What exactly is central sensitization? The body has a built-in defense mechanism that kicks in when it perceives a threat. It does whatever it can to protect itself. When central sensitization is present, it is basically the body going into overdrive to protect itself, whether there really is a threat or not. The body becomes hypersensitive. This is a reaction to the environment and can be manifest in the following conditions.
- Migraines: Theories say that changing the sensation input in the brain can cause migraines, which can be contributed to by intracranial pressure.
- Pain from inflammation: This happens when the body’s white blood cells begin attacking a foreign invader, such as a bacteria or an infection.
- Neuropathy: Generally caused by damage to the nerves or nerve fibers. Because of the damage done the nerves send incorrect messages to the brain and often the location of the pain is misread.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Recently, studies indicate that there are abnormalities in central pain processing in IBS patients. In other words, the bowels become hypersensitive to pain.
How Can an Upper Cervical Chiropractor Help?
It is vital to a person’s health that they have proper communication between the brain and the body. If someone happens to have even a tiny misalignment in their upper cervical neck (the top two bones of the vertebrae) it can put pressure on their spinal column hindering blood flow and oxygen to the brain, therefore, sending improper signals about sensitivity to pain. Dr. Young Chung of Chicago, Illinois is an upper cervical chiropractor who is specifically trained to detect this kind of misalignment. He can then work out a treatment plan that may help his patient feel better and get relief from some of the hypersensitive miscommunication. When this misalignment is corrected, proper function of the body can be restored, and the healing process can begin.
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Dr. Young Chung of NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, with a location in Chicago and a 2nd location in Wheeling is an Upper Cervical Specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). His upper cervical clinic also serves Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines and other headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at http://www.NUCCAwellnessChicago.com/
