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42 yо femаle аccоuntаnt Chief Cоmplaint 4-month history of intermittent right-sided neck pain and intermittent headaches that have gradually increased in frequency. She cannot identify a specific injury but recalls an association with a period of increased lifting and carrying when moving. Subjective History Symptoms: R sided neck pain that sometimes radiates to the medial shoulder blade region and sometimes to the head. Pain begins in the neck and may spread into the right temporal region. Reports a "deep ache" in the shoulder blade and base of the head that creates a headache when exacerbated. Symptoms worsen with: Prolonged computer work Repetitive or long term looking over the right shoulder while driving Lifting or carrying 20 lbs for longer than 10 minutes Symptoms decrease with: Heat Pain Ratings Current: 2/10 Best: 0/10 Worst: 7/10 Additional Information: Symptoms alleviated with 600mg ibuprofen Denies dizziness, diplopia, dysarthria Sleep occasionally disturbed when symptoms are more severe. Medical History Infrequent episodes of neck pain over the past several years. No history of concussion. No cervical surgery. No known migraine diagnosis. Patient Goals Reduce neck pain and headaches. Complete a workday without symptom escalation. Return to Pilates and group exercises classes comfortably. Neck Disability Index (NDI) 18/50 (36%) Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) Activity Score: Working at computer >4 hours 4/10 Checking blind spot while driving 3/10 Reading for 30 minutes 5/10 Objective Examination Observation: Mild forward head posture Slight upper cervical extension posture noted at rest. Cervical AROM: Flexion 45° Extension 55° with R sided neck pain Right Sidebend 30° R end ROM pain Left Sidebend 38° R side “stretch” Neurological Examination Myotomes C5-T1: Strong Dermatomes C4-T1: Intact Reflexes Biceps: 2+ Brachioradialis: 2+ Triceps: 2+ Strength Deep Neck Flexor Endurance Test: 18 seconds Upper Extremity Strength: Grossly 5/5 bilaterally Tenderness to palpation: Right cervical paraspinals Right upper trapezius *Palpation reproduces local neck pain and partially reproduces headache symptoms. Special Tests Spurling Test -- Negative Cervical Distraction-- Mild symptom relief Upper Limb Tension Test A -- Negative
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