Index to Chiropractic Literature
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ID 26170
  Title Is one cause of trigeminal neuralgia subluxation of craniocervical posture? [case report]
URL https://journal.parker.edu/article/78076-is-one-cause-of-trigeminal-neuralgia-subluxation-of-craniocervical-posture
Journal J Contemp Chiropr. 2020 ;3(1):28-35
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Peer Review Yes
Publication Type Case Report
Abstract/Notes

Objective: To describe the successful treatment of a patient with trigeminal neuralgia treated by the correction of craniocervical posture by Chiropractic Biophysics® technique methods.

Clinical Features: A 64-year-old male developed trigeminal neuralgia following a dental procedure. He had failed to get lasting relief after several prior dental treatments. Radiographic assessment revealed a lateral head translation as well as forward head posture and a military neck with notable degenerative changes between C4-C7.

Intervention and Outcome: Treatment was directed at improving the craniocervical subluxation misalignments using Chiropractic Biophysics methods. Mirror image® corrective exercises and traction techniques were used along with spinal manipulative therapy. After initial improvement in posture, symptoms improved. Unforeseen worsening of posture correlated with worsening of symptoms, and then a re-correction of posture again, dramatically improved patient symptoms. A year follow-up indicated the patient remained well.

Conclusion: This case is unique in that the correction, worsening, and re-correction of posture appeared directly related to the painful symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia. Subluxation of the craniocervical posture may be a plausible cause in some cases of this disorder. Radiographic assessment is necessary to quantify postural deformity in this disorder.

Author keywords: Trigeminal Neuralgia; Cervical Lordosis; Cervical Rehabilitation

Author affiliations: RHB: Private Practice, Montour Falls, New York, United States; PAO: Private Practice, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada; DEH: CBP NonProfit, Inc., Eagle, Idaho, United States

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