• Treahy-Geofreda T
• Lanoue B
• Postlethwaite R
• McIvor C

• Chiropractic
• Open Access Document
• Self-Injurious Behavior
• Subluxation
• Suicidal Ideation
• Suicide

Background: A 49-year-old female patient presented for care with primary complaints of chronic neuropathic pain, depression, insomnia and suicidal ideation, the latter of which was attributed to her pain length and severity, and the lack of ability to achieve relief with other care modalities.

Management: She commenced a course of chiropractic care for subluxation correction. During the care period, the chiropractor used Diversified (manual), Thompson, and Activator methods. Specific protocols were observed for Cervical Syndrome. Derifield Pelvic Analysis was used, as was a drop table. 

Outcomes: At the conclusion of the course of care the patient’s pain had significantly reduced and numerous symptoms had resolved. The patient reported that she had regained the will to live, and no longer suffered from suicidal ideation.

Author keywords: Chiropractic - Subluxation - Suicide - Self Harm - Negative ideation

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