Neck Surgery Risks Neck surgery is usually considered if the patient has experienced an injury or has other serious health issues that can include narrow blood vessels, thyroid problems or severe osteoarthritis. Neck surgery is a concern when it comes to treating neck pain because there are many fragile structures in the neck that, when […]
Migraines and Nausea Besides just excruciating pain, migraines can be associated with various other symptoms. One common migraine symptom is nausea. The nausea may even become so great that vomiting results. What are the causes of migraines and why is nausea a symptom? An even more important question is: what can you do about your […]
Risks of Back Surgery Most of us don't really appreciate our back and all that it does for us; that is until every move we make causes pain which is usually severe; at this point you'd almost do anything to relieve the pain. The muscles, bones and joints that make up the back are among […]
Posture Poor posture can hamper the ability of the lungs to expand and is the primary risk factor in a number of injuries. After a while, poor posture begins to feel normal and proceeds to regress even further from good posture, this is a vicious cycle that leads to muscle tension that leads to even […]
A Healthy Back Most of us tend to ignore our back, that is, until back pain flares up, resulting in a dull, constant ache and/or a sudden sharp pain. Back pain can be caused by a fracture, sprain, or other accidental injury, can be caused by a medical condition, being sedentary and overweight, or simply […]
Healthy Neck For an ailment that’s as common as neck pain (affecting around 70% of Americans), there are several ways to improve the health of your neck naturally including the following 5 recommendations. 1. Good Posture We've all heard this one and it involves avoiding slouching whether you're walking or sitting in a chair. Also, […]
Silent Migraine The main symptom of a migraine is head pain, right? Not always! A silent migraine is a type of migraine that has many other migraine symptoms without the head pain. With silent migraines, dizziness may be the primary symptom. For other silent migraines, vertigo may be accompanied by nausea, fatigue, chills, confusion, irritability, […]
NUCCA Chiropractic Many people are confused about chiropractors in general. Maybe you are unsure about why you would see a NUCCA (upper cervical) chiropractor and what exactly an upper cervical chiropractor does. Today were going to look at 5 of the most common misconceptions people have about upper cervical chiropractors. Is NUCCA Chiropractic Safe? Some […]
Does Your Neck Hurt? Do you regularly sleep on your stomach? This is the one habit that is the most harmful to the health and function of our spine and our nervous system. When the head is turned to the side and then the weight of the body is placed upon it...the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, discs, nerves, etc. […]
How do I know if I’m a candidate for NUCCA? Many people hear about NUCCA Care and are wondering if they can be helped by this extraordinary type of care. The first step is a consultation where your history, especially any history of head or neck trauma will be discussed. Next, an examination will be […]
