NUCCA stands for the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. It is a very precise and corrective form of body balancing chiropractic. NUCCA is unique from most other chiropractic techniques in that it works with the body’s central balancing mechanisms that maintain a person’s ability to function in a gravity environment. It is the feedback to the brain from the eyes, ears and proprioception that allows the human body to maintain an upright posture under the constant stress of gravity. When this ability to balance the body is compromised a person’s frame breaks down and the spine locks into a stressed position. This shows up upon examination as a high and a low hip, rotated hips, and a spine that is locked into a contorted position.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Chiropractic Treatments – Can They Help My Headaches?
One very common symptom a patient will see a chiropractor for is chronic headaches. Chiropractic treatment can help in curing chronic headaches with the slightest side effects, highest safety and the utmost positive effects.
Chiropractors have had significant success relieving chronic pains, especially headaches. Patients are able to discontinue painkillers or other over the counter medicines that they have previously relied on for years. Treatments have been shown to be as effective, if not more effective as medications in relieving chronic headaches.
Chiropractors are able to offer a safe, natural way to reduce pain. Chiropractors are trained in a variety of therapeutic methods. Chiropractic manipulation allows the muscles to relax eliminating muscle spasms, restore functionality and help you along to a faster recovery. The need and benefits of these therapies vary from patient to patient. With the right treatment, you can experience improved mobility and decrease pain which can help to improve your quality of life.
Chiropractic treatment helps your body heal itself by eliminating obstacles that prevent you from feeling well. Instead of just subduing the symptoms of your health problems with drugs or surgery, it builds first on your bodies own healing strengths. Treatment will help your muscles, joints and nerves to function optimally. This allows your body to heal itself naturally from mechanical injuries, postural imbalances created by every day activities, 'bad habits', or specific traumas.
As a chiropractor, I will focus on restoring functionality, which in turn reduces pain. I do not prescribe medications or perform surgery. Instead I use chiropractic adjustments and treatment modalities to restore balance to the body thus allowing it to heal and function the way it was intended.
If you suffer from chronic headaches, chiropractic treatment could be the solution for you. Treatments are usually pain free and require minimal appointments. So go ahead, allow yourself the quality of life you deserve. Your new headache- free life awaits you!
Dr. Nathaniel Elkins
www.drelkinschiropractic.com
310-445-8300
Chiropractors have had significant success relieving chronic pains, especially headaches. Patients are able to discontinue painkillers or other over the counter medicines that they have previously relied on for years. Treatments have been shown to be as effective, if not more effective as medications in relieving chronic headaches.
Chiropractors are able to offer a safe, natural way to reduce pain. Chiropractors are trained in a variety of therapeutic methods. Chiropractic manipulation allows the muscles to relax eliminating muscle spasms, restore functionality and help you along to a faster recovery. The need and benefits of these therapies vary from patient to patient. With the right treatment, you can experience improved mobility and decrease pain which can help to improve your quality of life.
Chiropractic treatment helps your body heal itself by eliminating obstacles that prevent you from feeling well. Instead of just subduing the symptoms of your health problems with drugs or surgery, it builds first on your bodies own healing strengths. Treatment will help your muscles, joints and nerves to function optimally. This allows your body to heal itself naturally from mechanical injuries, postural imbalances created by every day activities, 'bad habits', or specific traumas.
As a chiropractor, I will focus on restoring functionality, which in turn reduces pain. I do not prescribe medications or perform surgery. Instead I use chiropractic adjustments and treatment modalities to restore balance to the body thus allowing it to heal and function the way it was intended.
If you suffer from chronic headaches, chiropractic treatment could be the solution for you. Treatments are usually pain free and require minimal appointments. So go ahead, allow yourself the quality of life you deserve. Your new headache- free life awaits you!
Dr. Nathaniel Elkins
www.drelkinschiropractic.com
310-445-8300
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Chiropractic Works
It has been simply stated by chiropractic patients and Doctors of Chiropractic that "Chiropractic Works" it is just that simple. Great I agree, but we can't stop there, we need to explain it.
The basic premise of chiropractic is that there is an intelligence inside each of us. It has been there from birth and will continue to function our entire life. This inborn intelligence regulates everything in our body, from the breath we take through out our day to the healing of damaged tissues in the body. This is all done through one important system, the nervous system.
