Abstract: An 18 year old female presented with a diagnosis of Lupus, and had been advised to commence medical management of the condition.
Objective/Clinical Features: Her condition was, at that point in time, presenting as chronic neck and joint pain.
Intervention/Outcomes: A week of concentrated care during which she received 56 low level force chiropractic adjustments. The adjusting technique used was the Functional Neurological Technique, a sustained contact lowlevel force adjusting technique.
Conclusion: Following two courses of concentrated care at the Averio Institute (which included chiropractic care), the Medical Doctor reversed the diagnosis of Lupus.
Author keywords: Chiropractic - Subluxation - Lupus - Autoimmune conditions - Immunity.
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