hands since childhood. The sensation was strongest in the mornings and often lasted for hours, making everyday activities — even holding a cup of coffee — difficult. She also noticed tightness in her upper back and neck, which worsened with long hours of studying at a computer. Despite years of coping, she had never found lasting relief.

A thorough examination revealed tension and reduced movement in her upper back, specifically around the middle of the thoracic spine. This area of the spine plays a key role in the body’s nerve pathways that control the arms and upper body. When motion in this region is restricted, nerve signals can become irritated or misdirected, leading to symptoms like tingling, numbness, or weakness — a condition known as vertebral subluxation.

The woman began a course of chiropractic care aimed at correcting subluxations and restoring proper movement and reducing stress on her nervous system. Over several months, she was evaluated regularly using thermal scans, posture assessments, and general health surveys to track progress. After just a few visits, she noticed that the morning tingling was shorter and less intense. Within three months, her symptoms had completely disappeared. Her overall energy and mental outlook also improved, suggesting that the benefits extended beyond her initial complaint.

Follow-up evaluations showed clear improvements in her spinal function and balance. Objective measures of nervous system activity — like thermal readings — normalized, indicating a more balanced state of nerve function. The patient reported feeling stronger, more mobile, and better able to manage daily tasks without discomfort. What began as a lifelong nuisance became an opportunity to restore health through gentle, consistent spinal care.

This case highlights an important message: symptoms like tingling or numbness shouldn’t be ignored. They may signal a deeper imbalance that, when corrected though chiropractic care, can lead to meaningful improvements in both physical and emotional well-being. Though this was just one individual’s story, it offers hope — and a reminder that the body has an incredible capacity to heal and adapt when given the right support.

Chiropractic Helps a Woman Stay Active and Sharp at 80

As people live longer than ever before, many assume that aging naturally brings decline — slower movement, loss of balance, and less energy. But research and real-life examples are showing a different story. This case report published on October 1, 2025, in the Asian Pacific Chiropractic Journal shares the inspiring experience of a 79-year-old woman who sought care to improve her sleep, energy, and overall vitality while discovering that age doesn’t have to mean losing her spark for life.

When she first began chiropractic care, the woman described poor sleep, low energy, brain fog, and problems with balance that had caused several falls. Though she had once been active, she had stopped exercising and was beginning to feel physically frail. Over time, her care focused on restoring proper movement and function throughout her body, helping her regain balance, confidence, and strength.

After just a few months, she noticed significant changes. Her sleep improved, her thinking became clearer, and she felt more energetic and positive. Her posture, coordination, and balance all showed measurable progress. Over the years that followed, she continued to report new gains — from better digestion and reduced anxiety to easier breathing and improved moods. By her early eighties, she was cycling 10 kilometers to and from her appointments each week, rain or shine.

Her experience highlights a powerful truth: our bodies are designed to adapt and heal, even later in life. Regular care aimed at correcting subluxations and improving nervous system and spinal function may help older adults maintain mobility, independence, and quality of life. Just as important, this patient’s growing confidence in her body encouraged her to stay active and engaged — creating a positive cycle of health and vitality.

This single case offers hope for many who want to age with strength and purpose. With the right kind of attention to body balance, movement, and overall well-being, older adults may find that their later years can be among the most active and fulfilling of their lives. Further research into this approach may help more people experience the same kind of healthy, confident aging that this patient achieved.