Yes, one of them specialized in NUCCA. I went for a couple of months but never noticed anything and it was quite expensive. I have never had any gentle traction or massage done on the C-1/C-2 though. Would that typically be done by a chiropractor who specializes in that part of the spine?
Of all the things I've tried in general though, I have to say chiropractic probably helped the most, but again, became cost-prohibitive. Think I had been going for roughly 9 months or so and had plateaued and didn't really notice any change in the last 2-3 months I was doing it so tapered off.
What are your thoughts on neck exercises to strengthen the stabilizing muscles, tendons, etc.? If beneficial, are there any that you would recommend specifically?
I will start with the B vitamins again as you recommend and see what happens. Think up above you had mentioned it took a few months before you noticed a difference so will at least give it 8 to 12 weeks.
Thanks again for all of your help!
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
Were any of the chiros specialists in Upper Cervical chiro like NUCCA or Atlas Orthogonal ? Did they do something different than the 'twist the head and pop the neck' treatments ?
Have you had any gentle traction with gentle manipulation (like a massage) of C-1 and C-2 ?
I have been treated by many chiros with a drastic difference between those who could help me and those who did not.
I have not heard of people struggling to take B vitamins. Some say B-12 leaves them feeling awake. I wonder if something else was happening when you felt buzzed and agitated. I suggest you give it a try again. Maybe you are so deficient that even a starting dose makes a difference. Start with a B-50 complex and add 250 mcgs of B-12. The rest of the regimen should not have any issues. I was started on it cold turkey 30 years ago and it was life changing.
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