Still hurting nearly a year after NUCCA!

[thenthereR2]

I wrote nearly a year ago regarding pain after NUCCA.  I am a 42 year old female who enjoys being active, but can no longer jog, water ski, play tennis, or jump on the trampoline with my kids because of this chronic "atlas" pain.  Additionally, I can no longer sleep on my stomach (which I probaly should not be doing anyway) because if I do, I cannot even turn my head the next morning.  The pain is excruciating some days to the point of tears.  Prior to NUCCA treatment, which I recieved last year for 9 months, I NEVER had neck or back pain.  In fact, I went to the NUCCA Doc here in my town because of vertigo and dizziness, but not pain.  No I have daily pain!   PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me how to fix this.  I am miserable most days and have to take advil or aleve daily now.  

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

[crazydizzy]

Hi I have been having dizziness 24/7. It feels like I had a few drinks and I just feel so weird. I have been considering to see a NUCCA chiropractor but after hearing your story I am very scared. Could you tell me what the chiropractor did and if he was board certified. Have you gone back to see another NUCCA chiropractor since you wrote last time?

[thenthereR2]

Thank you for your reply.  I am in Houston, Texas.  Have not looked lately for other NUCCA docs, but the only one in town that could be found quit his practice in May.  I would be open to the possiblilty of further treatment, but I cannot/ do not want to be married to NUCCA.  Is that even an option...once you to the chiroprac you can never not go back?  I hate to sound negative, but my frequent neck/ atlas pain is depressing.  Thank you for whatever you can suggest.

Sincerely,

[Adam Tanase, D.C.]

What city are you in? I'll look around and see if we can find another UpC doctor for you to consult with... at the very least, I can put you in contact with another NUCCA provider who can review your case and see if the measurements are correct.