Facial Pain, Headache,Headache Relief,Headaches, Jaw Ache,Jaw Pain, Migraine,Migraine Relief,Migraines,TMJ, TMJ Relief, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia ReliefTrigeminal neuralgia is chronic pain that is connected to the trigeminal nerve that sends signals to the brain about sensations in the facial area. If a person has this condition, something simple that stimulates this nerve can bring him extreme pain. He or she must take extreme care when doing any of the following:

  • Brushing teeth
  • Chewing
  • Washing the face
  • Putting on makeup or lotion
  • Smiling
  • Sleeping on the affected side

Because the above are things that are done routinely, avoiding an attack can be nearly impossible. Medical doctors will more-than-likely recommend medication to ease the pain and possibly surgery if that does not work. Patients with trigeminal neuralgia are beginning to look for a more natural solution that has been proven to work. Does this actually exist?

Upper Cervical Chiropractic Helps with Trigeminal Neuralgia

There have been many cases of success in helping this condition through chiropractic care. One such case is that of a 10-year-old boy who had trigeminal neuralgia. After receiving 2 weeks of upper cervical chiropractic that focused specifically on correcting the alignment of the atlas (C1) vertebra, his symptoms actually disappeared. A year and a half later he had a follow-up visit, and it was reported that he had not had an attack since. Why is this type of chiropractic successful?

The atlas and axis bones, the top two vertebrae of the spine, are responsible for protecting the spinal cord. If a misalignment happens here, they can harm the spinal cord by putting pressure on it. This causes the brain and body to no longer communicate properly. Improper signals can lead to such things as trigeminal neuralgia and other serious health conditions.

As an upper cervical chiropractor, I focus on realigning the atlas and axis bones through a gentle, precise adjustment. Once this problem is corrected, the body and brain begin to communicate better. This often leads to a remission of trigeminal neuralgia symptoms.

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Dr. Young Chung of NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, with a location in Chicago and a 2nd location in Wheeling is an Upper Cervical Specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). His upper cervical clinic also serves Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines and other headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at http://www.NUCCAwellnessChicago.com/