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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
What specifically is the physio doing for your neck ? Range of motion exercises, spinal manipulations, muscle massage/work, traction, pressure point work, ?
We routinely suggest looking into an assessment by an Upper Cervical Chiro. Check out URL for a specialist near you.
Some general chiros claim to have upper cervical skills but I would be very cautious. The twist the head and pop the neck can be far to aggressive.
It also helps to learn posture disciplines. An injured neck will not heal without the patient taking steps to maintain proper posture, especially during rest and sleep. Icing the injured area is also good to help reduce inflammation.
Hope you can find a good upper cervical chiro.
My best to you.
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After doing more research on upper cervical adjustments, I'm somewhat scared. Seems to be a sensitive area. Actually just read an article of a local woman being paralyzed but such treatment! I'm sure this is a 1 out of a 100 million scenario, but scary nonetheless.
I guess I'll have to see what my GP thinks about chiro.
As of now, physio is doing some mid neck message and gentle muscle manipulation to reduce pain/discomfort. We've been getting a little more aggressive with treatment and she's been moving my head and using my spine as an axis in a way that seems to be helping (not sure if this is manipulation). To be quite honest, this is all still very new to me. My therapist just started doing this new treatment for me a couple of sessions ago and seems to be working the best. Hoping more time will tell.
As of now, I picked up a nondrowsy version of Gravol with the primary ingredient being Ginger Root. I took it once yesterday and seemed to help somewhat. Will give it more time and update here, as it would be nice to take something consistently without getting drowsy 45 min after.