10/09/25
25-years-old female with cervicogenic headache
【Clinical features】
A 25-years-old female, who has been working as a typist, had a headache of approximately 3-years duration that were located on the left upper cervical region. Prior medical intervention included pharmaceutical procedures without improvement of symptoms.
【Clinical findings】
・Static palpation with diffused tenderness to complaint area .
・Seated cervical spine range of motion was limited by an increase of her symptom.
・Cervical compresson test made her symptom worse.
【Treatment and outcome】
Treatment plan included patient education in posture and an in-office stretching program progressing to home therapy was reviewed with the patient. She noticed an increase in signs and symptoms after her first 2 visits followed by a decrease in her primary signs and symptoms during visits 3-5. She was released to home therapy and supportive chiropractic manipulation with continued positive response.
【Conclusion】
Management of cervicogenic headaches with chiropractic manipulation and rehabilitation is discussed. Management strategies including education of proper biomechanics, rehabilitation and chiropractic manipulation were effective in this case.
Posted at 10,09,25
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