It is characterized by motor tics and uncontrolled vocalizations that wax and wane in severity. Although there have been anecdotal reports of total remission of symptoms in these patients while under chiropractic care, there are no known documented controlled studies existing in the current literature. In 1941 Wyburn-Mason wrote of brachial neuritis, occurring in small epidemic form, with unknown etiology Later documentati on showed a consensus in the onset of symptoms. The pain generally begins in the region of the shoulder blade, radiating along the side of the neck, frequently thr oughout the upper extremity. Spillane noted the pain was commonly worse at night and frequently prevented sleep.
Recovery rates vary, however, with recovery occurring within one to three years.
This work is a case study of one patient who had a complete and dramatic remission of cervicobrachial symptoms following several upper cervical adjustments. Because this condition has been known to spontaneously improve, additional controlled studies are needed to accurately assess the true efficacy of this type of care and to determine the most appropriate situation for its utilization.