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Successful Treatment of Head Tremors, Head Pressure and Neck Stiffness

Written on April 11, 2011 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Neck Pain, Upper Cervical Chiropractic

“My first appointment at Besso Clinic of Chiropractic in Stow was August 18^th 2010. I came in because I had neck discomfort, severe pressure in the back of my head, stiffness/tightness in shoulders and head tremors. I have suffered for about 2 years from these conditions. I am not quite to the healing part of my NUCCA chiropractic treatment yet, I am coming once a week and I feel hopeful that I am making a slow and steady progress. The extreme pressure in the back of my head was relieved almost immediately, which was a wonderful feeling as this had been a long term ongoing problem. Because of compression, nerves were pinched that I believe have produced tremors of the head. I feel relief from this situation as well and the tremors are not nearly as great-usually holding quite well until close to treatment time.

Due to many health issues in my family, I struggle with stress which produces tension and tightness in my shoulders. I am also noticing less tension since starting NUCCA care.

Thank you for the care and kindness, everyone I have met have been extremely friendly, helpful and kind. I look forward to greater healing as I continue the NUCCA program set forth by Dr. Besso. You’ll be glad if you give them a try!”

Susan D.

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Parkinson’s and Upper Cervical Chiropractic

Written on April 5, 2011 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Upper Cervical Chiropractic

NUCCA Research Published on Parkinson’s

Recently a couple NUCCA doctors from Florida published an encouraging article drawing an interesting connection between the anatomy and alignment of the upper cervical spine and the function of the nerves/neurons in the brain.

Parkinson’s disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. The four main symptoms are tremor,or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural instability, or impaired balance. These symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen with time. As they become more pronounced, patients may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks. Not everyone with one or more of these symptoms has PD, as the symptoms sometimes appear in other diseases as well.

The numbers show that about 50,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year.

Visit this link to learn more about the details of Parkinson’s Disease and the symptoms that can occur with Parkinson’s.

“Drs. Jonathan Chung and Justin Brown are to be congratulated on their recent publication in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research, March 14, 2011 ( Pages 18-21) regarding their case study entitled: Reduction in Symptoms Related to Parkinson’s Disease Concomitant with Subluxation Reduction Following Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care.

Over a period of 6 months, a 67 year old Parkinson’s patient was seen 19 times and was adjusted 12 times following the NUCCA protocol. Improvements in radiographic measurements, paraspinal thermography, and sEMG were recorded. The patient self-reported improvements in weakness, tremors, rigidity, and overall mobility. The outcome indicated that the upper cervical subluxation may be a contributing factor to the symptomatic expression of Parkinson’s disease. Reduction of the subluxation with specific vectored correction may be a plausible, safe, and effective approach for managing this condition.” NUCCA NEWS

If you have been around my blog for a while you will notice that we talk a lot about conditions and symptoms. Something that is important to understand is that True health is not merely the lack of symptoms, but True health and wellness is when your body is functioning at 100%, or at its peak. I can assure you that with many health problems the symptoms are the last thing to show up. So I hope you won’t wait until you are crawling in and you will visit a NUCCA doctor today.

Dr. Geoff Besso - Besso Clinic of Chiropractic, Stow Ohio (in the Cleveland /Akron area)

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Causes of Back Pain In Stow

Written on March 31, 2011 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Back Pain, Chiropractic, Upper Cervical Chiropractic

The majority of back pain in Stow is caused by three everyday stresses: physical stress, chemical stress, and emotional stress.

Specific, gentle, spinal adjustments by a NUCCA chiropractor in the Cleveland / Akron area can potentially alleviate your back pain caused by these interrelated stresses.

The most overlooked stressor that we overcome each day is the stress of Gravity. I know it sounds silly but your brain spends most of its energy each day keeping your body balanced in the gravitational field. Actually a Nobel prize winner for brain research says:

“Better than 90 percent of the energy output of the brain is used in relating the physical body in its gravitational field. The more mechanically distorted a person is, the less energy available for thinking, metabolism and healing.”

