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| A holistic approach with chiropractic adjustments, diet, Vitamin D supplements, exercise and stress management is helpful in some patients |
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Refer if there are any neurological signs or with a fracture
Soft collar, moist heat and analgesics are helpful in the early stage
Adjust with caution provided there are no contraindications |
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Chiropractic care is very helpful
Refer if there is fever or a positive Kernig’s or Brudzinski’s sign as this would indicate meningitis |
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Refer to the hospital if associated with Pancoast tumor
Co-manage with the appropriate adjustments for the other syndromes. Postural correction may help: strengthen the middle and lower trapezius muscles, rhomboids; stretch the pectorals and scalenes. Massage and trigger point therapy may help. Patients may require surgery if conservative care fails. |
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| Chiropractic care and time. Re-exam within about 1 week post-injury. Advice on prevention is important: strengthening neck muscles and wearing the appropriate protective gear |
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| Refer to a neurologist if chiropractic care is not helpful after 2-3 weeks or if neurological symptoms are progressive. Use good judgment as to the cause and severity before treating. Cervical flexion/distraction technique has been shown to be beneficial. Cervical traction at home for 15 minutes twice a day has also been shown to benefit some patients. “Hard lesions” caused by spondylosis or ossification of the PLL may need surgical intervention |
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| Refer to a neurologist if chiropractic care is not helpful after 2-3 weeks or if neurological symptoms are progressive. Cervical traction at home for 15 minutes twice a day has been shown to benefit some patients |
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| Refer to a neurologist if chiropractic care is not helpful after 2-3 weeks or if neurological symptoms are progressive. Cervical traction at home for 15 minutes twice a day has been shown to benefit some patients. |
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