Other Conditions and Symptoms
The central nervous system is responsible for relaying communications between the brain to the rest of the body. Any disruption to this communication can cause a range of problems throughout the body, including pain and discomfort. Because of this, chronic conditions and symptoms like pain can be relieved through upper cervical chiropractic care.
When the upper cervical spine becomes misaligned, it throws off balance in the body and disrupts communication from the central nervous system. The brainstem, which controls and regulates the critical functions of the autonomic nervous system, is located closely to the upper cervical spine. When the atlas and axis vertebrae at the top of the spine in the neck become misaligned, it can compress and irritate the nerves coming from the brainstem. This can result in reduction in nerve functions that lead to a variety of chronic health conditions.
Adjusting the atlas vertebrae to correct the upper cervical misalignment restores balance to the body and opens communication between the brain and the body, which allows the body to heal on its own effectively. Many people have experienced relief from pain and other neurological conditions with upper cervical care that traditional medical care cannot provide.
NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago offers upper cervical chiropractic care to help relieve pain and symptoms from a number of different conditions in Chicago, IL and the Northwest Suburbs. We specialize in the NUCCA chiropractic which involves gentle, yet precise adjustments to correct the atlas (C1) subluxation in the upper cervical spine. Realignment restores balance and relieves pressure on the nerves which can reduce the pain and symptoms of a wide variety of conditions.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that can cause widespread of chronic pain and stiffness throughout the body as well as fatigue. While we do not know the exact cause of fibromyalgia, upper neck injuries are thought to contribute to the symptoms. Fibromyalgia is considered one of the nervous system disorders that involves a variety of neurological conditions such as cognitive problems, visual symptoms, hypersensitivity, sleep disturbance, etc. It is possible for misalignment of the upper cervical spine to interfere with the communication between the brain and the body and put pressure on the nerves which can worsen the pain and stiffness.
Visiting a NUCCA chiropractor for fibromyalgia may be the best option for relief. Our NUCCA chiropractors provide gentle adjustment in the upper cervical spine to restore spinal balance and nerve functions that can help alleviate the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, may also be caused by injuries to the upper neck. The upper cervical spine houses the brainstem which is responsible for regulating several functions within the body, including blood pressure. Therefore, upper cervical misalignment could affect the function of the brainstem and impact its regulation of blood pressure.
Manual adjustment by NUCCA chiropractic care has been associated with reduced artery pressure, which can yield positive results for high blood pressure. A study that has been published in the Journal of Human Hypertension concluded that restoration of Atlas misalignment is associated with sustained reductions in blood pressure similar to use of two-drug combination therapy.
https://www.nature.com/articles/1002133
Disc Herniations
There is a disc between each vertebra that absorbs the shock when there is an impact to the spine. Uneven force distribution from twists and bends of the spine can cause the discs to weaken and bulge, leading to disc herniation. Herniated discs cause nerve irritation that can lead to neck or back pain.
Herniated discs pain can be alleviated with upper cervical chiropractic care as keeping the head, neck, and spine in balance, which can help with distributing the weights evenly in the spinal joints. Weight distribution is important factor to keep the health of the spinal discs.
Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Foot Pain
Pain in the hip, knee, ankle, and foot can be caused by poor posture. This is because the unbalanced weight distribution from poor posture puts pressure on the joints of lower extremities which can cause tissue irritation, inflammation, and pain.
In some cases, poor posture may cause misalignment of the upper cervical spine which can contribute to pain felt in the lower extremities. Upper cervical chiropractic care can realign the head, neck, and back and help relieve inflammation and irritation on the tissues and nerves to alleviate pain in the lower extremities.
Shoulder Pain
The shoulder joint is one of the complex joints in the human body. There are two major muscles in the neck that connect to shoulder region, and these muscles extend from the base of the skull and upper cervical vertebrae and attach to the collar bone and the scapula. When the upper cervical spine in the neck becomes misaligned, this can cause muscle tightness and stiffness that results in pain and discomfort of the shoulder. Realigning the upper cervical spine with the NUCCA technique can help ease tension in the muscles that connect the neck to the shoulder.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus is an inner ear disorder that causes ringing in the ears. One of the potential causes of tinnitus is injuries to the head or upper neck that cause misalignment of the upper cervical spine. Upper cervical subluxations can irritate the nerves the feed the ears, leading to the symptoms of tinnitus, fullness in the ear, dizziness or imbalance problems. Realigning the upper cervical spine with the NUCCA technique can relieve stress on the nerves and alleviate the symptoms of tinnitus.
Call NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago
If you experience any of the above-mentioned conditions or symptoms and have struggled to find relief, you may benefit from upper cervical chiropractic care. Using the NUCCA technique, we provide precise yet gentle adjustments to correct misalignment of the upper cervical spine to realign the head and neck. Upper cervical realignment relieves pressure and irritation on the nerves and allows for better communication between the brain and the body to alleviate many of the symptoms and conditions listed above.
You can reach NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago at (224) 676-1920 to learn more about our upper cervical chiropractic care or to schedule an appointment at our Chicago, IL location.