Roger Sperry, PhD. Medical Nobel Prize winner for brain research, 1981.

So, the biggest stressor we have to overcome is gravity. 90% of your brains energy is used to help you deal with gravity. What does it mean to be is ‘mechanically distorted’ you might ask? Mechanically distorted is with you have:

head tilt, unlevel shoulders, unlevel pelvis, muscle spasm, locked up vertebral joints. Click here to read a previous post on the topic.

The best way to make sure your spine is not “mechanically distorted” is by visiting a NUCCA Upper Cervical Chiropractor.

So I can hear what you are thinking, What causes us to get mechanically distorted (out of balance)?

1. Trauma to your back because of an accident, odd twisting and tweaking, falls on the tail bone, poor posture, and weak muscles can cause back pain because that can throw your spine out of balance (cause mechanical distortion). These are examples of physical stress to your spine that may be alleviated by visiting a specific, gentle, NUCCA chiropractor in the Cleveland Akron area.

2. Poor nutrition, alcohol or drug abuse, and toxins ingested through the air or water in the Akron area are all examples of chemical stresses which may result in back pain and poorly aligned spines.

3. Emotional stress is the last of these interrelated stresses which may affect the alignment of your spine and cause back pain. Severe emotional stress may weaken your immune system, can cause muscle spasm and can make your spine and back more susceptible to injury and disease. Therefore a visit to your Stow chiropractor could be beneficial to your health in more ways than you may have previously thought.

Any combination of these stresses, common in the Cleveland / Akron area, could cause your spine to go out of alignment. Specific spine adjustments can decrease muscle tension, reduce your stress, reduce mechanical distortion, and thus contribute to your overall health and wellness.

A NUCCA upper cervical chiropractor rebalances the spine allowing your body to function at peak levels giving you the relief you need from your back pain.

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Upper Cervical Doctor Helps After 3 Failed Back Surgeries

Written on March 22, 2011 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Back Pain, Upper Cervical Chiropractic

Prior to coming to the Besso Clinic of Chiropractic I had chronic low back pain with pain going down my right leg and little to no energy. I could not sit or stand for long periods of time, and always needed to be close to a chair or stool whenever I went anywhere.

This had been going on since I was a six years old after falling off a horse. I had never attributed sixty plus years of pain to that particular incident.

I have seen chiropractors, osteopaths, had three surgeries, including decompression, a laminectomy, implants, fusions, magnetic therapy, SI injections, pain medications, and another surgery to have the implants removed. Whatever treatment anyone mentioned, I would try. There just had to be some help. I tried several types of pain patches as well. The only real relief came from strong medications. I couldn’t tolerate most pain medications.

In just one month and so few adjustments I am feeling so much better; I haven’t taken a pain pill in almost a month! My constipation, low back pain, and overall condition are much improved. I am sleeping much better; I haven’t taken a sleeping pill since my first week visiting Dr. Geoff and receiving NUCCA Upper Cervical Chiropractic!

If my success can be an indicator, why wouldn’t you jump at the opportunity to give it a try? I am beginning to think Dr. Geoff walks on water! It is just amazing that I feel so good! I am even able to work out in my yard, which is my passion.

-Armide S. Akron, OH

If you would like to discuss any health concerns after a failed back surgery please call 330.689.1234 for a Complementary Consultation.

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Testimonial Tuesday: From Low Back Pain to Picking Tomatoes!

Written on March 15, 2011 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Back Pain, Upper Cervical Chiropractic

“Before coming to Besso Clinic in Stow, I was having problems with pain in my lower back. I had trouble with everyday events in my life; such as going up and down stairs in my home and bending over to pick tomatoes out of the garden in my yard. This was a major problem and hindered me from enjoying a greater quality of life for two years or so.

