There are many people who deal with chronic pain in their head, neck, back, and other areas of their body due to injuries or chronic conditions. People who suffer from this type of pain may seek various methods of relief, including pain killers, but this may not address the root of the problem. What many people may not realize is that much of this type of pain can be relieved with upper cervical adjustments.
How Misalignment Causes Pain
Misalignment of the upper spine, specifically the cervical vertebrae under the head, can impact the communication of the central nervous system to the rest of the body. The pressure from the misalignment can affect the nerves between the vertebrae which in turn affects the areas of the body these nerves serve. The brain stem, which is the center of the nervous system, is found within the first cervical vertebra which is why misalignment of the upper spine can lead to pain and discomfort.
Headaches and Migraine
Upper cervical adjustment can help reduce stress and tension and correct the atlas subluxations which can reduce headaches and migraine.
Chronic Back Pain
Correcting the upper cervical misalignment can relieve chronic back pain, including pain in the lower back.
Neck Pain
Neck pain and shoulder pain, whether from an injury or disease, can be relieved with upper cervical chiropractic care.
Dizziness, Vertigo, and Ear Problems
Dizziness and vertigo may be caused by an inner ear disorder known as Meniere’s disease. Upper cervical chiropractic care can help with vertigo, dizziness, and other ear problems.
Whiplash, Car Accident, Personal Injury
The pain caused by whiplash, car accidents, and other personal injuries can be treated effectively with upper cervical adjustment.
Leg Pain, Sciatica
Sciatica is the irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve which can cause pain in the lower back, legs, hips, and feet. Upper cervical care has been shown to relieve sciatic pain by restoring the spinal balance.
Jaw Pain
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull and TMJ disorders can cause pain when talking or chewing. Upper cervical adjustments can help relieve pain from TMJ disorders.
Facial Pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition in which irritated cranial nerves cause sharp pains in the neck and face. This condition can be safely treated with upper cervical adjustment.
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Upper cervical adjustments can help alleviate the symptoms of post-concussion syndrome (PCS) including headaches and dizziness.
Get Checked by Our Professionals at NUCCA Wellness of Chicago
If you have been dealing with any of the above-mentioned symptoms and have had trouble finding adequate relief, upper cervical adjustment with the NUCCA technique could help. Our specialists can provide gentle, yet precise adjustments to realign the upper spine under the head to relieve the pressure on your nervous system and ease the pain and discomfort.
NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago
You can call NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago at (224) 676-1920 to get checked out by our professionals in Chicago, IL and the Northwest Suburbs.
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