7-19 Neck Pain and Spinal Dysfunction

Cost Effective Neck Treatment

    There is evidence that manual therapy and acupuncture are cost effective when compared with physiotherapy (physical therapy / exercises) and the care of a general practitioner (medical doctor) for neck pain.

    This months evidence on neck pain and cervical spine supports the use of Manual Therapy, Massage Therapy, Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, Manual Lymph Drainage, stretching, Integrative Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Low Level (cold) Laser Treatment, Applied Kinesiology, Chiropractic Care, Muscle Energy Technique, Aromatherapy, and Yoga.

    There are also a number of things associated with neck pain and cervical spine dysfunction. With Integrative Medicine and Manual Therapy approaches, neck pain and function can improve, so can the signs and symptoms of spinal cord injuries, sleep apnea, thyroid dysfunction, radiation induced fibrosis, jaw pain, headaches, learning disabilities, strength, and athletic performance............Buy This Issue  of The Burnham Review Today

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3. Kerry, R. and A. J. Taylor (2006). "Cervical arterial dysfunction assessment and manual therapy." Man Ther 11(4): 243-53 [Abstract] http://webducate.typepad.com/physiospot_msk/haemodynamics/  and [Full Text] http://www.macpweb.org/home/index.php?p=170 

4. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S. and T. Giammatteo (2000). Ex 2 : functional exercise program for head and neck problems. Berkeley, CA, North Atlantic Books. [Available From] http://www.CenterIMT.com

5. Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S., J. B. Kain, et al. (2005). Integrative manual therapy for the connective tissue system: myofascial release. Berkeley, Calif., North Atlantic Books. [Available From] http://www.CenterIMT.com

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48. Riekki R, Jukkola A, Sassi ML, et al. Modulation of skin collagen metabolism by irradiation: Collagen synthesis is increased in irradiated human skin. Br J Dermatol 2000;142:874-80.

49. Oppenheimer, R., R. Finkel, et al. (2004). "Treatment of radiation-induced fibrosis of the face with manual compression therapy." Ear Nose Throat J 83(7): 478-80 and Medquest Communications, LLC [Full Text] http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BUM/is_7_83/ai_n6355700  and [PubMed Abstract]