Trish Burgess

Review of Upper Cervical Chiropractic of...

In August 2019, we moved to Moore County, North Ca...

In August 2019, we moved to Moore County, North Carolina from Southern California. After months of unpacking boxes, getting settled into our new digs, and attending household repairs my pain threshold had reached its peak. At that time, I suffered relentless daily 24 hr migraines for at least 3.5+ months. Shallow, restless sleep. Non-stop nerve twitching/spasms in legs. Severe, sudden muscle cramps in early hours of morning - sometimes injuring tissue. Hindered mobility - walking cane was sometimes needed.

After a physical assessment in Feb. 2020 (approx) I started care under Dr. Baker and Dr. Shreve. My upper cervical spine issues are(were) severe. It's a seven hour roundtrip in the car. But, the quality of care is worth every single mile traveled !!

During the acute phase of healing, there was a stretch (weeks long) which generated dramatic manifestations/symptoms. HOWEVER, Dr. Baker and Dr. Shreve had discussed this potential with me in advance. They had prepared me as much as possible for the possibility of a "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride!!" This was certainly true in my case. Besides the overall physical pain, I experienced varying levels of consciousness with no ability to discern reality from dreams (crazy & scary!!), revisited periods of profound loss and grief, and physical traumas were replayed in the form of sudden, involuntary jerking or twisting of my body.
Dr. Baker and Dr. Shreve graciously received me each week and listened as I recounted what happened the week before. Their assurance that all was well and their kind patience in repeating to me the power of retracing by the brain/nervous system kept me grounded and ready to embrace the next 'turn' in healing.

BTW: NONE of the wacky symptoms above were in any way drug induced. I adhere to a strict diet (no processed foods, mostly fresh organic produce) and only consume daily nutritional supplements to replenish micronutrient deficiencies brought about by the ravages of UNdiagnosed celiac disease for over 58yrs.
I take no other medications or drugs except for an occasional sumatriptan (migraine pain - frequency is drastically reduced) and weekly HRT. I do have an occasional cup of coffee with caffeine. Otherwise, I drink decaf.

We are mid-cycle now. My cervical spine is stabilizing. Sleep is greatly improved. Daily 24 hr migraines are virtually gone. Walking cane is 'no more!' Retracing is next to nothing, now - it pops up here and there. But, I expect it and just 'stay the course!"

The healing potential of the upper cervical care offered by Dr. Baker and Dr. Shreve is unsurpassed. They target the cause and then step back to allow the body to heal itself.

I must mention Laura, Office Administration/Mgr. Laura is outstanding. She genuinely cares for each patient, well organized, efficient, committed, versatile, and integral in supporting doctors and managing the office. I look forward to seeing Laura each week. She greets with a smile even when the office is feverishly busy!

Thank you, Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Spartanburg, for your expertise and care!