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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
I don't know but wonder if you have gone crazy and lost your mind. A McDonald's hamburger was the best you ever tasted???? LOL
No, really. Good for you. Getting relief from upper neck complications can be amazing. No matter how good you feel, take it slow. Introduce new activities and stimulations slowly and one at a time. That way, you can identify those that cause symptoms.
Keep in mind that your neck has been in poor shape for quite some time. You can expect some ups and downs as it tends to return to the improper position. It will take weeks of adjustments and attention to good posture to allow the ligaments to strengthen to support proper vertebral alignment. Your sleeping posture will be most important. Try to avoid sleeping with your head unsupported.
Did the NUCCA chiro suggest some icing? It would be a good idea. Mine actually had me ice for 20 minutes in his office then do a quick recheck. Then I was to ice again at home.
Hope you can maintain the good results. Be diligent and you can.
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LOL, I might have been over-exaggerating about the burger thing. It definitely tasted better than it normally would. I'm more of a Carl's Jr guy, or even better...In-N-Out. I could taste every ingredient when I bit into the burger, though. It was amazing!!!
I've already mentally prepared myself for the possible roller-coaster I'm going to experience with this adjustment. I'm prepared for whatever lies ahead. I've been out of alignment for so long that it's going to take my body awhile to get used to being normal.....and it will probably take quite a few adjustments before I sustain completely.
She didn't mention anything about icing. She just told me to take it easy...not to do anything too physical. That's what I've been doing anyways so it shouldn't be a problem. I've been given a pamphlet with information on how to keep myself from going back out of alignment.
I can already tell I'm still not good with stress....My mother came home and she's been a whirlwind since she walked in the door. I've found that sitting in my car for 10-15 minutes helps me feel better. I think that's what I'm about to do until she goes to school.
After a good rest tonight...I'm going to slowly try some new things tomorrow.
As for everyone else... I encourage you to try NUCCA for yourself, if you haven't already. You've got nothing to lose:
http://www.nucca.com to find a specialist in your area.