NUCCA Chiropractic Care

What Is NUCCA?

At Living Well Chiropractic, P.C., we specialize exclusively in the NUCCA technique. NUCCA stands for National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, and NUCCA adjustments focus on the upper cervical spine—which is the medical term for your neck.

The NUCCA technique corrects the position of the Atlas, which is the top vertebra of your spine. It’s a two-ounce, doughnut-shaped bone that protects the brain stem. Since your brain stem is the nerve highway that connects your brain with every system and function in the body, a correction to the position of the Atlas impacts your entire spine and body.
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How Does It Work?

Unlike traditional chiropractic, NUCCA chiropractors take a series of X-rays and make careful measurements to determine how the Atlas bone is irritating the brain stem. They will then develop a plan to open up communication between the brain and body. The Atlas lies at the point where the brain connects with the spinal cord, so the entire body is affected by an adjustment. We pay special attention to posture before and after an adjustment, to assess your body’s response. Because the Atlas bone is so close to the brainstem, responses are immediate.

Precise

X-rays taken before the first correction allow us to see the exact position of your spine. We use them to figure out a precise correction formula to restore your spine to proper alignment.

Gentle

The NUCCA chiropractic technique is very gentle. There is never any popping or twisting of the neck or back. Because the adjustment is so precise, we’re able to work smarter, not harder. You’ll be amazed at how gentle it is!

Effective

NUCCA chiropractic doesn’t only address problem areas, it corrects the entire spine. This means the body can stay corrected longer, allowing for better recovery.

How NUCCA Can Help

People are beginning to understand that spinal balance and optimal nerve function are essential to health. Being structurally balanced allows the body’s healing ability to work optimally and can create better health-it may even prevent illness and disease. Since spinal integrity is an important part of growth and development, children should be checked as well.

When most people think of chiropractic care, they think of neck pain, back pain, or muscle aches. NUCCA upper cervical care can help your body work better, no matter what type of health problem you may have. We see excellent results for the following conditions with NUCCA:

Arthritis
Athletic and auto injuries
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic pain or stress
Depression
Fibromyalgia
Headaches and migraines
Herniated disc

Hormonal imbalance
Hypertension
Leg and arm numbness
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Scoliosis
Seizures
Sinus and allergy problems
TMJ

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