Vertebral Artery Irritation Secondary to a C1 Roll (Laterality)
C1 Roll can compress (irritate) the vertebral artery, decreasing the oxygenation to the brain. This can result in symptoms similar to Senile Dementia.
Other reported symptoms: Severe (throbbing) headaches, vertigo, sudden loss of consciousness, extremity weakness, nausea, tinnitus, postural unsteadiness (Savitz SI et al 2006).
Reference
Savitz, SI, Ronthal M, Caplan LR 2006. Vertebral Artery Compression of the Medulla. Arch Neurology, 63:234-241.
Professor/Dr. Brian A Rothbart
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