The Clinical Case Challenge addressing Nerve Compression Disorders is available. Test your clinical skills with this new case by Satya Sardonicus, DC, CACCP.
Case Description:
34 yo female with persistent neck pain, HA and nausea exacerbated after adjustment
Background
- Incident: Minor car accident with whiplash injury 6 years ago.
- Previous Diagnoses: Chronic migraines and cervicogenic headaches.
- Symptoms:
- Occipital headaches radiating to the temples.
- Dizziness, visual sensitivity, and nausea.
- Poor response to cervical adjusting—experiencing weakness and vertigo post-treatment.
- Chronic fatigue and emotional lability.
- Patient Concerns: Frustration with previous care providers dismissing her reactions as anxiety or “hypersensitivity.”
Question: What potential diagnoses should be considered based on this history?
Apply your clinical experience and skills as you work through this brief interactive diagnostic case available for registered ChiroCredit users. Simply log in and scroll to the bottom of the My Homepage. It only takes a few minutes.
If you are interested in learning more about the topic covered in this challenge, you’ll find access to a newly released course dedicated to this specific subject here: Chiropractic Doctor CE Course – Management of Common Conditions 270 : Diagnosis and Management of Cerebellar Tonsillar Ectopia – What Nobody Told You About Headache & Head Injury – Part 2
