What is a NUCCA Adjustment?
NUCCA spinal corrections are made from the atlas, the top bone of the spine. The NUCCA adjustment is a light, gentle force technique. There is no twisting or turning of the head, neck, or back, nor any cracking or popping that one might associate with traditional chiropractic manipulations. Because there is not any type of thrust associated with this technique, it is ideal for patients that may be apprehensive of traditional chiropractic techniques.
Patients will only feel a light pressure below the ear during the adjustment.
It’s Simple
Any accident or injury at any age can misalign the spine and cause the head and neck to shift away from vertical. The misalignment causes stress on the nervous system the master control of the body. This, in turn, causes contraction of muscles, postural distortion of the body, and if left uncorrected, spinal decay. Correcting the misalignment of the spine can bring the spine back to center, alleviating the stress put on the nervous system and allowing the body to heal.
Our spinal column’s nerves are extremely sensitive to pressure and tension. When the spine is sufficiently misaligned, the nerves are under stress, their regular impulses are compromised, and the body’s function is altered.
Four major tasks are carried out by nerves:
- Control and maintain all essential bodily processes, such as breathing, digestion, and circulation.
- Muscular contractions that enable movement.
- Give us the ability to sense, perceive, and feel.
- Connecting us to the outside world through learning, experiencing, and behavior.
NUCCA examines your structure and nerve system
Your thorough medical history, including any prior traumas, car accidents, surgeries, other treatment plans, and other diagnostic tests, including x-rays, are examined at the beginning of the process. Your primary complaints must all be investigated and appraised, including their location, time of start, and severity. Your health objectives and how they relate to your ability to lead the life you love are both important to us. The doctor will next start the procedures required to decide whether you qualify for NUCCA care when this preliminary procedure is finished.
Understanding your unique misalignment
The link between the head and the neck will be the main area of focus for our doctors. The vertebrae below, as well as the upper bone of the neck, the atlas, need to line up with the head. Only a few companies around the world grasp the necessary facts relevant to this crucial area with the accuracy and precision that HealthSmart does.
Leg length disparity is also known as the “short leg” phenomenon
The measurement of the leg length equality will be done while you are lying on your back. Shoulder height, hip height, and head deviation to either side may all be considered when evaluating posture further. Motion ranges can also be measured. Additionally, specialized equipment may be utilized to assess normal nerve function, pelvic rotation, and body weight distribution. Your nervous system’s operation will be carefully examined to identify any potential future health issues that could be prevented with the appropriate treatment. A series of x-rays are obtained if the history and examination suggest a spinal misalignment. It’s crucial to understand that you would only be admitted as a patient if the findings of your consultation and exam show that NUCCA care could help you. Only when care needs to be initiated do the X-rays get taken. The x-ray measurement is used to determine each modification. On the adjusting table, patients lay on their right or left side. The doctor will guide your head and neck back toward a balanced, healthy position by gently touching the side of your neck.
The importance of spinal balance
Physics, biomechanics, and exact mathematical computations are all necessary for the upper cervical adjustment. X-rays are essential for ensuring that the spinal adjustment is precise and effective. Pre-adjustment x-rays will be taken by the doctor from various perspectives, emphasizing on the atlas. The spinal misalignment’s direction, severity, and optimal method of correction are all determined by these x-rays.
Monitoring and Support
You will be closely watched for any changes you may encounter that are related to the healing process because each adjustment experience and healing reaction is specific to the individual. We have emphasized the significance of getting the finest correction on the initial appointment. After your adjustment, the doctor will order x-rays to verify the results. Usually, this is done just after the first correction. We are aware that “the better the correction, the better the chance of recovery.”
Additional Resources
Improvement in Radiographic Measurements, Posture, Pain & Quality of Life in Non-migraine Headache Patients Undergoing Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care:
- Journal of Human Hypertension – Atlas vertebra realignment and achievement of arterial pressure goal in hypertensive patients: a pilot study
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