Chief Complaint
Pain from the right neck to the inner edge of the scapula
Patient
28-year-old female, Office worker
Current History
The pain started several months ago and is accompanied by headaches. She does a lot of computer work at work and stretches every day, but this has had no effect.
Assessment
Based on interview and results of physical and neurological examination, a cervical intervertebral joint lesion was assumed to be the cause of the severe pain in the medial border of the scapula.
Treatment
The patient underwent 20 minutes of TEAT treatment and 30 minutes of Nippon Massage treatment, focusing on the cervical area.
Outcome
After four sessions, the patient's neck pain with headache was gone, and her back stiffness remained, but she was able to control it.