The Precision Spinal Care facility in Fort Collins came to my attention through a friend. After accompanying the friend to her appointment with Dr. Wehr and learning more about the NUCCA procedure I started thinking about the leg pains I have had for a year and the occasional shoulder and back of the neck muscle fatigue I experienced. I had tried various things for the leg cramps according to what “they say” may cause them. I increased calcium, changed type and brand in case my body was not utilizing what I was using. I increased my water consumption to make sure I was not dehydrating. I have been exercising three days per week for one hour for more than a year so felt my muscles should be toned. I also had a pain deep in my hip. My thoughts about that were that it was probably related to a fall I took while skiing when I was 30 years old and now that my bones are ageing it was giving me some problems. I as waking up several times during the night with leg cramps and my hip aching.
I thought about the discussion with Dr. Wehr of the NUCCA procedure for several weeks and the more I thought about it the more it sounded like a good idea to have an exam and x-ray of my upper cervical to see if that might be a part of my problem. That was a wise decision. After one treatment my leg pain was gone and as a bonus so was my hip pain. I slept through the night without waking in need of a more comfortable position. My shoulder and neck discomfort was gone. When I turned my head from side to side it seems to move more freely. I had also experienced difficulty looking up. The back of my neck just seemed too stiff to look directly overhead. After just two weeks, that has also improved. My neck is just more comfortable.
The procedure is so gentle it just seems improbable that it can change so much from head to toe. I am so grateful to be healing naturally. I am a 69 year old female and was not ready to be slowed down by pain and lack of stamina.
Mary Lou - Boulder
Hi All!
I have started this letter several times and sounded like a late night TV commercial “ Let me tell you about the Latest, Greatest thingy to hit backs!” really though there is no getting around it so here it is. NUCCA adjustments have made a world of difference for me. I had a bout with rheumatic fever in 1997, and have suffered from lower back pain and frequent leg pain as a result. I grew up riding horses; I have trained horses and taught riders for a number of years. I wish I had a dime for every spill or smash that invariably happen when you combine people and horses. I have been downhill skiing since I was 8; trees were a challenge for me in the beginning. These are just a minutes worth of contemplating, think about water skiing, repelling, spills on bikes or motorcycles, gymnastics, powderpuff football, etc. So as you can see when we think back on the damage we cause ourselves no wonder we hurt. I had been to a traditional chiropractor and he told me the problem was in my hips. When this other Doctor adjusted me it was painful and brought very little relief. Not to mention the supplements they want to sell me, the little electric shock thing… no thank you.
I started seeing Dr. Huff in April of 2002 and I noticed improvement after the first visit, once I got over the feeling of being beat up. I could not understand how, seemingly, so little pressure could make so much difference. I wish I could tell you that I am pain free but my injuries are old and I have a hard time with some of Dr. Huff’s suggestions regarding posture and sleeping flat on my stomach. (OK so I am weak and like my comfort zones) I don’t have to go as often and Dr Huff has taught me to know when I need to come in for an adjustment, and that it is ok to come in just to get a check.
Just a short list of areas of improvement: hip pain, leg pain, lower back pain. The burning pain between my shoulders- gone, elbow pain from rheumatic fever damage gone, headaches greatly reduced. The help with acid reflux was faster than Tums!
I recently went through a trying time with a family member who was dying of cancer. I spent 5 long days and nights sitting in bad chairs, sleeping an floors and hide-a-beds and I managed to come out of it with-out the pain I would have expected.
As much as the treatment itself, the caring attitude and genuine concern for my well-being has made an impact on me. Dr Wher has filled in while Dr Huff was taking classes and I would also like to mention how comfortable and confident I felt in his care.
One last thing I would like to mention, I am proud to know a young professional man who is also a strong Christian and happy to tell you so. Dr Huff was a blessing to me in the weeks I dealt with my brother death, even coming in on his day off to help with legs pains I had started having after a couple of stressed filled weeks. Thank you.
April S.
Evans, CO
Tuesday, October 01, 2002
I started seeing the NUCCA Dr because my hip joints were painful. The first adjustment, my hip moved and I did nothing to move it. Since, I’ve been seeing NUCCA Dr. I’ve had no pain.
I was also getting headaches and now I haven’t had a headache since.
I have been very excited to get treatment since I’ve noticed little things. My allergies that were bothering me haven’t bothered me since I started my adjustment. I can walk better, roller blade without pain. It is great. I am happy that I’ve discovered this treatment.
I also like the fact that there is no popping or pain involved.
Martha R
Fort Collins, CO
Monday, October 27, 2003
Dr. Allen,
Before my first visit with you, I suffered so much in my daily life. I had heat that radiated from my lower back, my hips, neck and back ached continuously. I have also suffered from migraine headaches since age 11. I am only in my early 40’s and felt as thought I was 80. Even my favorite activities like gardening and shopping were no longer enjoyable. I had no energy at the end of the day and spent every weekend resting and trying to recuperate from the workweek. Every night before going to sleep, my husband would rub my lower back to bring some relief so that I could fall asleep. Even lying in bed was not comfortable.
My first visit with you was amazing. The treatment didn’t hurt. I was a little confused having no cracking and no pain in the actual adjustment, however, shortly after I knew something was different. Better. The next day was the real test; I woke up with energy that I haven’t felt in years. I thought it was a miracle. Not only did I enjoy cleaning my home again, afterwards I shopped for hours and still felt good enough to cook a real dinner.
I have now seen you several times and my life has changed. I haven’t had migraines after very stressful events as I always have in the past. (I haven’t had any migraines since my first visit.) I have more energy and have accomplished so much. The heat in my lower back is gone and I may truly experience my first “cold” Wyoming winter this year. I sleep without any pain and I am comfortable and pain free 99% of the time. There are things I never even considered would be affected by you that have also improved.
When a person feels better, they are able to think better and believe it or not, I have become a better friend, wife and daughter, all thanks to you.
I wish words could explain how amazing you are. You have given me my life back and that blessing is truly heaven sent. God brings people in to our lives for a reason and you have been like a “fountain of youth” to me. Thanks again for being a miracle worker.
God Bless.
Thank you,
Mary C
Laramie Wyoming
May 1, 2003
Dear Dr. Allen,
In early February, 2003, when I walked into your office we both know I was a huge skeptic. How can you help me… with no pills?!?! However, after recently going off all of my medications I was willing to try anything. My list of problems went on for quite a while. From shoulder pain to hip pain to knee pain, I had it all. Not to worry, you said, we would start at the top and work our way down.
After my first adjustment my shoulder pain went away but I just thought it was a fluke and it would come back. A few visits later I realized it was gone totally but I was still a skeptic because it just didn’t make sense how such a gentle touch from you would so quickly take care of something doctors had prescribed medications for to no avail. Then I noticed that my hip didn’t hurt as much or as often. I don’t have headaches as much anymore either.
Another side benefit I have noticed is I don’t need as much sleep as I used to. I could sleep till noon every day and still be sleepy at bedtime. Still not giving you any credit for this turn-around in my health, I brought my husband in to see if he could figure you out. But what did you do?? You eliminated his knee pain in one visit! Now how am I going to continue not believing in NUCCA care?
From the moment I walk in the door until I leave, I have always felt at ease and like I matter as a person, not just a paying customer! Thank you for all you have done for being patient through my not-so-believing days.
Sincerely,
Susan Swader