West J, Phillips RB. Chiropractic management of a patient with persistent headache.
J Chiropr Med 2014;
12:281-7. [PMID:
24396331 DOI:
10.1016/j.jcm.2013.08.006]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2012] [Revised: 08/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic care of a patient with persistent headache treated using chiropractic manipulative therapy and adjunct treatments.
CLINICAL FEATURES
A 54-year-old multiparous woman had chronic debilitating headaches for 11 months. Previous care from a variety of specialties had brought no appreciable relief.
INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME
The patient was managed with chiropractic manipulative therapy, injections, and electromagnetic therapy. Five treatments over 6 weeks brought resolution of the headaches.
CONCLUSION
This patient with persistent headache responded favorably to a course of chiropractic and adjunctive care.
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