Nick,

Based on my 30 plus years of chiro treatments, I think your chiro was remiss by not telling you to ice. My first soft ice pack was given to me by my chiro.

If you don't have a soft ice pack, you can easily make one with a large zip-lock bag and water with rubbing alcohol. Mix two parts water with on part rubbing alcohol. Squeeze out any air and seal and freeze. It will be a moldable ice pack. The rule is 15 minutes on, then at least 30 minutes off.

Then, use it after every adjustment and occasionally throughout the day between adjustments. It will help your C-1 to occipital condyle settle down and heal.

My best to you.