About NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago

Dr. Young H. Chung is a well-known NUCCA Chiropractor associated with Dr. Dickholtz Sr. (recognized with Hypertension study) for 14 years. The NUCCA procedure was designed to correct the entire spine back to a balanced unstressed position. This repositioning reactivates the transmission of healing messages from the brain to the affected part of the body via nervous system so the body’s natural self-healing process can begin.

What Are the Risks of Surgical Treatment of Migraine Headaches?

Surgical Treatment of Migraines More Americans suffer from migraine headaches than diabetes and asthma combined. This debilitating neurological condition is characterized by a throbbing or pulsating headache pain which can range from severe to moderate in intensity, along with other neurological symptoms. Anyone who has had a migraine will tell you how excruciating the pain can be, making it hard just to get through the day which is why they are constantly looking for relief, [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-10-05T04:37:34+00:00October 5th, 2021|

How Long Can a Whiplash Injury Affect Your Body?

Old Whiplash Injuries If you have been wondering if an old whiplash injury is still affecting your body, then it is important for you to understand what medical experts are now defining as the craniocervical syndrome. A group of distinguished experts met in New York City on April 6, 2013 to discuss the impact of a newly identified medical syndrome known as Cranio-Cervical Syndrome (CCS). The conference is expected to become an annual event to [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-08-10T16:24:43+00:00August 10th, 2021|

Repetitive Soccer Ball Heading May Be Leading to Brain Injury

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries and Soccer Fox and CBS news are reporting that repetitive heading of a soccer ball may be leading to brain injury. In the past decade, concern has been raised surrounding concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries sustained by football players and military personnel, as more and more studies have indicated that these injuries may have a lasting impact on cognition and memory. And now, another kind of athlete could potentially [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-07-27T21:07:29+00:00July 27th, 2021|

Migraine Headache Relief During Pregnancy

Being pregnant can be challenging enough on its own without adding on persistent, throbbing headaches for 9 months, especially a migraine. Fortunately, there are things you can do to alleviate the pain and symptoms of migraine (which include nausea and fatigue, which doesn't seem fair) during pregnancy that aren't loaded with side effects. Migraines during pregnancy can be brought on by a number of things, including pregnancy hormones, an imbalance in brain chemicals and [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-06-22T21:59:51+00:00June 22nd, 2021|

Continuing progress in Autism Spectrum Disorder followed by upper cervical chiropractic care

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 complaint [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-06-02T18:17:27+00:00June 2nd, 2021|

Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Ear Infections in Babies

Some small children and babies have low immune system due to which they are more vulnerable to different forms of infections. Otitis Media (OM) mostly occurs in babies who have been ill due to the flu or cold. Viruses and bacteria find a way into the middle ear leading to ear infections. Sometimes mechanical obstructions caused by the structural misalignment inside the ear such as skull, jawbones and cervical spine lead to blockage. In [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-10-27T03:40:08+00:00March 8th, 2021|

Is Advil Really Helping Headache Sufferers?

Is Advil Really Helping Headache Sufferers? While there are many different causes of headaches, there is there been a documented case where the underlying cause was Advil deficiency! Advil, aspirin, Tylenol and others are only masking your symptoms while the underlying cause continues to worsen. While we have seen amazing results in our own patients. There is also a growing body of research that shows that upper cervical specific chiropractic is very effective at [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2023-10-03T15:52:37+00:00February 8th, 2021|