Chiropractic management of a patient with persistent headache.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic care of a patient with persistent headache treated using chiropractic manipulative therapy and adjunct treatments. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 54-year-old multiparous woman had chronic debilitating headaches for 11 months. Previous care from a variety of specialties had brought no appreciable relief. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: The patient was managed with chiropractic manipulative therapy, injections, and electromagnetic therapy. Five treatments over 6 weeks brought resolution of the headaches.
CONCLUSION: This patient with persistent headache responded favorably to a course of chiropractic and adjunctive care.