What Our Patients Are Saying About Our Upper Cervical Care in Sioux Falls

Back, Shoulder Pain, and Diabetes

I have this spot in my neck between the 4th and 5th cervical vertebrae that requires a cortisone shot about every two years. I know when I will need the shot as my shoulder starts to burn and the spot in my neck gets very tender. I told Dr. Ingalls about it, and we decided to try NUCCA. After only three sessions, the burning in my shoulder was gone, and I haven’t had any pain in the neck area.

Fantastic results, right?

That's not the best part! I am a diabetic. Dr. Ingalls told me to keep a close watch on my sugars as ‘getting your head on straight’ sometimes causes funny things will happen. There were days when I didn’t need to take insulin because the sugars were in the numbers where they should be. At times, my blood sugars would drop drastically. I was trying to regulate my insulin.

On April 23, 2013, I saw my endocrinologist, and he reduced my insulin consumption radically! He said to continue doing what I have been doing. This is a side benefit.

Not only will my health continue to improve, but I will also be saving money on my medication! I would urge anyone to at least try this. Go into this with a positive attitude, and you will be greatly surprised at what results you might have.

Most sincerely and with love,

- Fran I.

Neck Pain!

I had made an appointment with Dr. Dustin Ingalls because I was having problems with my neck and upper spine. My neck was really causing me discomfort, and I had limited mobility turning my head. It was also difficult to get comfortable at night due to my neck pain, so I didn’t sleep very well.

Since coming to see Dr. Dustin Ingalls, my neck and upper spine have felt much better. I have much more mobility while turning my head, and I can sleep much better!

- Gloria S.

Low Back Pain!

When I first came in to see Dr. Dustin Ingalls, I had lower back pain (leaking disc), hip pain (bursitis), migraines, leg pain, shoulder / clavicle pain, and I walked as if my legs weren’t the same length.

It had been about five to six years since I’d really felt good. I had difficulty lifting, it hurt to lie on my sides and back for long periods of time, so I didn’t get much sleep. It was painful to sit, especially in an office chair, and I also had problems walking long distances.

After my treatments with Dr. Dustin, I can lift items without pain, sleep without much discomfort, sitting is no longer painful, and stairs aren’t as much of a problem to walk up. Even my hips don’t ache like they used to!

It has been so wonderful not to feel the constant pain in my lower back and hips. I no longer walk like my one leg is shorter, and I can do my day-to-day functions without having to worry I may do something that will cause these issues to start over again.

- Patty F.