Feeling much better after NUUCA adjustment.
 

I just wanted to let everyone know that I got my NUCCA adjustment today. It went pretty well...I definitely feel some improvements.

First of all, my taste buds are ON POINT. We stopped at McDonald's on the way home and I swear those burgers were the best burgers I have ever tasted. Second of all, my vision is absolutely CRYSTAL CLEAR. I can read a license plate from a mile away...just like I was able to before the injury. My mind...A LOT clearer than it was before. I feel like the fog has decreased substantially. I feel like going out and doing something...I don't know what, my body and mind is just telling me to GO. My anxiety, so far, feels like it's improved. I'm almost afraid to try anything that I wasn't able to do before...like watch TV. I'm not nearly as sensitive to light as I was before...I actually was able to stand outside with the sun as low as it was right now without being bothered. I'm still a bit sensitive to sound, as the dogs barking when I walked in the door kinda disturbed me...but not as much as it did before. My tinnitus in my right ear was lower after the adjustment but went right back to being loud when I got home...it's not bothering me as much as it did before though.

It's really too soon to tell if these are going to be lasting effects...but I will let you guys know as the days go by how I feel. Just wanted to report that it was a SUCCESS for me and I'm glad I got the adjustment. Hopefully I can start knocking some of those symptoms off the list in my signature.

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.

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.

That's great your appointment went so well. Look forward to reading your posts in the coming weeks to see how things progress. I've been thinking about making an appt myself, but I'll admit that I'm a bit scared. Have never been to a chiropractor, and the thought of someone applying pressure to my neck freaks me out a little. What actually does an upper cervical chiro do during an adjustment?

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.

Lagr,

A NUCCA chiro just makes light pressure movements against your upper neck. There is not twist your head and pop aggressiveness. The twist your head and pop chiro treatments are not necessarily proper for a concussion and C-1 injury. The much more gentle treatment accomplish the fine changes needed better.

Okay, first of all...you have NOTHING to be worried about. I was scared when I walked in there. The procedure is so comfortable and very little pressure is applied to your neck. You will stand up wondering if they even did anything to you. It's not like traditional chiropractor work, where they bend, twist and pop your body. They work on one section of your neck...applying very light pressure to the area behind your ear. If I didn't see the change in measurements and xrays I would have questioned whether they did anything at all.

The procedure lasted no more than 10 minutes.

Try it...you won't regret it. The worst that could happen is you don't see any improvement at all.

Thanks for the tip...where exactly should I apply the ice pack?

You can also find & watch various chiropractic videos on You tube etc.

The Nucca/upper cervical adjustment is the least scary of all.
just a very very very slight quick simple movement , you hardly know anything happened.

Mine didn't suggest ice, but he did do ultrasound before any adjustments for me.
I went to chiro for TOS/spasms and chronic myofascial tensions.
I had already read about taking it easy afterward before making the appt.
But heat for my neck area always feels better than cold.
Cold would tend to chill my muscles ans make for more tension.

I second what Jo*mar said. You can do a search on YouTube for NUCCA and find many videos that show you the procedure and explain what is being done.

I keep waiting for a crash...and its just not happening. I had a 20 minute phone conversation with someone a minute ago....that's the longest conversation I've been able to handle in ages. I'm really hoping this carries over until tomorrow.

You wrap the soft ice bag around the back of your head from behind one ear to behind the other.

I have been seen by many chiros besides the NUCCA chiro and almost every one has recommended ice at one point in time, especially for chronic or long term injuries.

Some have used heat or moist heat before a treatment, too. The pre-treatment modalities are to reduce muscle spasms or tension to allow easier adjustments or manipulations.

The ice is to reduce any treatment caused inflammation and to improve healing.

Even our miracle worker PT recommends ice after a treatment.

Wow, this is the first time I've waken up refreshed and ready to go instead of lost and disoriented. I forgot what a normal morning feels like. I can slowly feel myself drifting back in to PCS mode...but I think it might have something to do with the way I slept last night and my neck/back going back out of alignment. That's okay...I've got another appointment on Friday. My mind is still pretty fresh...I tested my memory earlier, too, by naming off all my previous neighbors at my old apartment...and it was pretty good as well.

