PRS Case Study: Chiropractic Care for Asthma, Sleep Disturbances & Attention Deficits in 11-Year-Old Female

A 13-year-old female patient presented to our office first at the age of 11, experiencing persistent growing pains in her back, asthma, sleep disturbances, and attention deficits. She was highly active in dance, choir, and Girl Scouts; her parents sought chiropractic care to support her overall well-being. Utilizing the Pierce Results System, a motion X-ray analysis as well as static X-rays revealed a nearly 10° left tilt in her lower spine, indicating postural imbalance likely contributing to her symptoms. Given her young age and active lifestyle, a conservative, neurologically-focused approach was recommended, with specific adjustments customized to her spinal motion restrictions.

Over the course of a year, the patient received monthly chiropractic adjustments using the Pierce Results technique, which emphasizes restoring normal spinal function through precision imaging and instrument-assisted adjustments. Follow-up X-rays showed progressive improvements in spinal alignment, with the left tilt gradually decreasing over time. Subjectively, the patient reported significant relief from back discomfort, fewer asthma flare-ups, improved sleep quality, and enhanced focus in school and extracurricular activities. Her parents also noted increased energy and improvement in her daily activities.Over the course of a year, the patient received monthly chiropractic adjustments using the Pierce Results technique, which emphasizes restoring normal spinal function through precision imaging and instrument-assisted adjustments. Follow-up X-rays showed progressive improvements in spinal alignment, with the left tilt gradually decreasing over time. Subjectively, the patient reported significant relief from back discomfort, fewer asthma flare-ups, improved sleep quality, and enhanced focus in school and extracurricular activities. Her parents also noted increased energy and improvement in her daily activities.

After just over a year of care, follow-up imaging confirmed that the 10° spinal tilt had fully resolved. The patient’s symptoms had markedly improved, allowing her to participate more comfortably in dance and other activities. The case highlights the effectiveness of the Pierce Results System in addressing structural and neurological imbalances in growing children. Through gentle, precise adjustments, chiropractic care not only corrected spinal misalignment but also contributed to systemic improvements in respiratory function, sleep regulation, and cognitive focus. This case reinforces the importance of early spinal care in supporting overall health and development in pediatric patients.

In Their Mom’s Words