Dr. Watterson - Mountain State Wellness, PLLC
2026-06-24T18:09:59.256Z
After my injury 2 years ago and numerous different chiropractic techniques with no positive outcome , I conducted extensive research on upper cervical care and became particularly interested in the NUCCA technique. After reading about the method, I felt optimistic that it could help restore my health.The closest NUCCA provider was Dr. Lucas at Mountain StateWellness, located approximately 45 minutes from my home. I was hopeful and excited to begin treatment. During my first two appointments, I felt slightly better however, I often felt that my visits were rushed. I expressed these concerns to Dr. Lucas, who assured me he was happy to answer any questions I had. After approximately ten treatments, I developed loud ringing in my right ear that became severe enough to interfere with my sleep. I also began experiencing vertigo during the day, a symptom I had never experienced prior to treatment and injury . Before that, my dizziness was limited to position changes, such as moving from lying down to sitting up . These new symptoms were concerning, and although I discussed them with Dr. Lucas, I did not feel that I received a satisfactory explanation. By my 13th and 14th treatments, I was not improving. My lower back pain had also returned. During one visit, a very brief adjustment lasting only a few minutes resulted in an additional charge of $20. At that point, I began to feel more like a source of revenue than a patient receiving care. I ultimately discontinued treatment and returned to the original Atlas Orthogonal chiropractor. After evaluating me, took new X-rays, and compared them to images taken a year earlier, According to her assessment, my condition appeared worse than when I had first sought treatment. After consulting multiple chiropractors, I feel that I did not receive the appropriate care for my condition, and in some cases, I believe the treatments may have contributed to additional symptoms and setbacks. I feel discouraged, financially burdened, and frustrated that I am essentially starting over in my search for relief. In reviewing videos and educational material on the NUCCA technique, I noticed that many practitioners spend significant time evaluating posture, hip alignment, cervical tension, and head positioning before performing an adjustment. They carefully tailor the setup to each patient's unique anatomy. In my experience, this level of assessment and attentive detail was largely absent, and my head positioning was adjusted only once throughout treatment.As patients, we seek professional help because we trust healthcare providers to guide us toward recovery. Unfortunately, my experience has shown that treatment outcomes can sometimes leave patients in a worse position than when they began. While I remain hopeful that I can eventually find the right path to healing, the journey so far has been physically, emotionally, and financially exhausting.
After my injury 2 years ago and numerous different chiropractic techniques with no positive outcome , I conducted extensive research on upper cervical... More