Signs of Spinal Misalignment

If you have ever had the urge to crack your back, have someone hug you and crack it for you, or crack your neck, you are not alone. Self-cracking one's spine or neck is something most people, or perhaps everyone, has done at one time or another. Though, one's ability to crack their neck or back does not mean it is a good practice. Back pain is a sign of spinal misalignment and that a [Read More]

2024-03-19T01:54:54+00:00March 18th, 2024|

About that Muscle Knot in Your Back

Have you ever experienced a persistent knot in your back that just won't go away, no matter how much you massage or stretch? You're not alone. Muscle knots can be incredibly bothersome and can greatly impact your daily life. If you've ever had to deal with a muscle knot in your back, you know how frustrating and debilitating it can be. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for muscle knots can help you find [Read More]

2024-02-06T19:28:09+00:00January 23rd, 2024|

How to Find a Chiropractor that is Right for Me

Chiropractic is a health care profession that emphasizes the body's ability to heal. A NUCCA chiropractor evaluates the patient with different assessments such as X-rays to determine how the spine is misaligned that contributes to certain conditions, such as migraines, neck pain, back pain, and repetitive strains. If you have a history of musculoskeletal pain or recently experienced an injury like from a car accident, you may benefit from care from a chiropractor. The best [Read More]

2023-07-20T14:50:59+00:00July 19th, 2023|

The Effects of NUCCA Care for High Blood Pressure on ABC Good Morning America

NUCCA upper cervical chiropractic in the media As a chiropractic procedure the technique of the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association  has been featured on Good Morning America, Public Television, and Discovery Health. Both the Good Morning America and PBS features cover the NUCCA study on chiropractic and hypertension. Discovery Health features professional drag racer Tony Schumacher, who required NUCCA care to recover from the effects of a life-threatening crash. NUCCA upper cervical care in medical research NUCCA [Read More]

2021-04-06T04:42:34+00:00October 27th, 2020|

Regulating the high blood pressure by realigning the head and neck spine

The Role of the Central Nervous System on Cardiovascular Function Blood pressure is determined by the force of blood against the blood vessel as it circulates through your body. Even though it is natural for blood pressure to adapt dynamically throughout the day, it becomes problematic when it stays too high for a long time.  The central nervous system plays a key role in regulating cardiovascular function. Increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system can [Read More]

2021-11-10T15:57:46+00:00March 9th, 2020|

Drug-Free Autism Spectrum Disorder Approach

A Growing Problem  We are in the midst of a worldwide Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) epidemic, 1 out of every 150 children are affected. Upper cervical chiropractic approaches such as NUCCA can offer hope. A recent case study by Dr. Borkhuis indicates the tremendous results of a 3-year-old girl suffering with autism related symptoms, including acid reflux, vomiting and seizures. A Thirty five month old girl presented into Dr. Borkhuis's office with the chief [Read More]

2023-06-29T18:37:04+00:00February 28th, 2020|

Do Concussions Cause Headaches and Vertigo?

Concussions and Other Head Traumas For years NUCCA doctors have been asking patients if they have a history of head and neck injuries including, car accidents, falls, times where they have been knocked unconscious, had a concussion or stitches to their head. Why? When accidents and injuries tear loose the connective tissue that holds the spine in place it creates a weakness, which allows the spine to break down and lock into a stressed [Read More]

2023-06-15T21:59:21+00:00February 22nd, 2020|
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