Findings From the Largest Study of Its kind on Chiropractic Wellness Care
Dr. Omri Sitton and Dr. Thomas Whittington worked side by side before Dr. Whittington retired. Dr. Whittington had the distinct honor of participating in the largest study ever conducted on the benefits of Network Chiropractic Care. Dr. Whittington was chosen to participate and has received recognition from the Department of Neuroanatomy and Neurobiology at the University of California at Irvine for his contributions to the project.
What were the Benefits of Chiropractic Wellness Care?
The study concluded that out of 2,818 patients receiving Network Chiropractic Care in the United States and around the world, it was demonstrated that care was associated with profound and statistically significant improvement in self-reported wellness outcomes. Patients reported changes in:
Physical Well Being
- Reduced pain
- Improved spinal flexibility
- More energy – less fatigue
- Fewer cold and flu symptoms
- Fewer headaches
- Less stress
Emotional and Psychological Well-Being
- Less distress about physical pain
- More positive feelings about self
- Decreased moodiness
- Improved temper, fewer angry outbursts
- Less depression and more interest in life
- Fewer concerns about “small” things
- Improved ability to concentrate
- Less anxiety and concerns over vague fears
- Improved ability to stay on task
Life Enjoyment
- Openness to guidance from inner feelings
- Increased relaxation and well-being
- Positive feelings about self
- Interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Feeling of openness when relating to others
- Compassion for others
Lifestyle Changes
- Regular exercise
- Practice of Tai Chi/Yoga
- Meditation and prayer
- Enhanced relaxation
- Enhanced nutritional choices
- Decreased need for prescription medications
Quality of Life
- Patients experience improvement in:
- Overall health and general well-being
- Ability to cope with daily problems
- Family relationships
- Significant relationships
- Work and job satisfaction
- Personal life contentment
- Self awareness
- Ability to adapt to change
- Better handling of life’s challenges
- Accomplishments in life
Here’s the footnote to the hallmark study:
A Retrospective Assessment of Network Care Using a Survey of Self-Rated Health, Wellness and Quality of Life Blanks RH, Schuster TL, Dobson M. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, 1997; 1(4): 15-31
