{"id":10669,"date":"2025-06-11T13:54:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T06:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/?p=10669"},"modified":"2025-06-11T13:54:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T06:54:40","slug":"chiropractic-a-potential-aid-for-tourette-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/chiropractic-a-potential-aid-for-tourette-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiropractic: A Potential Aid for Tourette Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#1_What_is_Tourette_Syndrome\">1. What is Tourette Syndrome?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2_Causes_of_Tourette_Syndrome\">2. Causes of Tourette Syndrome<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_Research_on_Chiropractic_for_TS\">3. Research on Chiropractic for TS<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#31_Brain-Based_Model_2013\">3.1 Brain-Based Model (2013)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#32_Pierce_Results_System_2013\">3.2 Pierce Results System (2013)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#33_Chiropractic_BioPhysics_CBP\">3.3 Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#4_Case_Study_Nguyen_Tran_Bao_Long_at_ACC_Chiropractic_Clinic\">4. Case Study: Nguyen Tran Bao Long at ACC Chiropractic Clinic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"1_What_is_Tourette_Syndrome\"><strong>1. What is Tourette Syndrome?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition typically starting in childhood, marked by involuntary movements or sounds known as tics. These include motor tics (e.g., eye blinking, head jerking) and vocal tics (e.g., coughing, meaningless sounds). Tics vary from simple to complex, like jumping or repeating words. TS, rooted in brain dysfunction rather than psychological issues, often appears between ages 5\u20137, peaks at 8\u201312, and may lessen with age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/tourette-syndrome.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10670\" src=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/tourette-syndrome.png\" alt=\"tourette syndrome\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/tourette-syndrome.png 600w, https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/tourette-syndrome-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"2_Causes_of_Tourette_Syndrome\"><b>2. Causes of Tourette Syndrome<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the precise cause remains unclear, contributing factors include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Genetics: A family history of TS or tics increases risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Neurotransmitter Imbalance: Abnormal dopamine levels may trigger tics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brain Dysfunction: Issues in areas like the basal ganglia affect motor control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Environmental Triggers: Stress, trauma, or infections may worsen symptoms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Though more manageable than curable, TS patients can thrive with proper support. Standard treatments include behavioral therapy (CBIT), medications like Aripiprazole, or, in severe cases, deep brain stimulation. However, non-drug options like chiropractic care are gaining attention for their safety and potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"3_Research_on_Chiropractic_for_TS\"><b>3. Research on Chiropractic for TS<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Case studies highlight chiropractic\u2019s benefits for TS:<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"31_Brain-Based_Model_2013\"><b>3.1 Brain-Based Model (2013)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A 15-year-old with TS, ADHD, OCD, and migraines received chiropractic care and motor exercises for 19 weeks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Health issues dropped from 21 to 2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tics nearly vanished, concentration improved, migraines resolved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"32_Pierce_Results_System_2013\"><b>3.2 Pierce Results System (2013)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A 14-year-old with over 1,000 daily tics and migraines underwent 30 sessions over five months:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tics reduced to 30\u201335 daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Migraines resolved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medications (Ibuprofen, Abilify, Orap) were reduced or stopped.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"33_Chiropractic_BioPhysics_CBP\"><b>3.3 Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A 2021 study by Oakley et al. described a 19-year-old with TS. After 81 CBP sessions over three months:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cervical curvature improved (4\u00b0 kyphosis to 16\u00b0 lordosis).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Humpback posture reduced (46mm to 24mm).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tic severity dropped 50% (YGTSS scale).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Haloperidol was discontinued.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Benefits persisted after 13 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"4_Case_Study_Nguyen_Tran_Bao_Long_at_ACC_Chiropractic_Clinic\"><b>4. Case Study: Nguyen Tran Bao Long at ACC Chiropractic Clinic<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At ACC Chiropractic Clinic, a child with severe TS showed remarkable progress under Dr. Marc Tafuro\u2019s chiropractic care. The parent reported:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/tourette-syndrome-treatment-at-acc.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10671\" src=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/tourette-syndrome-treatment-at-acc.png\" alt=\"tourette syndrome treatment at acc\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/tourette-syndrome-treatment-at-acc.png 600w, https:\/\/acc.vn\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/06\/tourette-syndrome-treatment-at-acc-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;From the first session, my son\u2019s facial and body tics improved slightly. By the second session, jerking reduced significantly, and by the third, symptoms nearly disappeared. He\u2019s now more active, happier, and mentally at ease.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The child returned home healthy for summer vacation, with the family expressing gratitude to Dr. Marc and the ACC team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While larger studies are needed Chiropractic holds promise as a supportive treatment for Tourette Syndrome, offering a non-invasive approach to improving symptoms and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contents1. What is Tourette Syndrome?2. Causes of Tourette Syndrome3. Research on Chiropractic for TS3.1 Brain-Based Model (2013)3.2 Pierce Results System (2013)3.3 Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP)4. Case Study: Nguyen Tran Bao Long at ACC Chiropractic Clinic 1. What is Tourette Syndrome? 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