I have been a NUCCA chiropractic patient of Dr. Geoff Besso’s for about three months now and have noticed numerous changes in my life, like I can now go up and down stairs a lot better and I can enjoy my garden and picking the ripe tomatoes with out having lower back pain.”

-Avagene D

A note from Dr. Geoff Besso: Have you tried pain medications, injections, physical therapy, or traditional chiropractic without results? Maybe the cause is in your Neck. If your Atlas is out of balance it will cause your hips to shift, your leg will draw short, the muscles in the low back will spasm… eventually discs will bulge and arthritis and degenerative disc disease will develop due to the imbalance and abnormal wear and tear. Basically your whole spine will be shifted out of balance. If your upper cervical spine isn’t properly, and specifically, realigned relief and recovery can be tough to achieve. Most traditional therapies will jump directly to the area of pain and completely miss the underlying cause.

Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractors evaluate the spine by looking for 6 signs of an Atlas Imbalance (Subluxation):

1. A heat imbalance via an infrared thermal scan of the spine 2. muscle spasm 3. painful and tender areas 4. restricted motion 5. a leg length differential 6. postural imbalance (weight differential side to side, hip unleveling, shoulder unleveling, head tilt).

Call 330.689.1234 to schedule a consultation and to discuss your health concerns with Dr. Besso or Dr. Yates.

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Besso Clinic of Chiropractic, Inc. 2071 Graham Road Stow, OH 44224

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Success Story Saturday: Bulging Lumbar Disks

Written on March 5, 2011 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Back Pain, Upper Cervical Chiropractic

“I had been suffering with lower backpain and a sharp, shooting pain down my left leg that was getting worse for one month. Getting out of bed was the worst. It was also made worse by bending and changing positions. I have a physical job in HVAC and it was hard to work. An MRI showed that I had deteriorating and bulging disks in my lower back, and I wanted to avoid surgery.

I came to the Besso Clinic of Chiropractic and was evaluated. Dr. Geoff found a subluxation in my neck and at L5. I started NUCCA upper cervical chiropractic care and began to notice some relief within two months.

One year later, thanks to Dr. Geoff, some lifestyle changes, and modifying my daily work load, my pain is completely gone. Now I’m on maintenance to keep it healthy.”

-Jeremy M. Stow, OH

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Hope For Fibromyalgia Sufferers

Written on February 15, 2011 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Besso Clinic, Fibromyalgia, Uncategorized, Upper Cervical Chiropractic

We are so blessed! Almost every week we receive stories like this one. So, to help tell our story I am going to post a story each Tuesday. We will call it, “Testimonial Tuesday”. There is hope for Fibromyalgia recovery and I hope this story and many of the stories under the Testimonial tab will be an encouragement to you. If you have any questions about your personal health concerns please feel free to contact us under the Contact Tab. - Dr. Geoff Besso

“I first saw Dr. Geoff Besso, the all over body pain and aches from Fibromyalgia were so severe I was taking pain meds & ibuprofen every two hours 24/7. The brain fog was so bad that my short term memory was impaired to the point of quoting my phone number and address incorrectly for three weeks before I realized it. I had no energy and was sleeping off and on all day long. The osteoarthritis was so painful I couldn’t write or sew and had difficulty even holding a book. (It affected all my joints and back) I had asthma, heart palpitations, acid reflux and LPR.

I’ve been suffering for 25 to 30 years. In 2006 I had quit my job due to the pain and short term memory loss affecting my productivity. In 2007 I was determined fully disabled. My family doctor treated my symptoms for over 20 years with heart medications, heart catherization, stress tests, medications for acid reflux, inhalers, and increasing Aleve to four tabs every four hours instead of four a day. My family doctor didn’t believe in Fibromyalgia and thought the pain was all in my head. The pain was so severe in my knee that I went to an orthopedic doctor needing a total knee replacement due to arthritis. I saw a Rheumatologist for the pain and he diagnosed me with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. He prescribed pain meds, Lyrica, ibuprofen and sleeping pills.

