Dr. Dutson - Thrive Head and Spinal Care
2026-06-15T16:49:21.366Z
I waited to post my healing journey until I felt 90% better. My whole world came to a hault. I thought I was dying before I found help with Dr.Dutson. I had severe neurological issues ranging from dizziness, panic attacks, could no longer drive,work, shop, or cook. I was laid up in bed because of dizziness and pressure in my head, face, eyes and neck. I couldn't watch TV, too much flashing and movement. I would look at my hands and they didn't feel like my own. I felt out of my body. Floors felt like mush under my feet. Store lights caused panic attacks and anxiety. So much anxiety! My kids moving in front of me caused major anxiety. I was sensitive to smells. Cooking bacon or sausage sent me over the edge. Doing dishes caused dizziness, feeling like passing out and anxiety, which I later learned it was because putting my arms out to cook or clean aggravated my shoulders and neck until I started getting the adjustments and correcting my neck. There were so many other symptoms. Looking back now, I learned I had been exposed to mold, which was one component that aggravated my nervous system blowing up neck discomfort from previous issues. My neck issues being upper cross syndrome or tech neck, my c1 or Atlas was out a little to the right and I had no idea that I had no curve in my neck. My shoulders were rounded forward. My scm muscle in my neck had enlarged. I did not notice I was so pulled forward until Dr.Dutson pointed it out and then it was so obvious! A little more back ground... I have always been very athletic until I went through nursing school in my early 30s and then had back to back c-sections out of nursing school. I also got breast implants and had them 9 years before removing. Lots of stress on my body and lots of weakness after 2 years of pregnancy. Then started my nursing career which didn't help my posture. We later moved to a house that had mold. I did not know. Being 38 and the hormal changes and stress, I believe led me to being more sensitive. The mold contributed to the tightening of my shoulders and neck. Dr. Dutson can explain how it can all relate. I happened to watch a YouTube video that suggested upper cervical chiropractor for the symptoms I had. I thought I would be healed in a few sessions but learned I was gonna be there for the long haul. I first noticed the shoulder and neck pain going away after 3 to 5 adjustments. So even though I had all my neurological symptoms still, I was grateful to be sleeping better because most of the pain went away in a couple months. Then I started noticing I could tolerate being a passenger in a car. Well a year and a half later... I could finally go birthday shopping and could finally be in a store and enjoy myself!! I am back to work cleaning and I am a nurse part time! I am driving although not on the interstate yet. I can finally cook without feeling like I'm going to pass out. I can read, look at my phone or the TV. I can sit in front of someone and have a conversation without feeling like I'm going to pass out from them being to close. I have a lot more energy. I do wear out on the days I work but have faith that I will gain more tolerance. The floor finally feels solid again. The glares I my window don't make my brain glitch. The vibration from my car is none existent. I was sensitive to EVERYTHING! I encourage anyone reading this to see Dr. Dutson. He is very skilled. He and his crew truly listen. They made me feel like they had time for me even with the next person waiting. You can tell he is passionate about what he does. Dr. Dutson wants to find the root cause and solve the problems. He explains everything and all the why's. I also encourage doing research on the Vegas nerve, calming the nervous system, gentle excersize when tolerable and being aware of posture. Have faith your body is meant to heal, it may take time. I had my good and bad days. I had a lot of discomfort and was scared. Now I am more calm, have more hope and am more patient with my healing journey. I'm now 42. Kristi runs the office and is the BEST! Happy Healing.
I waited to post my healing journey until I felt 90% better. My whole world came to a hault. I thought I was dying before I found help with Dr.Dutson.... More