What is NUCCA chiropractic technique?
NUCCA, which stands for the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, is a technique that focuses on the unique anatomy of the upper cervical spine. It is a safe and painless way to realign the entire spine with a precise upper cervical adjustment.
Does NUCCA chiropractic really work?
Bottom line, NUCCA chiropractic is a powerful, natural alternative for improving overall health and while it may not be the answer for all health issues, for the problems it can address, it has a proven, high success rate, is safe, non-invasive and painless.
What happens after NUCCA adjustment?
Immediately after, you can expect some discomfort for up to two to four days after your adjustment. This is just the body adapting to its new position. Usually, people don’t experience significant soreness or discomfort beyond their first or second adjustment. You may also feel a sense of relief, even euphoria.
How long does it take for NUCCA to work?
Does NUCCA chiropractic really work? Yes, NUCCA adjustments aim to reduce stress to the body, restoring appropriate communication and support self healing. The average patient sees a greater than 50% reduction in postural distortion within 2-3 days of the initial visit.
Is a NUCCA adjustment safe?
NUCCA is a gentle and safe approach to correcting spinal problems.
How long does NUCCA take to work?
What does NUCCA help with?
NUCCA focuses on correcting misalignment of the upper cervical spine. Precise and objective x-ray views of the head and neck are used to make mathematical measurements and evaluation of the misalignment.
Can NUCCA make symptoms worse?
No. Some people can make their joints “pop” but that’s not a correction! Worse, damage can occur by mobilizing (moving) a joint with weakened muscles and ligaments. The NUCCA correction is specific and takes years to master.
Does NUCCA hurt?
NUCCA treatment has been described as underwhelming, as it’s never painful. There is no abrupt movement involved in a NUCCA adjustment and the neck never leaves a neutral position. The intensity of the NUCCA adjustment is similar to having your pulse taken. In fact, most patients barely feel the adjustment.
Why is my chiropractic adjustment not holding?
If the balance of muscular pull isn’t proper, and certain muscles are pulling more or less than they should, your spinal alignment can and will be thrown out of whack. When adjusted by a chiropractor, the vertebrae are nudged back into proper alignment.
Yes, NUCCA adjustments aim to reduce stress to the body, restoring appropriate communication and support self healing. The average patient sees a greater than 50% reduction in postural distortion within 2-3 days of the initial visit. Most chiropractors make a visual examination of the patient’s posture.
What is NUCCA procedure?
Acute Phase The NUCCA doctor’s first and primary objective will always be to restore the entire spine back to balanced position.
What to expect after a NUCCA adjustment?
– Alleviation of symptoms – Feeling relaxed and/or sleepy – Muscle soreness or stiffness in other areas of the body – Heat and/or a tingling sensation
Is NUCCA adjustment gimmick?
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.