Fighting Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study

Fighting Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study Cerebral palsy was the condition involved in case study conducted by Dr. William Amalu. The study involved the story of a 5-year-old boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, chronic ear infections, blindness, and was having up to 30 seizures a day. He was confined to a wheelchair and was unable to communicate and interact with others properly. Upon examination by an upper cervical chiropractor, it was determined [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-04-06T04:43:13+00:00October 15th, 2019|

Whiplash is just the Beginning of your Pain

Defining Whiplash If you were recently in a car accident, you might feel fine, but you should not assume that your lack of pain means the impact did not cause underlying issues. The collision most likely caused a rapid movement of your neck much like when someone cracks a whip. Of course, that is why this rapid movement gets the name Whiplash. Your neck is only meant to move so far in any direction, and [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-04-19T22:16:37+00:00September 23rd, 2019|

Five Simple Steps To Help You Conquer Back Pain

Does Your Back Hurt? If you have back pain you know how debilitating it can be. Back pain is extremely common with 80% of people experiencing back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, back pain is now the single leading cause of disability worldwide. So if you have back pain, what can you do about it? Well, here are 5 simple steps to help you conquer that nagging back injury. Clean up [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-08-10T16:27:48+00:00September 14th, 2019|

Why is Research Linking Concussions and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Brain Abnormalities Similar in Concussions and Alzheimer's disease Science Codex is reporting that a new study published in the Journal Radiology is showing similar brain abnormalities between mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), also known as concussions and those found in early Alzheimer's dementia. "Findings of MTBI bear a striking resemblance to those seen in early Alzheimer's dementia," said the study's lead author, Saeed Fakhran, M.D., assistant professor of radiology in the Division of Neuroradiology at the [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-04-06T04:44:48+00:00August 31st, 2019|

What is the Vagus Nerve?

What is the Vagus Nerve (CN X)? What is the Vagus nerve (CN X)? The vagus nerve controls many crucial bodily functions, including mood, immune response, digestion, and heart rate. It establishes one of the connections between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract and sends information about the state of the internal organs to the brain. Colic could be associated with subluxations or spinal nerve interference, particularly in the region of the [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-06-22T21:41:26+00:00August 16th, 2019|

Common Health Complications of Spinal Trauma

Common Health Complications of Spinal Trauma July 2019 Why do all types of spinal cord trauma have a negative impact on health? When we see the term spinal cord trauma or spinal cord injury, we instantly think of a paraplegic or someone in a wheel chair. In reality, there are far more complicated issues deal with secondary health complications and more often they not, they don't manifest right away. It is very important [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2023-06-21T16:01:15+00:00August 16th, 2019|

June Newsletter: Why Does Your Neck Matter?

Optimal Health Comes From Optimal Function June 2019 "The nervous system is the most mysterious and complicated system in our body. Yet without it, none of the other system could function optimally." Your body has the innate ability to heal itself. Chiropractic is based upon the sciences of anatomy, biology and neurology. Your brain and spinal cord (the Central Nervous System) controls and coordinates all physiological functions of the body. Your spine [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2023-06-21T16:06:33+00:00August 16th, 2019|

About NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago

Fighting Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study

Whiplash is just the Beginning of your Pain

Five Simple Steps To Help You Conquer Back Pain

Why is Research Linking Concussions and Alzheimer’s Disease?

What is the Vagus Nerve?

Common Health Complications of Spinal Trauma

June Newsletter: Why Does Your Neck Matter?