| Objective: To present a case series of three patients presenting with cervicobrachial neuralgia who were successfully treated with chiropractic management. Clinical Features: Three patients suffering from unilateral shoulder or arm pain and C7 nerve root compression are described. Intervention and Outcome: All patients received postural advice, cervical ROM stretches, deep massage to the cervicothoracic spine, and chiropractic manipulation. All patients receiving chiropractic care achieved a satisfactory resolution of their symptoms. Conclusion: Chiropractic management, including manipulation, appears to be a highly effective means of treating cervicobrachial neuralgia. This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher; full text (print only) by subscription.
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