I have been seeing Dr. Christian for over 6 months now and this has truly been a life-altering experience for me.
For almost 2 years I had been suffering from eczema, extremely dry/sensitive eyes, constant dizziness, migraines, pain all over my body, neck, back, chest, and even my jaw, extremely tense muscle so much so that at one point I had difficulty breathing I thought I was having a heart attack. My eyes were so vulnerable to even air that I could not even watch TV or do anything. I was forced to drop out of college. I could not socialize with anyone. I was basically bedridden for almost 2 years.
I had arranged endless appointments with different medical doctors, dermatologists, ophthalmologists, chiropractors, sports therapists and osteopath over the years, MRIs and bloodwork all came out clear. I was prescribed numerous antibiotics, steroids, and even antidepressants which was humiliating because the symptoms of my dizziness, migraines and dry eyes all significantly worsened, since ironically they are the exact side effects of antidepressants. I knew deep down it was something around my neck that was causing the issues as I could tell the blood flow to my head from my body via the neck was somehow ‘clogged’, hence the dizziness.
The worst part of it all was that none of these medical professionals and specialists really determined the root cause of the issues. Pills helped relieve the symptoms for a couple of days, but then they just totally came back. The lowest, lowest point, was when the medical doctor who prescribed me antidepressants said to me, condescendingly, “Your labs all came out clear. There is nothing wrong with you. You are completely healthy. Perhaps is there anything bothering you in life? Have you been feeling uneasy and disturbed? These antidepressants will help you out and you shall feel better soon.” Aka he thinks I am crazy.
I felt I was reaching the end of my rope with my situation, but I refused to give in to despair. I decided to do further research on the internet and came across the upper cervical techniques. I booked in my initial appointment with Dr. Christian in March this year and, well, the rest is history.
Half a year in, my dizziness has now 95% subsided, sometimes I do not even feel dizzy at all. The pain all over my body is all gone, from time to time I feel a slight pain in my pelvis if I do not stay active / exercise enough. Zero migraines. Eczema has been completely under control. My eyes have also been getting more and more stable lately, sometimes they feel almost normal like how they used to.
Not just physically, but I have had a far more positive outlook on life. Some of the articles on their blog made me realize that partly it is MY duty to live a fully functioning and healthy life. I have been eating healthier, paying attention to good nutrition and hydration, staying active as much as possible. I have started to read the book “Atomic Habits” and learnt to say no to people and things that do not serve me. I have also been practicing mindfulness and breathing exercises. It is not only my upper neck being adjusted, but my whole lifestyle too.
It has definitely been a rollercoaster ride, with lots of ups and downs, but Dr. Christian has always been so supportive to reassure me that I am in good hands and things will eventually be alright. Not just Dr. Christian, but Dr. Elliott, Mark, Vee, everyone is so friendly there is such a welcoming atmosphere in the office. It is definitely still a work in progress, but I am sure with time I will eventually get back to my old self, or if you will, be even better, stronger and healthier than ever. Dr Christian thank you for saving my life and I look forward to seeing you next time! 🙂