Back Pain

For more than thirty years I have suffered from a dull nagging pain in my upper back which would sometimes flair up and tighten my muscles to the point that I was unable to turn. This condition led to pains in my lower back and then in my hip which prevented me from walking more than 100 feet at a time. My family doctor treated me with pain killers. I sought relief from chiropractors, massage therapists, and sports medicine specialists. It was all very costly and none of the treatments really worked.

One of my colleagues told me about a new procedure being practiced. The procedure focused on the upper spine and did not involve painful snaps of the backbone. It was suppose to work well on the spine and help to improve other medical conditions. Being a trained scientist (psychologist) and a doubting Thomas (biblical), I was quite skeptical but willing to try almost anything.

I drove the 350 miles and met with the doctor for a 9:30 a.m. appointment. He interview me for my medical and physical history, took x-rays, and evaluated me. Then he began treatments very gently pushing his fingers into my neck area. I would rest and then he would redo the x-rays to check on progress. With a 2 hour break for lunch, the treatments then continued throughout the afternoon and concluded by 7:00 p.m. The results in the following weeks have been nothing short of miraculous. This pains are slowly leaving, I am able to walk several miles, and I sleep very well.

-Thomas, 61

Low Back Pain

At age 18, I began going to a chiropractor due to constant lover back pain after working as a waitress. Throughout the next 28 years, I had 2 children, threw out my lower back twice and my neck once while getting spinal adjustments at least once a month. I would get only temporary relief at best. And I would have to constantly be massaging my tight and sore muscles.

Five months ago, I experienced an upper cervical technique called "NUCCA". My first thought was that this technique was too mild. It didn't hurt and then I realized that neither did I ... for six weeks. I received another adjustment and then four months later another. I now realize something - when I am not in constant pain, I am not constantly seeking out relief like I had for so many years.

-Beverly, 46

Back Pain, Headaches, Fatigue

In my 25-year search of long-term relief from chronic lower back pain, headaches that would last for days, and fatigue, I have subjected myself to a number of styles of chiropractic, medicine, acupuncture and pain medications. Quite by accident, I found upper cervical care and was skeptical of a method that focused almost strictly on the neck and yet promised a holistic approach to well being and health.

On my first visit, I was suffering from pain between my shoulder blades, lower back, and sciatica. In addition, I had been unable to rotate my neck fully for almost a year. Furthermore, I was a chronic user of sinus medications, ibuprofen (6 tablets, twice daily), acid reflux medication, and anti-depressants. The doctor explained how by putting my upper cervical in alignment my body chemistry would align and many of my non-back issues would subside.

I have been receiving the Upper Cervical procedure for 2 months and I cannot imagine ever having to seek another form of treatment and have encouraged all of my friends and family to convert or begin seeing an Upper Cervical Chiropractor. Not only are my initial back symptoms almost nonexistent many other medical issues have corrected themselves. I cannot remember the last time my neck stuck in a position, had to rotate my entire body to look over my shoulder, or felt the tingling numb sensation down the outside of my arm radiating into my hand. The burning pain between my shoulder blades is gone and I have not taken ibuprofen or sinus medication since I began treatment. My lower back is continuing to be treated, but am not crippled at the end of the day.

The most dramatic difference for me is the fact that I finally feel like a normal person. I am able to work eight hours a day, 40 hours a week without debilitating back pain, headache, or fatigue. I do not fall in bed exhausted at 6:00 p.m., but am able to have a life aside from my job. I no longer take acid reflux medication, although I have had the disease my entire life due to a deformed lower esophageal sphincter - the "flap" that controls acid from entering the esophagus and I no longer take anti-depressants.

-Jamie, 49

Neck Pain, shoulders and back

I have had trouble most of my life with my neck and shoulders. I could not turn my neck fully to the left. I could do it part way with pain but, after a point it would go no farther. Also, there was a hard lump in the middle of my shoulders. I had gone to chiropractors and sometimes felt some relief but never in my neck. Usually worse because it would hurt.

I have to admit although I had heard NUCCA practice was different, I still thought "this can't do anything it is too painless and no jerking around." Oh, I was wrong.

After a few weeks with Dr. Friedman using Upper Cervical Techniques I had such relief.. I could turn my neck all the way as far as I went to the right.. I was excited.. in the next couple weeks that I went, my shoulders dropped-totally unexpected by me.. I did not even realize that I had been forced to hold my shoulders up all this time. When I got home, my son said, "Mom, your neck looks longer", It was that my shoulders had dropped. It took me a while to get used to the feeling very relaxing. That has been over a year ago, and as time went on the lump got less and less and the tightening and stressed feeling has gone.

Truly Unbelievable.

-Teresa, 57
retired; GA/SC

Back Pain

I originally came to see a NUCCA doctor because I was in a car accident and had hurt my back. After 2 adjustments I realized that the chronic pain that I had been experiencing in my feet was almost gone. Since I walk all day this means a lot to me.

-Jodi,

High Blood Pressure, Headaches and Back Pain

I was in pain and my blood pressure was very high. Since I started NUCCA treatment, no headaches and back pain is nonexistent. My blood pressure is also normal and continues to be normal for several months.

-Lillie,

Back Pain

I have suffered from fairly severe spondylolysthesis for several years. I�ve tried anti-inflamatory medicines, including an epidural injection in my lower back. All this did was temporarily mask the pain, only to come back worse than before.

When I came to the NUCCA doctor I couldn�t even sit comfortably. The lower back pain shot down through my hip and leg. After seeing him for just a few adjustments, I started to slowly but surely feel some relief. After about a month, I couldn�t believe how much better I felt.

I'm able to do all the things that were too uncomfortable or painful before. Thanks for helping me take control of my health and for making me pain free.

-LeeAnn,

Back Pain

I have seen many doctors over the years for my back condition. many of which I entrusted to prescribe treatments and medications. After years of X-rays, MRI's, medications, physical therapy ... quite frankly I began to feel that pain and numbness and a degradation of my quality of life were imminent.

Having had a bad experience with a Chiropractor several years ago, I was not willing to consider this path as a viable alternative any longer. On the relentless advise of a colleague, who referred me to NUCCA, I scheduled my appointment and can not begin to tell you how dramatically it has impacted me.

I was shocked at how radically different NUCCA was and that during this painless experience; I was able to see the physical change in my spine. I was amazed to find that without medication, heat packs, or ice, I could function normally without pain.

Sometimes we need to be convinced by others to consider all of the alternatives.

-Jim,