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Article ID	#26029
Title	Cervical pseudo-scoliosis reduction and alleviation of dystonia symptoms using Chiropractic Biophysics® (CBP®) technique: A case report with a 1.5-year follow-up
URL	https://journal.parker.edu/article/78072-cervical-pseudo-scoliosis-reduction-and-alleviation-of-dystonia-symptoms-using-chiropractic-biophysics-cbp-technique-a-case-report-with-a-1-5-yea
Journal	J Contemp Chiropr. 2019 ;2():131-137
Author(s)	Haas JW Oakley PA Harrison DE
Subject(s)	Adult Affiliation / CBP NonProfit, Inc. Affiliation / Private Practice Affiliation(G) / Canada / Ontario / Newmarket Affiliation(G) / Unitd States / Colorado / Windsor Affiliation(G) / United States / Idaho / Eagle Chiropractic / methods Clinical Biomechanics of Posture Dystonia Female Neck Pain Open Access Document Scoliosis / etiology
Peer Review	Yes
Publication Type	Case Report
Abstract/Notes	Objective: To discuss the reduction of lateral head translation pseudo-scoliosis in a patient with chronic craniocervical symptoms including cervical dystonia. Clinical Features: A 59-year-old female had cervical dystonia and cervical scoliosis. Examination showed symptoms consistent with dystonia including involuntary neck contractions, neck pain, headaches, and a right-handed tremor. Radiographic assessment showed a primary right-sided head translation posture (pseudo-scoliosis) with secondary left lateral head flexion, and tertiary left head rotation. Intervention and Outcome: The patient was treated by Chiropractic BioPhysics® mirror image® left-sided head and neck traction, exercises, and spinal adjustments. After 24 treatment sessions over 8 weeks, she reported a 90% reduction in cervical dystonia symptoms, improvement in neck pain and improved disability. Repeat radiography demonstrated A 75% reduction in the cervical subluxation. A 1.5-year follow-up showed maintenance of symptoms and posture. Conclusion: Although the mechanisms are not yet known, the correction of posture in those suffering from cervical dystonia and related neurological disorders may benefit from the correction of posture. The distinction between true scoliosis and ‘pseudo-scoliosis’ postures by routine radiographic assessment is essential prior to initiating spine rehabilitation as their treatment approaches will differ. Author keywords: Pseudo-Scoliosis; Neck Pain; Cervical Dystonia; Chiropractic Author affiliations: JWH: Private Practice, Windsor, Colorado, United States; PAO: Private Practice, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada; DEH: CBP NonProfit, Inc., Eagle, Idaho, United States This abstract is reproduced with the permission of the publisher. Click on the above link for free full text.

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