I've seen a few people mention UCC, so I did a bit of research on it and it seems like it may in fact be able to help me.

I actually didn't get my concussion from hitting my head, I got it from whiplash in a car accident (a stupid kid, who was crossing the highway I was driving on, and speeding, blew through the stop sign without looking and I hit him, going from 55mph to almost 0mph pretty much instantly).

This is part of the reason why I think UCC might be right for me, because it to me would make sense if the cause of some/all of my symptoms is from an injured neck due to the whiplash.

I just figured I'd ask and see how many people have tried UCC and how or if it worked for you.

Thanks!

My daughter has been seeing a NUCCA doctor. I think it has helped. She has had a decrease in headaches, more engery (not not totally back to normal but better) and was able to start exercising again. Before seeing the NUCCA doctor - increased heart rate would worsen symptoms.

I've also been seeing the same doctor and I have noticed a difference in how I feel when my body is properly aligned. It's worth a shot and if it doesn't help - you can always stop going.

I have RSI/TOS and some long time minor misalignments 40+ yrs worth- car accident , horse fall concussion @ 15, roughhousing, sports...

My chiro does upper cervical as needed, at first appts were quite often due to RSI & muscle spasms and such - but now I just go for monthly maintenance appts for my chronic issues.

Thanks for your reply nancy.

I could definately use more energy...I've been extremely fatigued almost all the time lately, and an increased heartrate does seem to make my symptoms worse as well. It's good to know your daughter has benefited from UCC. I suppose you're right, it wouldn't hurt to try.

Best wishes to you and your daughter, I hope her symptoms continue to improve

Thanks for the info. Would you say that the UCC has helped much? I'm assuming it has if you are going less often than you were initially. Basically I'm just wondering if you'd reccommend it.

I dont know have heard several stories about upper cervical adjustments that are done so quickly they tear the vertebral artery.

There is an big difference between what an Upper Cervical Chiropractor does and what a generic chiropractor does who does twist and pop neck adjustments.

The twist and pop upper neck adjustment can easily be too traumatic for the atlas/cranium joint. UCC's use a much more gentle technique similar to an Activator, which is a tool that exerts a controlled about of force for a very short time.

Personally, I am very hesitant to let any chiropractor do a twist and pop neck adjustment on me. I am also hesitant to see a chiropractor who wants to do maintenance adjustments on a specific time interval.

The best chiropractors I have seen have taught me how to recognize when I need a tweak. We had a chiro who offered a flat fee for the entire family (five of us). It was not uncommon for one or two of us to not need any adjusting. We usually knew that he would likely not find any problems.

An Upper Cervical Chiropractor is a specialty within a specialty.

It is great if your chiropractor takes the time to help you learn to understand your body. Then you can be an active participant in your own health.

This was important in my family because we paid out of pocket (my pocket) for all chiro work.

Yes I would recommend it, but seek out a very good chiro.
Some have lots of high tech equipment to use for adjusting the c1 & c2.

Mine does it by observation, feel and leg alignment/length testing.


Shelley, the upper cervical adjustment technique that my chiro does is amazingly very gentle. It only takes a very slight tweak at the correct angle to make a change.

here are some videos showing it being done-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seS77UPLFt4

Jo Mar,

Does your chiro use the Activator tool to adjust your neck? Leg check is a part of the Activator technique. The Activator tool fits in the hand and delivers a gentle bump.

Some UC Chiros use a larger machine that gently administers the tweak.

He does have an activator tool , I've seen it on the cart, but hasn't used it for me.
Maybe he uses for people with specific needs or those concerned about hands on adjusting.