Table 2 Reasons for attending chiropractic care reported by the pediatric populationa (7 studies)
Reason for attending chiropractic care | Percentage of patients (median, IQR) | Number of reporting studies* |
|---|---|---|
Musculoskeletal conditions | 44.0% (34.7-57.0) | 7 |
Excessive crying | 19.8% (10.0-29.6) | 2 |
Neurologic conditions | 17.9% (12.0-23.7) | 2 |
Gastrointestinal conditions | 17.5% (10.7-40.3) | 4 |
Ear, nose, and throat conditions | 8.3% (3.0-10.0) | 3 |
Infection | 7.0% (4.9-8.0) | 3 |
Headache | 6.8% (6.5-7.0) | 2 |
Asthma | 5.3% (2.0-8.5) | 2 |
Stomach conditions | 5.0% (2.0-8.0) | 2 |
Other | 5.0% (0.5-6.0) | 3 |