Who can benefit from NUCCA chiropractic care?

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 and objective 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 misalignment long before symptoms are present. The postural rebalancing created by the upper cervical adjustment allows for the body to have less gravitational stress and therefore the person can direct that now unused energy to self-healing, maintenance and thinking.

Do you accept insurance?

We do not contract with any insurance companies, however, we will bill your insurance company on your behalf.  If you have out-of-network coverage for chiropractic, you may get some reimbursement. We strive to keep our fees affordable. We do take HSA and FSA payments. 

Can children benefit from NUCCA chiropractic care?

Since there is no twisting or thrusting with the NUCCA procedure, children can be adjusted right from birth. Often children do not need the full NUCCA assessment as their many simple reflexes can be checked, allowing for a modified exam. Due to the tendency for a child’s misalignment to have been present for a relatively short period of time, the misalignment is typically less complex. Children also generally respond more quickly to adjustments and usually require fewer adjustments to attain spinal stability.

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. NUCCA, (as well as a few other chiropractic techniques), approach the spine with the ability to improve structural and sustained postural balance that leads to improved spinal stability along with balanced mobility. The benefit of NUCCA care is that long term spinal balance is maintained and that produces improved overall health and well-being.

How can I tell if I need an adjustment?

Short Answer: 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, we recommend patients to pay attention to their reflection in the mirror; paying attention to head tilt or a low shoulder for example. Other cues may include where they feel their weight distributed on their feet, or if a change in gait is observed. Even with all of these clues, it is still recommended that periodic chiropractic assessments be performed to verify proper balance.

My neck feels fine but my lower back is sore. How can NUCCA chiropractic care help my lower back?

When posture is corrected, the entire body rebalances resulting in less stress to all areas including your low back.

What can I expect after my chiropractic appointment?

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 a change in symptoms with immediate improvement.
* Person experiences new short-term symptoms associated with.

Responses to the adjustment vary from nothing, to muscle soreness, and from fatigue to a feeling of euphoria. Due to these individualized responses, all patients are given a list of things they may experience so they are familiar with what responses are normal to expect. Due to the significant postural rebalancing that occurs with the upper cervical adjustment people will often feel stiff and sore for 2-4 days as the body adapts to its new position. This discomfort is usually associated only with the first and/or second adjustment