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The importance of history and physical examination of the cervical spine in increasing successful treatment outcomes in pain management cannot be overstated. A cervical spine history should be systematic and comprehensive, which may reveal “red flags.” Physical examination involves inspection, palpation, range of motion, neurologic examination, special tests, and examination of related areas. A comprehensive cervical H&P that indentifies anatomic and physiologic pain generation is a valuable diagnostic tool that can lead to better treatment outcomes.
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Jassal, N.S. (2017). Cervical Spine History and Physical. In: Pope, J., Deer, T. (eds) Treatment of Chronic Pain Conditions. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6976-0_7
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