Chiropractic Management of a Patient With Neck-Tongue Syndrome: A Case Report

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• 作者：Craig S. Roberts ; DC ; ^{craig@docroberts.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author}
• 关键词：Manipulation ; Spinal ; Paresthesia ; Nerve Compression Syndromes ; Chiropractic
• 刊名：Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：December 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：15
• 期：4
• 页码：321-324
• 全文大小：125 K

文摘

The purpose of this case report was to describe the chiropractic management of a patient with neck-tongue syndrome (NTS).

Clinical Features

A 34-year-old female patient sought treatment at a chiropractic clinic for symptoms involving neck pain associated with left-sided paresthesia of the tongue that had persisted for >2 years. A diagnosis of NTS was made.

Intervention and Outcome

The patient was treated with spinal manipulation, myofascial release, and home exercises. After 2 weeks, she was symptom free. At the 2-year follow-up, the patient remained free of symptoms.

Conclusion

This patient with NTS responded favorably to a course of chiropractic care.