Wry Neck Flashcards
What is characterized as Wry Neck?
Involuntary contractions of neck muscles
True or False: Causes include poor posture, repetitive neck movements, unusual neck positions, stress, sports activities or accidents?
True
Based on these symptoms, stiff neck, sudden onset, aversion to cold and wind, and headaches, what would be the TCM Diagnosis?
Exterior Invasion of Wind Cold
What is the treatment principle of Exterior Wind Cold?
Release exterior, expel wind, and expel cold
What is the TCM diagnosis in the case of long term wry neck or with congenital/chronic disorders?
Spleen Qi and Blood Xu
What is the TCM diagnosis in the case of meningitis?
Exterior Invasion of Wind Heat
What is the TCM diagnosis in the case of surgery?
Qi and Blood Stasis in Channels