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Article ID	#25855
Title	Reduction in trigeminal neuralgia symptoms and improved physical and emotional wellbeing in a 65-year-old female [case report]
URL	https://journal.parker.edu/article/78063-reduction-in-trigeminal-neuralgia-symptoms-and-improved-physical-and-emotional-wellbeing-in-a-65-year-old-female
Journal	J Contemp Chiropr. 2019 ;2():76-85
Author(s)	Subchuk J Edvardsson J Russell D
Subject(s)	Activator Method Affiliation / New Zealand College of Chiropractic Affiliation / Private Practice Affiliation / Scotland College of Chiropractic Trust Affiliation(G) / New Zealand / North Island / Aukland Aged Female Open Access Document Trigeminal Neuralgia
Peer Review	Yes
Publication Type	Case Report
Abstract/Notes	Objective: To discuss improvement of symptoms associated with trigeminal neuralgia in a 65-year-old female receiving Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT). Clinical Features: A 65-year-old female had a 6-year history of trigeminal neuralgia and failed surgical intervention. Postural alterations, reduction in cervical ranges of motion (ROM) and positive cranial nerve V and VII tests were found in conjunction with indicators of vertebral subluxation throughout the spine. Intervention and Outcome: Chiropractic care using AMCT was provided for correction of vertebral subluxations. The patient reported subjective improvement in facial pain, physical functioning and mental/emotional wellbeing, as well as reduced pharmaceutical use for her trigeminal neuralgia. The patient demonstrated objective improvement in posture, cervical ROM, cranial nerve V and VII function, and reduction of direct indicators of vertebral subluxation. Conclusion: A course of chiropractic care, using AMCT for the assessment and correction of vertebral subluxation, was associated with reduction of symptoms associated with trigeminal neuralgia. Author keywords: Trigeminal Neuralgia Author affiliations: JS, JE: Senior Intern, New Zealand College of Chiropractic, Auckland, New Zealand; DR: Private Practice, Auckland, New Zealand; DR: Board Member, Scotland College of Chiropractic Trust This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher. Click on the above link for free full text.

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