Chiropractic spinal manipulative treatment of cervicogenic dizziness using Gonstead method: a case study

Area of Science:

• Integrative and Complementary Medicine
• Neurology
• Musculoskeletal Medicine

Background:

• Cervicogenic dizziness is a challenging condition characterized by dizziness and imbalance originating from the neck.
• Chronic and nonresponsive cases often have limited treatment options, necessitating exploration of alternative therapies.
• Chiropractic care, particularly spinal manipulative therapy, is increasingly investigated for various neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To document the clinical outcome of a patient suffering from chronic, nonresponsive cervicogenic dizziness.
• To evaluate the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy using the Gonstead method for this specific patient.
• To explore the potential of chiropractic interventions in managing cervicogenic dizziness.

Main Methods:

• A case report detailing the treatment of a 29-year-old male with a decade-long history of cervicogenic dizziness.
• Symptoms included sensations of excessive motion, imbalance, spinning, neck pain, and stiffness.
• Treatment involved the application of the Gonstead method of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy.

Main Results:

• The patient reported a significant reduction in the intensity of his dizziness.
• Associated neck pain and stiffness were substantially alleviated.
• Overall quality of life showed marked improvement following the chiropractic intervention.

Conclusions:

• This case suggests that chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy, utilizing the Gonstead method, may be a viable treatment option for cervicogenic dizziness.
• Patients with chronic and previously nonresponsive cervicogenic dizziness might benefit from this therapeutic approach.
• Further research is warranted to confirm these findings in a larger patient cohort.