Listen "How to diagnose and manage cervicobrachial pain after a whiplash injury"
Episode Synopsis
This excerpt from Whiplash, Headache, and Neck Pain examines cervicobrachial pain, a common and diagnostically challenging condition involving neck and arm pain. The text explores the various mechanisms underlying this pain, including somatic referral from cervical structures and neuropathic pain from peripheral nerve tissue involvement. It discusses diagnostic challenges, highlighting the limitations of current diagnostic tools and emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive clinical examination combining patient reported symptoms and physical tests. Finally, the text reviews the limited research on conservative management strategies, specifically focusing on the potential benefits of manual therapy for addressing neuropathic components of the pain.
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