In part 1; we talked about what holding the correction means. For reference (Part 1). In this post; we’re going to go into the Do’s and Don’t in order to hold the C1 correction.
Do’s and Don’ts
Whether you just had your upper cervical correction or are doing your research to see if this procedure should be in your health repertoire; Congrats on taking charge of your health. A big part of that is knowing how to protect the alignment so the nerves can have that continuous healing. As every body may react differently, take into consideration that the listed items below are a general possibilities.
1. You may get a little sore because we have changed the position of one or more bones and your muscles may need to do some adjusting of their own
2. The correction may also change your posture. Some muscles that have not been utilized for a while may get a little sore just from being exercised
3. You may also have instant relief. That is a great, however, the bone in your neck that was moved back into alignment will eventually fall out of alignment and can cause you to experience some discomfort.
4. Lastly, there is the chance that you will not notice any significant differences in how you feel after just one correction. This is common if your condition has been present for a while. It just means that it will take a little bit of time for your body to adjust to being properly aligned. Please do not get discouraged if you do not feel better immediately. It probably took several years for your health to get in shape it was in when you had your first spinal correction.
Do’s
· DO sleep on your back
· DO get plenty of rest – your body does most of its healing while you are asleep so resting properly is very important right now
· DO drink plenty of water – As your body heals it will need to do a little detox and some house cleaning. Your body will need the exra water to help it flush out the bad stuff from your body
· DO show up for our scheduled appointment. We will design a treatment plan specifically for you to get better as quickly as possible. It is important that you follow this plan in order to achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time
DON’Ts
· Don’t sleep on your stomach – Try to sleep on your back, that’s ideal. If not, sleep on your side
· Don’t sleep on a stack of pillows – it is best to sleep on a cervical pillow that gives you some support under your neck
· Don’t lift anything over your head (for the first several days)– This puts undue stress on your neck
· Don’t do any exercise that places stress on your neck or back – this can cause you to lose your Upper Cervical correction
Do you have questions about the C1 alignment process and how it can benefit your life? Schedule your no obligation consultation now.