Open AccessThoracic pain arising from cervical disorders - A case history
Author(s) -
J. Musiker
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
south african journal of physiotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.166
H-Index - 3
eISSN - 2410-8219
pISSN - 0379-6175
DOI - 10.4102/sajp.v51i1.648
Subject(s) - medicine , cervical spine , physical therapy , thoracic spine , surgery
A case study is presented where a cervical disorder is responsible for thoracic symptoms. Maitland's differentiation tests become essential in clarifying which area of the spine is the source of the symptoms. The results of the treatment suggest that intermittent cervical traction may be helpful in cases of this nature.