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At Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York (UCC-NY) we perform a very specialized form of Upper Cervical Care called NUCCA (after the assocation for which it is named.)
What is NUCCA?
NUCCA is a very specific and very gentle chiropractic technique. There is no "cracking" but rather very gentle adjustment to the first vertebra in the back (the C1 or the "Atlas").
 Why does NUCCA chiropractic treatment focus on the alignment of just one bone - the Atlas? Because the head, which can weigh as much as 14 lbs, (professional bowling balls weigh between 10-13 pounds), when out of alignment can put tremendous pressure on the nerves which run from the brain through the openings in the Atlas to the rest of the body.
When the head is out of alignment, the rest of the body will twist causing one shoulder to drop down, one hip to be pulled up, etc. (Please see "How did I get this way?") This twisting is not visible to anyone not looking for it. But the resulting conditions are well known to all, including: migraines, herniated discs, dizziness, fibromyalgia, allergies, asthma, chronic neck and back pain, and many others. (See list below.)
The head was meant to sit level on the Atlas, its "platform", but over years of sports, raising kids, or even simple childhood slips and falls, lots of things can happen which can cause this 14 lbs. ball to shift off center. When that happens, pressure is put on the nerves passing through the Atlas, not unlike putting a 14lb brick on a hose and causing the hose to kink. Just as with fluid through the kinked hose, brain signals do not pass properly through the kinked nerve and numerous conditions can result and, worsen, as the nerve continues or worsens in this kinked state.
Diagnosing and Treatment of Your Misalignment
At Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York (UCC-NY) we take a number of diagnostic tests which can visibly illustrate misalignment and the problems which can be caused by it. (Please See Diagnostics)
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Through a series of adjustments, the NUCCA chiropractic procedure and treatment returns the head to balance so that the "kinked" nerves can return to a healthy state. In most cases, nerves, which may have been under stress for many years will return to their normal state and proper nerve health can be restored. Often the restoration is visible in before and after x-rays which can literally show the spine as it returns to its healthy position.
Why don't more people know about the success of Upper Cervical Care?
Unfortunately, we as a culture tend to focus more on surgical or pharmaceutical solutions before we consider a procedure which simply returns the body to its intended state. But this is changing as more and more Americans suffering from a wide range of conditions, seek a more holistic approach and a healthy lifestyle. Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care is increasingly playing a role in their new-found, pain-free lives.
We at Upper Cervical Chiropractic of NY, welcome the opportunity to tell you more about NUCCA and our chiropractic services. Please call us for your free consultation. Or, just ask a friend who has discovered Upper Cervical Care!
Conditions successfully treated by the NUCCA chiropractic procedure:
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