Scoliosis Causing Cervical Dystonia in a Chiropractic Office

Cervical dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by continuous and involuntary muscular contractions that result in aberrant head and neck motions or postures. A recent study indicates that persons with a history of scoliosis may be at a higher risk of acquiring cervical dystonia later in life...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-03, Vol.15 (3), p.e35802
Main Authors: Chu, Eric Chun-Pu, Lee, Wai Ting, Tam, Damien Ming Yan, Ng, Natalie Y, Nur, Aimen B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chiropractic medicine
Congenital diseases
Dystonia
Integrative/Complementary Medicine
Learning disabilities
Magnetic resonance imaging
Manipulative therapy
Neck pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Occupational Health
Osteopathic Medicine
Patients
Physical therapy
Posture
Quality of life
Scoliosis
Spinal manipulation
Spinal stenosis
Teenagers
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Summary:Cervical dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by continuous and involuntary muscular contractions that result in aberrant head and neck motions or postures. A recent study indicates that persons with a history of scoliosis may be at a higher risk of acquiring cervical dystonia later in life. Although muscular tension and contraction abnormalities are linked in both illnesses, the pathophysiological pathways linking these two ailments are not entirely understood. A 13-year-old boy previously diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis developed symptoms of cervical dystonia, including moderate neck pain, left-sided migraines, and tingling in the neck and shoulders. During the course of three months, the patient attended 16 chiropractic therapy sessions. He reported slow but considerable improvements in his symptoms, such as the recovery of normal cervical range of motion, decreases in neck discomfort and accompanying headaches as well as paresthesia, and enhancements in sleep quality, daily functioning, and learning capacities. The patient's clinical and radiographic improvements show that chiropractic spinal manipulation may assist in reducing pain and improving spine alignment and mobility in these circumstances. To further investigate the efficacy and safety of chiropractic therapy for the treatment of cervical dystonia, particularly in the setting of associated scoliosis, more study with bigger patient populations is required.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.35802