The Most Painful Condition in the World
Channel: The Upper Cervical Spine Center
Date: 28/11/2023

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Known as one of the most severe pains known to man, Trigeminal Neuralgia or TN, is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve. This nerve pain typically strikes the nerve branches to the nose, lips, eyes, ears, scalp, forehead, upper and lower jaw, and even the tongue. Usually affecting one side of the face, and over time, the pain increased in severity and frequency.

The most common treatments for TN are prescription medications or surgery. However, over time the effectiveness of the medications diminish or serious side effects may develop. 

As a last resort patients may consider surgery to end their suffering. With the surgery the procedure is to damage or destroy the part of the trigeminal nerve that is the source of the pain. One obvious side effect is facial numbness. Some other surgical procedures include:
- Radiofrequency Rhizotomy
- Glycerol Rhizotomy
- Balloon Compression
- Microvascular Decompression
- Gamma Knife

A recent medical report revealed a 50% failure rate for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.

But there is hope. Research shows that TN is caused by irritation or damage to the trigeminal nerve and the central trigeminal system in the upper spinal cord and brain steam. Medical reports also suggest that trauma to the head, neck, and upper back can injure the nerve pathways in the spinal cord and brain stem and cause TN. The facial pain can begin immediately after the injury, or in some cases, take months or years to develop.

A study at the Life University's Sid E. Williams Research Center, found that when TN develops, it may be because an Upper Cervical misalignment has contributed tot the hyperactive state of the never, thereby causing the severe pain associated with TN. In the study participants had major pain relief with int he first four weeks and continued to improve gradually.

We have seen and helped 100's with trigeminal neuralgia right here at our office. If you are suffering with TN, there is a treatment to consider and that is Upper Cervical Care. Get relief without medications or surgery. 
Call our Charlotte, NC office and let's start your healing and ending your pain! 704.588.5560

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As a second-generation upper cervical doctor, Dr. Ray Drury feels privileged to have an opportunity to serve his fellow North Carolinians. A native of Kentucky, Dr. Drury chose the Charlotte area as the perfect location to open a family practice and is proud to call Mecklenburg County home. He is one of a small but distinguished group of doctors who practice upper cervical care as their chosen area of expertise. Dr. Drury has been in private practice for over 22 years and has received numerous awards and recognition for his continued devotion to the upper cervical profession. Having developed a reputation as one of the most experienced upper cervical doctors in the world, Dr. Drury specializes in helping people who have been told there is no hope.  His ability to help the worst of the worst cases has attracted patients to his Charlotte office from all over the world.  His book, The Best-Kept Secret in Health Care, an Amazon Best-Seller in four categories, has been teaching people all over the world how to get their health and life back through upper cervical chiropractic.

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