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.

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]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-11-10T15:57:46+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]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2023-06-29T18:37:04+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]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2023-06-15T21:59:21+00:00February 22nd, 2020|

Vertigo —A Frequent Result of Head or Neck Trauma

If you have ever moved your head suddenly and found the room spinning, then you have experienced vertigo. It is a very common condition that results from the false sensation of movement caused by either a problem in the inner ear (common) or the central nervous system (less common). When vertigo strikes suddenly, it can result in nausea or even a fall. Healthcare providers struggle to give patients answers about vertigo. One thing that [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-10-27T03:43:33+00:00February 11th, 2020|

The Top 5 Ways That You Are Damaging Your Spine

There are no spine transplants! Taking care of your spine should be a high priority for the health of anybody. So here are the top 5 ways that you are likely damaging your spine on a daily basis. Sleeping on Your Stomach This is the one habit that is the most harmful to the health and function of our spine and our nervous system. When the head is turned to the side and then the [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-11-10T16:01:06+00:00January 28th, 2020|

Pediatric headache and its relation to youth sport, explained.

Pediatric headache is an increasingly reported phenomenon and there is evidence of impaired function of the upper cervical spine in children with cervicogenic headaches. [1] The National Headache Foundation estimates that over sixty percent of all children suffer from occasional headaches. The majority of school-age children get headaches, and many have headaches on a recurrent basis. Even before entering school, roughly one-third of children experience a headache at some point. Children miss more than one [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-11-04T16:48:44+00:00January 21st, 2020|

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is Keeping Your Brain Afloat

Have you or your child recently suffered a injury that led to a concussion? Are you or your child experiencing post-concussion syndrome? Your brain's cortex is cushioned from your skull by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). That is a colorless fluid that circulates in the ventricular system, and it serves an important purpose to your cerebral blood flow. What's the purpose of CSF? Well, here are some things you should know. The Purpose of Cerebrospinal Fluid? [Read More]

NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago2021-11-04T16:45:54+00:00January 21st, 2020|