Trigeminal Neuralgia Relief in Houston
Sudden, electric-shock facial pain that stops you in your tracks. If medication isn't working — or you're afraid of surgery — there may be another option.
The Pain That Changes Everything
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is often called "the suicide disease" — not because of depression, but because the pain is so severe that sufferers describe it as unbearable. A sudden, stabbing shock through the face triggered by talking, chewing, brushing your teeth, or even a light breeze.
If you're living with TN, you know the fear of the next attack. You may have been prescribed anticonvulsants, offered nerve blocks, or told that microvascular decompression surgery is your only real option.
But there's a question worth asking first: is a structural misalignment at the top of your spine irritating the trigeminal nerve? Because if it is, a gentle correction may provide the relief that medications and procedures haven't.
The Atlas-Trigeminal Connection
The trigeminal nerve is the largest cranial nerve, responsible for sensation across your face. Its nucleus extends deep into the upper cervical spine — directly adjacent to the atlas vertebra.
When the atlas is misaligned, it can:
→ Create direct mechanical irritation of the trigeminal nerve nucleus
→ Alter blood flow patterns around the nerve root
→ Trigger chronic neuroinflammation that sensitizes the nerve
→ Maintain the conditions for repeated pain episodes
A NUCCA correction addresses this structural cause by gently restoring atlas alignment. As the compression and irritation resolve, many TN patients experience a meaningful reduction in episode frequency and severity — and some achieve complete resolution.
Clinical Evidence
Ongoing Support with Thrive Care
Trigeminal neuralgia requires careful, consistent care. Our Thrive Care program monitors your alignment and tracks episode frequency over time, ensuring that your relief is real and lasting.
Your Thrive Care Plan Includes:
Regular precision alignment checks, episode tracking, personalized care adjustments, and long-term support designed to keep the trigeminal nerve free from irritation — so you can live without fear of the next attack.
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