Healing from long term pain after whiplash injury
I have suffered from neck and back pain caused by a whiplash injury for over 20 years. The constant pain and discomfort has impacted me physically (preventing me from participating in activities that I enjoyed but knew would make the pain worse); mentally (constantly thinking about how much I hurt and if I would ever be free of pain) emotionally (lacking focus and being short with my family because I was constantly fatigued.)
I have tried pain medications, massage, physical therapy and even traditional chiropractic care. All of these were a quick fix that gave me temporary relief, but the pain always returned. I was almost resigned to the fact that my pain was something that could never be cured, only managed.
A friend suggested I look into NUCCA chiropractic and referred me to Dr. Chavez. I had tried so many things but was open to just about anything that might help. I met with Dr. Chavez and was very impressed with how much listened to me and how thorough he was with my initial evaluation. He took time to talk with me about NUCCA, how it is different and how it can help me. What he taught me made a lot of sense. For the first time in a long time, I was hopeful there was relief in sight.
NUCCA techniques are very different from the chiropractic care I have been receiving and I was a bit skeptical at first. But after seeing Dr. Chavez for about three months, I car really see some improvements. My adjustments are starting to hold for longer and longer periods of time. I have very little pain. I notice my posture is easier to maintain – I don’t feel like I am constantly fighting my body to have proper posture. I also notice that I go for days without even thinking about my neck. And probably the biggest improvement is that my mental state has improved. I am better able to handle stressful situations that before would have really affected me.
Dr. Chavez is clearly passionate about what he does. Whether educating his patients or healing them, he is genuinely concerned for their heath and wellbeing. I would highly recommend NUCCA and Dr. Chavez!
-Chris Bianco
