I was having pain, tightness and spasms in my neck that radiated up the back of my head...
and across my shoulders causing headaches and tightness in my shoulders / upper back. The spasms in my neck started over one year ago and would occur episodically where, at times, I could not turn my head fully to either side or bring it fully forward or backward. When the spasms were at their worst, they impacted my ability to drive (unable to turn my neck fully) and my ability to work at the computer. The pain and tightness also impacted negatively on my sleep leading me to be "cranky" and more easily stressed. Beginning in the summer of 2008, the spasms occurred more frequently but the tightness was constant.
I first tried a series of massage sessions but each session was an hour of pain. The massage helped loosen my muscles, especially in my upper back and shoulders but the relief was short lived and I knew I needed more than a short term fix. I consulted a chiropractor who practised the "usual" chiropractic treatment of neck manipulation but I was nervous of having my neck "cracked." A person at my workplace told me about "NUCCA" chiropractic. She said it had helped her and gave me the name and number of Nova Spinal Care.
Although I was skeptical, I decided that I owed it to myself to try it. The assessment process was thorough and everything was fully explained. From the beginning I noticed somewhat of a difference but then the pain and spasms would re-occur. At times I was frustrated, but, with time, the periods of pain were further and further apart. I am a runner and I was always able to continue running but I've changed my other workout routine from weights to yoga and floor exercises. While my lifestyle didn't change too much, I am now a less stressed person and not so "cranky." I have finished the first twelve sessions but my neck still becomes tight and sore when I am stressed so I will continue with my sessions.
Dr. Karen has provided most of my adjustments and she has been very informative and helpful. I have and will continue to recommend NUCCA chiropractic to friends and family. Suzanne K.