Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this report was to describe a chiropractic multimodal treatment approach for a patient with a migraine headache.
Clinical Features: A 28-year-old woman with a 14-year history of migraines presented with symptoms of visual disturbances with head and neck pain.
Intervention and Outcome: A multimodal approach of chiropractic care, including chiropractic manipulative therapy and soft tissue therapy for suboccipital, levator scapula, and trapezius muscles, was used. Treatment included 2 visits that were spaced 2 days apart. Based on patient-reported symptoms, the clinician observed clinical improvement and no additional migraine symptoms. Seven months after the initiation of chiropractic care, the patient reported no migraine episodes.
Conclusion: A nonpharmacologic chiropractic approach employing multiple therapies resulted in observable clinical progress for a patient who reported migraine with aura symptoms. (J Chiropr Med 2025;00;1-6)
Key Indexing Terms: Migraine; Chiropractic; Manipulation
Biography
Dr. Adam McRoberts is a chiropractic physician based in Wisconsin, USA. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) in Illinois. In addition to his chiropractic training, Dr. McRoberts holds two master’s degrees in Sociology and Nutrition/Human Performance.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University in California. Dr. McRoberts’ academic and clinical interests focus on musculoskeletal care and the role of integrative approaches in managing complex health conditions. His research areas include epileptic seizures, migraines, and fibromyalgia.
Through his clinical practice and ongoing doctoral research, Dr. McRoberts is committed to advancing evidence-informed approaches that integrate chiropractic care with functional and nutritional strategies to improve patient outcomes.