Waking up with a sore neck is never fun. It ruins your entire day. And if you wake with a sore neck several mornings in a row, then it's probably ruining your day and the days of those people around you. You're probably getting more and more irritated with the pain, thus your becoming more irritable to be around. For your sake, and or the sake of your loved ones, it's important that you seek [Read More]
Migraines and Seizures When the upper neck is misaligned it affects the way the brain is working. These brain changes can mimic a variety of different conditions. Recently the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research had a very interesting case study that discussed the impact of an upper neck misalignment on the brain. After seeing a series of medical doctors, cardiologists and neurologists a 75-year-old woman finally found a neurologist who was familiar with [Read More]
Migraines and Other Headaches If you've ever had a migraine, you're probably cringing at the thought of having a recurrence. Just a few of the symptoms presented by migraines include intense pain, extreme sensitivity to light and sound, feeling nauseated followed by vomiting. Quite a few migraine sufferers also experience numbness, a tingling sensation, visual disturbances, including auras and in some cases having difficulty communicating. One of the most devastating parts of having a [Read More]
Neck pain becomes more and more common around the globe. Much of it is being attributed to the use of tablets and iPads, particularly if they are being used to binge watch TV shows. Some are spending 4 or more hours with the neck bent down to catch up on their favorite shows. Before doing this, it is good to be informed of the following facts. Your upper cervical spine has the responsibility of [Read More]
Back pain is common all across the globe. What are some things a person can do to keep the back strong and healthy? The Pain you Feel If you suffer from back pain, you are definitely not alone. It's easy to think you can just ignore it and hope it goes away. The truth is that even if the pain you feel does go away with some ice and rest, the underlying cause of [Read More]
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]
The health of the spine can tell a lot about a person's future and how much help they will need as they get older. For some, nursing home care may be a possibility if their spine is not in good condition. Scoliosis, which is curvature of the spine, is at the top of the list of indicators for needing additional care as a person ages. Research indicates that the angle at which the curve [Read More]