Testimonials - Arthritis & Ankle Pain

I am so glad that I found Dr. Andrea Armstrong. I have suffered with pain for years. I have had neck and shoulder pain for over forty years and her adjustments have made it almost pain free. Five years ago I broke my ankle. My orthopedic doctor told me that the swelling would never go away. My back has been extremely painful for the last two years due to my altered gate from the ankle fracture.

I went through two rounds of physical therapy and was told I have arthritis in my L4 and L5. I still experienced extreme pain even on pain meds and was told I needed steroid injections. I could not sweep, stand or sit for long peroids without severe pain. My stomach is very sensitive and I can not take anti-inflammatory drugs.

Finally I went online to check for a chiropractor with my insurance.

There was Dr. Armstrong. After just a few weeks my neck and shoulder pain is greatly reduced, my back rarely hurts and the swelling in my ankle is gone. I never thought it would this easy to become pain free.

Thank you Dr. Armstrong, I am so glad you became a chiropractor.

Cheryl  R. - Fox Cities

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Tuesday
Feb082011

The Upper Cervical Spine

The Atlas, (C1) and the Axis, (C2) make up The Upper Cervical Spine and sit at the top of your neck.  Much of your nervous system runs through this vital area. Your upper cervical spine is also the most movable area of your spine. Due to this, subluxations in this crucial area are very common.

Since your upper cervical spine is extremely close to the brain, subluxations here may result in an alteration to a large variety of body functions. Much of the body's nervous system messages flow past the upper cervical spine.

Your brain, head, and face are some of the areas of nerve supply that can be affected by subluxations in the upper cervical spine.   Nervous system interference in C1 and C2 could result in headaches, facial palsy, sinus trouble, allergies, fatigue, cross-eyes, or dizziness. 

Additionally, if one of your two Vagus nerves, are affected by a subluxation in the upper cervical spine the parasympathetic nervous system function may be altered. These nerves are responsible for visceral motor function (control) of many of your chest organs in addition to such functions as swallowing & your vocal cords. 

Other areas that could experience functional changes are controlled by the vagus nerve include your heart, lungs, esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, and small intestines.  In all seriousness a subluxation affecting the vagus nerve can have a very wide and profound impact on the function and health of a large portion of your body. 

Please contact Dr. Armstrong today if you have questions concerning your spinal health.



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