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3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient's Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache
Published on: June 2, 2014
A case study utilizing Vojta/Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization therapy to control symptoms of a chronic migraine
David D Juehring1, Michelle R Barber
1Palmer Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Department, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803, United States. juehring_d@palmer.edu
Introduction:
Migraine is a complex disorder of the brain characterized by severe headache, photophobia, phonophobia, and nausea. This case report demonstrated the reduction of a 49-year-old female's chronic migraine symptoms after 12 weeks of Vojta/Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) therapy.
Methods:
Vojta/DNS treatment occurred either in the office or at home over a 12-week period. Symptoms were tracked via a patient diary, a VAS pain scale, and a Headache Disability Index (HDI).
Results:
The patient's migraine symptoms were typically of 3 days duration, a frequency of 8-10 times per month, and an intensity of 10/10 on a VAS pain scale. After a 12-week trial of Vojta/DNS care, subjective improvements were noted, with a reduction in frequency to 1-2 times per month, duration of 12 h at most, and decreased intensity to a 2/10 on a VAS pain scale. HDI scores dropped from 48% to 34%.
Discussion:
This therapy reduced the patient migraine sysmptoms in frequency, duration and intensity. This therapy is not well-known in North America despite its use for over 40 years in Europe.
Conclusion:
This case demonstrated that Vojta/DNS treatment over a 12-week period helped manage the patient's migraines and could be a possible treatment option for future research.
