Chiropractors and Researchers Begin Hunt for Long COVID Therapy |

Vaccines for COVID-19 and treatments for acute COVID-19 have been manufactured in record time. Now researchers and chiropractors are trying to find a cure for long-lasting COVID pain symptoms, says the Chiropractic Doctors Association of hong kong

, April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Leading clinical chiropractor physicians, including those with experience in telecommuting pain management for COVID-19, are gathering preliminary data with researchers on how to target the disease, have reported some clinical chiropractors to the Chiropractic Doctors Association of hong kong (CDAHK). Companies including the New York Medical Group (NYMG) have confirmed that they have spoken to researchers about trials using their current treatments for long COVID.

Scientists, chiropractors and pain management experts say big healthcare companies are key to getting effective treatment for the disease (1-5), which currently affects more than 100 million people, according to the 'World Health Organization.

"When you look at the numbers of neurological, muscular and inflammatory symptoms caused by long covid, we see which chiropractic has effectively managed the symptoms," said Eric Chun-Pu Chua leading researcher on a long COVID trial.

Long COVID, with some 200 reported ailments including fatigue, dizziness and muscle aches. Chiropractic therapy has been effective in managing pain (6-15), neurological (16-23) and motor (24-28) symptoms. It excludes people who have had both mild and severe COVID-19, including children. In United Statesit is estimated to have affected 1 in 7 adults of working age.

Researchers hope their research will uncover the causes of long COVID, many chiropractors are identifying existing therapies that may work as treatments.

"What we're struggling with are complicated symptoms of long COVID, but we're posting the amazing results," Dr. Chu said. Possible underlying causes that scientists are investigating include damage from the virus, the autoimmune effect that attacks our own bodies, and an overactive immune response causing nerve inflammation.

References

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2. Chu EC, Yau K, Ho V, Yun S. The evolutionary approach to the chiropractic patient journey. Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal. 2022 February; 2(5):2-8

3. Chu E. Smart Rehabilitation Clinic. Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic. 2022; 5(1):7-12

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6. Chu ECP, Wong AYL. Change in pelvic incidence associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction: a case report. Case J Med. Jan 2022;13(1):31-35

7. Chu C, Wong RS. Chiropractic control of pain in myelofibrosis: about a case. New horizons in clinical case reports. August 2017; 2:7-9

8. Chu ECP, Lee LYK. Pathology of the adjacent segment of the cervical spine: about a case. J Family Med Prim Care. 2022 Feb;11(2):787-789

9. Chu EC. Remission of headache and neck pain after chiropractic manipulative treatment in a patient with neurofibromatosis. Chiropractic Journal of Australia. 2022 February; 49(1):8-18

10. Chu EC. Improvement of quality of life by conservative management of thoracic scoliosis at 172°: about a case. J Med Life. 2022 Jan;15(1):144-148

11. Chu EC, Leung K, Ng LL, Lam A. Vascular thoracic outlet syndrome: a case report. J Contemp Chiropr. 2021 December; 4(1):142-145

12. Chu ECP, Wong AYL, Sim P, Krüger F. Exploring Scratch Therapy: Contemporary Views of Ancient Healing - A Review. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Aug;10(8):2757-2762

13. Chu EC, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Secondary atlanto-axial subluxation in isolated cervical dystonia - a case report. AME Cas Rep. 2020;4:9

14. Chu EC, Butler KR. Resolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease after correction for upper cross syndrome - A case report and brief review. Convenient wink. 2021 May 21;11(2):322-326

15. Chu ECP, Wong AYL. Chronic orchialgia from lumbar disc herniation: case report and brief review. Am J Mens Health. 2021 May-June;15(3):15579883211018431

16. Chu EC, Wong AY, Lee LY. Craniocervical instability associated with rheumatoid arthritis: about a case and brief review. AME Case Rep. 2021;5:12.

17. Chu E. Thoracolumbar disc herniation: a hidden cause of monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine. April 2021; 8(3):2834-2840

18. Chu ECP. Taming testicular pain complicating lumbar disc herniation with spinal manipulation. Am J Mens Health. 2020 Jul-Aug;14(4):1557988320949358

19. Chu ECP, Chakkaravarthy DM, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Atlantoaxial rotational subluxation in a 10-year-old boy. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskeletal Disorder. 2020;13:1179544120939069

20. Chu ECP, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Plausible impact of forward head posture on upper cervical spine stability. J Family Med Prim Care. 2020 May;9(5):2517-2520

21. Chu ECP, Shum JSF, Lin AFC. Unusual cause of dysphagia in a patient with cervical spondylosis. Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2019;12:1179547619882707. doi: 10.1177/1179547619882707

22. Chu ECP, Lo FS, Bhaumik A. Remission of recalcitrant dermatomyositis following chiropractic adjustment. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 Nov;8(11):3742-3744

23. Chu ECP, Chan AKC, Lin AFC. Pitting edema in a poliomyelitis survivor with lumbar radiculopathy complicated by herniated disc. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 May;8(5):1765-1768

24. Chu ECP, Lam KKW. Post-poliomyelitis syndrome. Int Med Case Rep J. 2019;12:261-264

25. Chu ECP, Bellin D. Remission of myasthenia gravis after cervical adjustment. AME Cas Rep. 2019;3:9

26. Chu ECP. Attenuation of walking decline in a woman with Parkinson's disease: a case study. J of medical cases 13 (3), 140

27. Chu EC. Regression of lumbar disc herniation after non-surgical treatment. European Journal of Molecular and Clinical Medicine. 2020 July; 7(1):27-79

28. Chu EC, Wong AY, Lin AF. Isolated neck extensor myopathy associated with cervical osteoarthritis: case report and brief review. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskeletal Disorder. 2020;13:1179544120977844.

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