I really can't believe how much one adjustment to my neck could effect my life so much...you guys should really look into NUUCA. It's a life saver.

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Could you please explain to newbie what NUUCA adjustment is ? LoL
Its done by PT or ?

This is fantastic news, Nick! I'm very happy for you. I hope you continue to heal.

this site has lots of info about it.
[http://www.upcspine.com/anatomy2.htm
www.upcspine.com/tech.htm

That's great that it has made such a difference. Hopefully these adjustments will be giving you more good days.

I hadn't thought about checking youtube. Great idea!

I went to a NUCCA website and found one in my general area. There really aren't very many of them. It's a bit out of the way, but your success with it has me really leaning towards making an appt. I guess I'm still a little concerned about it making my situation worse. I'm such a wimp! Lol!

Thanks, just 1 last question i cant find, can it be seen in CT ?

Thanks, me too. I can't wait until my body fully sustains the adjustment. I want to go back to a somewhat normal life so badly.

There was only two in Las Vegas. I chose the one with the most experience. She's pretty good...(and cute). I didn't mind her touching my neck at all. I was also scared it was going to make me worse. I've been out of alignment for so long I thought my body wouldn't be able to adjust to being "normal". At first I was like...blank and speechless. I couldn't even respond to what she was telling me. I thought it made me worse lol. Once I left the office, I suddenly became extremely talkative. It's like my personality that I had before the injury came flowing back into me. When I got home, I couldn't shut up. I was talking to everyone here...laughing, cracking jokes. It was awesome.

Today I don't feel AS good as I did yesterday but I'm still pretty clear. Better than I was before the adjustment FOR SURE. That's understandable...I've been out of alignment for so long it's going to take a few adjustments to sustain. I can't waaaaait until my body stays corrected. I love the way I feel.

Don't worry about it...I felt the same way, trust me. I even told the lady that did my adjustment that I was nervous. She ensured me that I had nothing to worry about and I didn't.

I'm not sure what you mean...but they will have a x-ray machine there at the office and they will take pictures of your head and neck from all angles. You will see how badly your neck and head is out of alignment and the doctor will adjust you according to the pictures. They also have other devices to measure your hips and weigh each side of your body. My hips were out of alignment...one of my legs was shorter than the other and my body was leaning to the right. It was near perfectly aligned after the adjustment.

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My english failed again. lol

I had Computer tomography for neck, C1-C7 part, i have massive shoulder pain, and pain in neck, ill have my 1st PT appointment tommorow.

The results were excellent in necks tomography, so they would notice it right ? Gosh i suck in these things :D

Yes, ice is very important. The sooner after any treatment the better. My Chiro was doing Active Release Therapy on my neck, base of skull and upper back. Huge relief for my headaches and got rid of the tingling in my arms & hands. No adjustments as I have some spinal compression at c5-6 that can't be messed with. But, I am interested in what you are all saying here and will follow up with the suggested surfing on NUUCA.

Thanks much! :)

Soccergal

This is an awesome example of how God truly answers prayers. I prayed hard the other night for him to bless you with a miracle. Praise the Lord!

My C2 adjustment from last Friday may have actually done some good as my headache frequency has greatly decreased this week. Mostly just pressure and a cool tingling feeling in the head instead of pure throbbing painful(as usual) headaches. A few painful ones but only after working too hard at the computer. Work stress. :( But I also upped my Amitriptyline dosage a few days before so its hard to tell whether its that or the adjustment. If future adjustments ever go south with this doctor I'll definitely visit one of those NUCCA certified chiropractors. Although the closest NUCCA chiropractor is two hours away from me according to that site, it sounds like it would be worth the trip!

This NUCCA thing is truly amazing.

I love the way I feel when I walk out of there. I was getting overloaded by a simple conversation in the car on the way up there. I couldn't shut up in the car on the way back. It was an old friend that took me to my appointment and we talked about some things that happened over 6-7 years ago. I remembered details about the incidents we spoke of. It felt like I was accessing and reviving a damaged part of my brain. It was great!!!

I can't wait until my adjustment sustains completely.

I'm so glad to hear this, Nick, and I hope you keep improving!

Glad it went well! I would, however, advise against the McDonalds. That stuff is absolute trash for your body--and mind. Diet affects mind. Glad you enjoyed it though!