Drug Free Relief Of Trigeminal Neuralgia

By Dr. Lauren Millman


A collection of conditions known as Cranial Nerve Compressive Syndromes such as Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bell's Palsy, Hemifacial spasm are among the most devastating of all health conditions both in pain and social impact.

Dr. Michael Burcon an upper cervical chiropractor and researcher from Michigan, has done some incredible research on the upper cervical spine. He has determined that over 90% of patients who have been diagnosed with these types of conditions have suffered a head or neck trauma usually whiplash an average of 15 years prior.

Another possibility for patients suffering from these types of conditions is a type of brain surgery called Microvascular decompression it is a neurosurgical procedure that can have serious complications including death, stroke, hearing loss and facial weakness. The surgery itself can cost as much as $70,000.

Natural relief for trigeminal neuralgia and other conditions is possible, if a person has a history of head or neck trauma.

Prescriptions included Gabapentin for trigeminal neuralgia 900 mg 3xs/day (2700 total with 3600 being maximum prescribed)

Prescriptions included Gabapentin for trigeminal neuralgia 900 mg 3xs/day (2700 total with 3600 being maximum prescribed)

One week after her first upper cervical specific adjustment the trigeminal neuralgia pain diminished dramatically in frequency and intensity. After discussing the improvement with her neurologist, she started cutting back on her Gabapentin dosage. After eight weeks, the patient was completely off the medication and pain free.

She was also able to reduce her high blood pressure medication by fifty percent. After two years of maintenance care, she is still pain free without medication.

Dr. Burcon concludes this case study by stating "Although a case study is limited in its ability to provide conclusions, this study is a typical representation of over three hundred cases researched at Burcon Chiropractic over the past ten years, where the same protocol is used for all one sided brain stem disorders, including Bell's palsy, migraine headaches, Meniere's syndrome, Trigeminal neuralgia, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease."

If you've been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, Bell's palsy, Meneire's disease or a similar condition, an upper neck evaluation is a logical next step.




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