Her clinical course is described.Ĭonclusions This appears to be the first report linking traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage with a chiropractic activator treatment. Subsequent history revealed a chiropractic activator treatment applied directly to the junction of the back of her head and the upper cervical spine immediately prior to the onset of symptoms. Extensive evaluation was undertaken because this was thought to be a spontaneous event.
CT scan showed a brain hemorrhage in an unusual location. There are no prior reports of intracerebral hemorrhage resulting from a chiropractic activator treatment.Ĭase Description A 75-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a history of headaches, visual difficulties on the right, and speech disturbance of relatively acute onset. Activator treatment, an instrument that produces a high-velocity, low-amplitude impact to the spine, is considered especially safe. Stroke has been reported from cervical manipulation, although with a suggested low incidence. Comeau has been highly involved in the community: he is a member and past president of the Kiwanis club, a member and past president of the Touchdown club, a member of the Board of Trustees and past president of the Danvers Historical Society and serves the Town of Danvers as a voter registrar.Background Despite widespread utilization of chiropractic treatment for various ailments, there is a paucity of documentation regarding intracerebral hemorrhage related to chiropractic trauma.
He is presently a member and Secretary of the American Chiropractic Board of Occupational Health.ĭuring his 50 years of practice in Danvers, Dr. He taught the Activator Method of instrument adjusting for 20 years to other practitioners both in the United States and in Australia. Comeau is active in the profession of Chiropractic, serving as a member and past chairman of the Board of the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society, and serving the Commonwealth as a member and past chairman of the Board of Registration of Chiropractors, for 13 years. Dr. Comeau graduated cum laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1969, has had a private practice in Danvers for the past 50 years.
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