When I first saw Dr. Besso, I was a little skeptical that the treatment he laid out for me was going to be a cure all, so to speak, for all I was going through. But within three visits my pain level was lessening. After six weeks the pain was so much less that I could go eight hours without pain meds. Now at twelve weeks my discomfort for Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis is being handled. The pain in my hands have diminished so I can write and sew for several hours a day and not hurt during or afterward either. The brain fog has cleared. The pain in my shoulders is gone so I can now sleep on my sides which I couldn’t do for 20 years. My hot flashes have subsided. I have more energy and not falling asleep every two hours.

The staff is so kind and treats everyone like family. Dr. Besso has made a believer out of me. I’m spreading the word. The changes I’ve experienced are amazing!!!”

-Fay E., Ohio

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Is Your Head Tilted to One Side? How Can This Imbalance Affect Wellbeing?

Written on March 22, 2010 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Upper Cervical Chiropractic, Wellness Care

Have you ever wondered why you have one shoulder higher than the other? Or why your head is tilted to one side? Have you been told that you have one leg shorter than the other? Do you have chronic muscle spasm at the top of your shoulders?

This adverse body position can cause stress, tension and pressure to the entire nervous system, most importantly the brain stem (base of the brain). This is very important, because our body shuttles millions of electrical and chemical impulses back and forth from the brain to every cell of our body each day. Any restriction or distortion of those messages (nerve impulses) can affect every body function.

Many of these nerve messages are unconscious such as breathing, digestion, and circulation. If this is not corrected, the long term effect is degeneration of that part of the body serviced by those restricted messages-resulting in mild to severe pain, lowered resistance to illness, behavioral changes, organ dysfunction, loss of mobility in limbs, and ultimately – disease.

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From Fibromyalgia Success to A Perfect 300 Bowling Game! What a Great Week at the Besso Clinic!

Written on March 19, 2010 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Besso Clinic, Fibromyalgia, Upper Cervical Chiropractic

What a great week at the Besso Clinic! We had several patients share some really cool success stories.

It started Monday afternoon when I asked a very humble patient of mine, who happens to be a fantastic bowler, if he has had a 300 game since I saw him last month. I said this with a bit of sarcasm. Guess what he said! He said he has had 4 300 games so far this year!! How about that for functioning at Peak Performance with Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care!

Yesterday, I called a patient with Fibromyalgia after her first correction to check in on her. She shared that her Fibro fog was gone! Her vision cleared up! Her head felt better, and her muscles felt different. What a huge blessing! She said “I can’t explain how encouraged I am!”

Stay tuned for a couple great posts teaching more about fibromyalgia, its causes, and how to get it under control and get your life back.

Today, we had another blessed day. Another new patient with fibromyalgia shared that she slept 7 hours straight for the first time in a long time! This may not seem like a big deal, but imagine how you would feel if you didn’t have a refreshed nights sleep for a few years.

Then, we had one of our favorite patients share that see had a pretty good bowling performance recently. She bowled a 181 earlier in the season shortly after starting care, which was well above her average. Since then she has given us a hard time, claiming that it must have been a fluke because she hadn’t put up another performance like her 181 all season. Well about three weeks ago, a day after her last visit with us, she busted out a 210!! Good for her, I don’t think I can break 100!

Check out the testimonials tab above for dozens of great testimonials.

I hope these stories have blessed you and I hope you have a great weekend!

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5 Signs that Your Spine is Not In Line

Written on March 15, 2010 by Dr. Geoffrey Besso in Upper Cervical Chiropractic

The spinal column remains straight and balanced as long as the weight of the head is centered over the neck. When the weight of the head is shifted off center, due to an accident or injury, the body will compensate and move into an imbalanced position. In an effort to keep the head centered over the neck, the spine and pelvis will twist and lock into a stressed position.

This twisting, or imbalance, that is created will eventually show up in a few interesting ways.

Body Imbalance shows up with:

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