Journal article
Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia: A series of case reports
Explore (New York, N.Y.), Vol.20(1), pp.70-78
01/2024
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Abstract
Context
Trigeminal neuralgia is a debilitating facial pain condition. Upper cervical chiropractic care has been mentioned as a possible solution
Objective
To determine the effects of Atlas Orthogonal upper cervical chiropractic technique adjustments on trigeminal neuralgia sufferers
Design
Case series
Setting
A private chiropractic practice
Participants
Five persons with chronic, severe, daily trigeminal neuralgia pain, radiological findings of significant head tilt, pain upon upper cervical palpation, and supine leg length inequality
Interventions
Up to two consultations and/or Atlas Orthogonal adjustments a week for eight weeks
Outcome measures
Self-reported reduction in trigeminal neuralgia pain and changes in radiological findings, sensitivity to upper cervical palpation, and leg length inequality
Results
Four participants reported reduced trigeminal neuralgia pain, including two with complete cessation of pain. Three participants reduced medication dosages. One reported no change
Details
- Title
- Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia: A series of case reports
- Creators
- Joseph J. IeranoDennis M. Richards
- Publication Details
- Explore (New York, N.Y.), Vol.20(1), pp.70-78
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- Identifiers
- 991013125213702368
- Copyright
- © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article