Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 42-46 , January 2010

Chiropractic Care of a Pediatric Patient With Migraine-Type Headaches: A Case Report and Selective Review of the Literature

  • Joel Alcantara, BSc, DC

      Affiliations

    • International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Media, PA
    • Alcantara Chiropractic Health & Wellness, San Jose, CA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author. Address: 327 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063
    • ,
  • Kyle J. Pankonin, DC

      Affiliations

    • Red Rock Chiropractic Center, Lamberton, MN

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 This study was funded by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Media, PA with a stipend to Dr. Joel Alcantara.

PII: S1550-8307(09)00344-9

doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2009.10.005

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 42-46 , January 2010

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