[SpaceCadet]

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.

[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.

[SpaceCadet]

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.

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.

[Lagr]

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?

[Mark in Idaho]

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.

[Mark in Idaho]

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.

[SpaceCadet]

Originally Posted by Lagr

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?

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.

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

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.

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

[Jomar]

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.

[SpaceCadet]

Originally Posted by Jo*mar

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

The Nucca/upper cervical adjustement is the least scary of all.
just a very very very slight quick simple movemnt , 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 allways 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.

[Mark in Idaho]

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.