Condition Updates Flashcards
upper cervical subluxation can effect what
upper cervical ganglion (largest near C2)
vertebral artery
describe cervicogenic headaches
cervical subluxation at C0-1 or C2-3
headache due to convergence principle
S/S - hypo mobility and trigger points
describe cervicogenic dorsalgia
neck problem causes pain between shoulder blades
due to nociceptive referral from disc and dura
what can cause blurring of vision
horners syndrome
what are the different causes of vertigo
neuro, vascular, physical
describe brain hibernation
(aka ischemic periumbra)
decrease blood flow and decrease function
circulation needs to be restored to function normal
S/S - giddy, nervous, headache, tantrum
adjustments can help by increasing CSF flow
describe disc derangement
30-50 yr old MC
reoccurrence
long recovery
surgery rarely helps
contraindication - cauda equina syndrome
how do you treat a disc
adjustment for 2 weeks
side posture, flexion distraction, extension mobilization
corset, traction, ice, massage, electrical therapy
exercise - flexion decreases pain 37% and extension decreases pain 33%
what condition is thought to be caused by brain growth disturbances via amoxilcillin
autism
what condition is caused by neurotangles consisting of microtubule protein tau
alzheimers
seizures are caused by __
decrease in GABA
what condition has autoantibodies that attack ACH receptors
myasthenia gravis
what condition uses retrograde channels to get to the neurosoma and hide in dormant
herpes virus
how do local anesthetics work
by blocking action potentials by binding to sodium channels
__ and __ are electrolytes in the body and edema and dehydration can affect NT transmission
potassium
sodium
