Professional Race Car Driver with headache who had lots of whiplashes and concussions

Late 50s Male

1. Sign and Symptoms: Neck Pain, Back Pain, Headache, waking up from sleep due to the headache.

2. Type of Trauma: Professional Race Car driver, history of multiple whiplash/concussions and a major car crash accident.

3. Adjustments: Lower cervical chiropractic adjustment based on the 3D x-ray (CBCT) scan findings.

4. Outcome: Improvement of the headache with one or two visits only.

A male patient in his late 50s visited Silverdale Chiropractic for chronic headaches, neck pain, and back pain. The patient, a former professional race car driver, had an extensive history of multiple whiplash injuries and concussions, along with a major car accident that required a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the brain.

To investigate the underlying causes of his symptoms, a Cone Beam CT (CBCT) scan was ordered to assess his cervical spine.

The CBCT scan revealed the following findings:

• A structural change at the base of the skull, which could potentially place mechanical stress on the brainstem.

• Evidence of an old compression fracture at the level of C3.

The CBCT scan also revealed significant degenerative changes at the C4/5 and C5/6 levels on the right side, which may potentially affect the right vertebral artery.

The CBCT scan also showed severe degeneration at the C3/4 level on the left side, where the joint is nearly fused. Additionally, there is ballooning of the vertebral artery at the level of C5. These degenerative changes are narrowing the course of the vertebral artery on the left side, potentially contributing to mechanical pressure on the artery.

Despite the significant degenerative and adaptive changes in his neck, the patient experienced remarkable improvement. He reported that his headache disappeared after the very first adjustment, which was performed on his lower cervical spine. This case highlights the importance of addressing the lower cervical spine when dealing with headaches, particularly when the vertebral arteries may be involved.

Disclaimer:

While this case study demonstrates a successful outcome for this particular patient, it is important to note that results may vary for individuals with similar conditions. The effectiveness of the treatment described may not be applicable to every case, and further research is required to establish the relationship between this type of intervention and its overall effectiveness in treating similar conditions.