Migraines and Hope: A Case Study in Graham, WA
The Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research (March 12, 2012) reported on the powerful effects of correcting misalignments in the upper neck.
The case involved a 75-year-old woman who had suffered a concussion after a fall. For the next ten years, she endured relentless symptoms of post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Despite seeing multiple medical doctors, cardiologists, and neurologists, no one was able to provide lasting help.
Finally, a neurologist familiar with upper cervical chiropractic identified the root cause: a misalignment in the top two vertebrae of her spine.
Her Symptoms Included
- Activity-induced seizures
- Posture-induced seizures
- Severe migraine headaches
- Unsteady, uncoordinated walking
- Low energy levels
- “Lazy” left eye
These episodes were often triggered by exhaustion or bending forward, and they left her unable to speak and struggling with migraines. Imaging confirmed her upper cervical spine was misaligned — interfering with her brainstem function.
Results of Upper Cervical Care
After her very first adjustment, she noticed dramatic improvements:
- Able to walk steadily
- Increased neck range of motion
- More energy
- Better balance
- Clearer, brighter vision with sharper color perception
- Resolution of her “lazy” eye
- No more seizures
- No more migraines
All of her suffering could have been avoided if her misalignment had been corrected earlier. Her case highlights what so many patients discover too late — that unresolved head or neck injuries often play a hidden role in long-term neurological symptoms.
Why This Matters
At Advanced Spinal Care in Graham, Dr. Craig Lapenski uses the NUCCA method of upper cervical chiropractic to gently and precisely realign the top of the spine. This restores proper communication between the brain and body, often bringing relief to patients who have struggled for years without answers.
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Dr. Craig Lapenski at Advanced Spinal Care, in Graham, Washington is one of 27 Board Certified NUCCA Doctors worldwide. His clinic serves the highest quality upper cervical care in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Lapenski also serves a number of patients who are out of state including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New York, and more! He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, vertigo, neck pain, back pain, and more. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nuccawashington.com/