Overview
Michelle found HealthWorks after seeing Dr. Taylor featured in a video and later meeting her in person at a conference. She scheduled care to address long-term symptoms after a major car accident in 2013. Michelle reports a history of whiplash injury and cervical disc issues that affected her sleep, daily comfort, and ability to manage ranch work. After starting upper cervical care, she reports measurable changes in body balance, reduced pain during movement, and improved ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
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Why Michelle First Visited
Michelle came in due to ongoing neck pain and function loss after a serious motor vehicle collision. She reports a whiplash injury and cervical disc involvement that persisted for years. Symptoms affected her sleep and contributed to ongoing discomfort during work, driving, and normal movement patterns.
She also wanted options that supported long-term function without relying on pain medication or surgery.
What Michelle Noticed After Her First Atlas Adjustment
Michelle reports immediate changes after her first atlas-focused adjustment. She describes feeling more level and stable and noticing less disc-related pain during her drive home, including reduced pain response when her truck hit bumps. She also reports improved comfort from an older right-side back injury that had been aggravated by imbalance.
Key changes she reports from early care include:
- Reduced cervical disc-related pain during movement and driving
- Less pain triggered by road impact and vibration
- Improved sense of body balance and even foot contact
- Less discomfort in a prior right-side back injury area
- A noticeable change in overall comfort after leveling and alignment
How Care Supported Her Ranch Work
Michelle reports she did not want to give up her lifestyle, but symptoms limited what she could do and how well she could recover after hard days. She reports improvements in daily function with tasks such as equipment work and routine chores. She notes that flare-ups can still happen with heavy lifting or poor sleep position, but she reports that episodes are less severe and improve more quickly with an adjustment.
She also reports a long pause from riding and barrel racing since the accident, and she feels more confident about returning to riding as her overall function improves.
Knee Injury Support and Shockwave Therapy
Michelle also describes a separate knee injury from a fall that caused meniscus and cartilage damage. She reports that improved alignment reduced stress on her knee and that shockwave therapy at HealthWorks supported meaningful improvement in pain and function related to the meniscus and bruising. She also notes she no longer relies on a knee brace the way she did earlier in recovery.
Why Michelle Continues Care
Michelle continues because she values staying active and maintaining her lifestyle. She reports improved quality of life and prefers a plan that supports recovery and function without dependence on long-term medication. She also values having a care option that helps when flare-ups occur.
What to Expect at Visits
Michelle describes a process focused on targeted evaluation and upper cervical alignment. She reports that care is designed to reduce strain patterns, support stability, and improve how the body handles daily stressors. When additional therapies are recommended, she describes them as practical and based on her specific needs and goals.
How Michelle Encourages Others
Michelle encourages others with neck injuries to consider upper cervical chiropractic care as part of their evaluation process. She recommends exploring conservative care options before pursuing invasive interventions, especially when symptoms are persistent and quality of life is affected.
Chiropractic Care in Plano
If you are looking for a chiropractor in Plano who provides upper cervical chiropractic care focused on atlas alignment and nervous system function, HealthWorks offers care designed to support recovery after neck trauma, improve daily stability, and maintain long-term function.
Schedule a Visit
To learn more about upper cervical chiropractic care and what to expect, contact HealthWorks or schedule an appointment through our website.