Case Studies

Thank you for taking the time to review the Scituate Harbor Chiropractic (SHC) Case Studies. The information was compiled through a questionaire, completed by the participating practice member and Dr. Debra Tranberg. Discussed are the member's personal statistics, historical data, care program and results. The Case Studies are offered to help those seeking a solution to a variety of health issues, using chiropractic techniques. Our objective is that you gain a better understanding of the methodology of care you can expect from SHC.

Every member at SHC is unique, and each receives a specific care program based on the initial consultation and analysis of SHC. Each Case Study participant has generously offered their story to you, as way of encouraging people just like yourself to further research and investigate the chiropractic alternative.

There are four sections to each Case Study:

1) Personal Statistics

2) Historical Review of Health Issues

3) Analysis and Corrective Program

4) Progress and Results

To access a Case Study, click on one of the listed female/male links in the secondary navigation column on the left.

A Note About Prognosis

Described in each of the Case Studies are prognosis remarks noted by Dr. Tranberg at the time of the members initial consultation and recorded as a benchmark.

Below are the definitions of each prognosis remark.

Prognosis Excellent: 50% chance of residual complaints. Limited to occasional mild muscle pain.

Prognosis Good: Future neurologic deficits are unlikely (56%) with 81% residual complaints. Which includes occasional, intermittent to moderate pain. Residual objective findings: some restricted range of motion may be expected.

Prognosis Poor/Fair: A number of patients (81-90%) may develop neurologic deficits. Most neurologic deficits may resolve.

Prognosis Guarded: This indicates heurologic damage which may cause symptoms such as measurable decreased grip strength, muscle atrophy, radiculitis and myelopathy.

Prognosis Unstable/Marked: Suffering neurologic deficits. Clinical picture unlikely to improve. Radiculopathy myelopathy are the primary complications.