Posts Tagged ‘upper cervical’
Addressing Neck Issues Benefits Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients
For patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, a recent study found that including manual therapies to address musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical spine to standard treatment resulted in better outcomes as demonstrated with electrodiagnostic testing. Doctors of chiropractic routinely assess the full course of the median nerve when examining CTS patients as compression of the median…
Read MoreUpper Cervical Manual Therapy Benefits TMD Patients
A systematic review and metaanalysis that included eight randomized controlled trials concluded that mobilization and manipulative therapy applied to the upper cervical spine reduces jaw pain and improves maximal mouth opening in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The finding adds to a growing body of research establishing a connection between TMD and disorders of the…
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