Chiropractic spinal manipulative treatment of cervicogenic dizziness using Gonstead method: a case study.

نویسندگان

  • Aleksander Chaibi
  • Peter J Tuchin
چکیده

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this case report is to present the response of a patient with chronic nonresponsive cervicogenic dizziness to chiropractic care. CASE REPORT A 29-year-old man had a 10-year history of progressive cervicogenic dizziness with symptoms including a sensation of excessive motion, imbalance, and spinning associated with neck pain and stiffness. After treatment, he reported a reduction in pain and dizziness and an improved quality of life following Gonstead method of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy. CONCLUSION This case study suggests that a patient with nonresponsive cervicogenic dizziness might respond to chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy approach using Gonstead method.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of chiropractic medicine

دوره 10 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2011