Anyone who wants their body to function effectively should be assessed. Treatment will only be provided to those who are found to have a measurable need for care. Although upper cervical chiropractors often end up seeing patients with fairly significant discomfort, the assessment that occurs allows the practitioner the ability to visualize and reduce the pain.

Yes, we believe all children should have the benefit of a properly balanced body. Children can be adjusted using the NUCCA procedure right from birth. Often children do not need the full NUCCA assessment as their many simple reflexes that can be checked, allowing for a modified exam.

What makes NUCCA chiropractic spinal care unique compared to other care? Generally the approach to the care of the spine is in two different ways. The majority of practitioners attempt to influence the spine in areas of segmental or local fixations to increase mobility and hope for improved structural stability.

Be assessed by a NUCCA trained chiropractor so that it can be determined whether or not an adjustment is indicated. By paying attention to your body, you may become more sensitive to whether or not you are in alignment. Although some rely on the return of their symptoms to tell them when they’ve lost their alignment, it is best to get regular checkups.

When posture is corrected, the entire body rebalances resulting in less stress to all areas including your low back. Your postural muscles are constantly working to maintain an upright posture. Postural distortion results in uneven weight distribution over all of your joint surfaces. The muscles throughout your neck, back, arms and legs will compensate for the imbalance, so lower back is likely a sign that you’re out of alignment.

NUCCA has been shown to be very effective in reducing postural distortion. Whether or not a person’s postural distortion is related to symptoms they are exhibiting can only be determined by improving the posture and observing changes. There are three possible effects that are demonstrated after an adjustment : Person feels no significant change; Person feels some improvement; Person feels significant improvement and symptoms disappear.

You are only adjusted when the objective findings indicate you are subluxated (i.e. postural distortion, a contractured/shortened leg). How often you get adjusted is directly related to your body’s ability to maintain your alignment.

Healing is individual and there are many contributing factors. The more personal responsibility the patient assumes in this process, generally the better the results. The healing process takes time.