Our nervous system is the information high way though out our body. It communicates the messages from the brain to the rest of the body. In the same manner, each organ and body part communicates back to the brain. If the information highway is blocked or congested, part of the message is lost. Imagine opening a web page and having only the words load without pictures or videos. Now imagine the same amount of information being lost in a message the brain sends to the stomach. How do you think that stomach found function? Not well, the stomach would function at less than 100 percent of it's potential. I personally want the whole message delivered and to function at my peak ability.
Chiropractic focuses on just that, making sure the nervous system functions at it's optimal potential by removing any interference from the body. If you are experiencing discomfort or pain, this is your body telling you something is wrong and the nervous system needs help. If you are experiencing any problems and believe your nervous system may not be functioning properly, call for a consultation. After all we all need optimal health to live a great life.
Dr. Elkins
(310) 445-8300
www.nuccala.com
www.drelkinschiropractic.com
The basic premise of chiropractic is that there is an intelligence inside each of us. It has been there from birth and will continue to function our entire life. This inborn intelligence regulates everything in our body, from the breath we take through out our day to the healing of damaged tissues in the body. This is all done through one important system, the nervous system.
Our nervous system is the information high way though out our body. It communicates the messages from the brain to the rest of the body. In the same manner, each organ and body part communicates back to the brain. If the information highway is blocked or congested, part of the message is lost. Imagine opening a web page and having only the words load without pictures or videos. Now imagine the same amount of information being lost in a message the brain sends to the stomach. How do you think that stomach found function? Not well, the stomach would function at less than 100 percent of it's potential. I personally want the whole message delivered and to function at my peak ability.
Chiropractic focuses on just that, making sure the nervous system functions at it's optimal potential by removing any interference from the body. If you are experiencing discomfort or pain, this is your body telling you something is wrong and the nervous system needs help. If you are experiencing any problems and believe your nervous system may not be functioning properly, call for a consultation. After all we all need optimal health to live a great life.
Dr. Elkins
(310) 445-8300
www.nuccala.com
www.drelkinschiropractic.com
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
What is NUCCA?
I recently was asked, What is NUCCA and why have I never heard of this method of chiropractic before?
To answer the first part of this question, NUCCA stands for the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. NUCCA is an upper cervical technique of chiropractic that addresses the misalignment of the head in relation to the neck below. It differs from other common forms of chiropractic because it does not involve "twisting, cracking or popping" of the neck. By determining how the atlas (the first bone of the neck) has moved, a NUCCA doctor will utilize a gentle, precise adjustment to reposition the support back under the head. With the atlas restored to its correct position, the nervous system interference is removed and the base of support is re-established. Correction of the atlas misalignment allows the entire body to re-balance, resulting in less stress to all areas of the body. This means that even though we adjust at the top of the neck, the results of the adjustment can reduce discomfort in the low back or even knees.
So why haven't you heard about NUCCA?
With less than 300 doctors that practice this specialized form of chiropractic in the world, NUCCA doctors are not as widely known as neurosurgeons. As a whole the NUCCA organization is working to change this, so a better understanding of NUCCA Chiropractic is achieved. If you would like more information on this technique or would like to know how this technique can help you, please call for a consultation.
In Health
Dr. Elkins
(310) 445-8300
http://www.nuccalosangeles.com/
http://www.drelkinschiropractic.com/
To answer the first part of this question, NUCCA stands for the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. NUCCA is an upper cervical technique of chiropractic that addresses the misalignment of the head in relation to the neck below. It differs from other common forms of chiropractic because it does not involve "twisting, cracking or popping" of the neck. By determining how the atlas (the first bone of the neck) has moved, a NUCCA doctor will utilize a gentle, precise adjustment to reposition the support back under the head. With the atlas restored to its correct position, the nervous system interference is removed and the base of support is re-established. Correction of the atlas misalignment allows the entire body to re-balance, resulting in less stress to all areas of the body. This means that even though we adjust at the top of the neck, the results of the adjustment can reduce discomfort in the low back or even knees.
So why haven't you heard about NUCCA?
With less than 300 doctors that practice this specialized form of chiropractic in the world, NUCCA doctors are not as widely known as neurosurgeons. As a whole the NUCCA organization is working to change this, so a better understanding of NUCCA Chiropractic is achieved. If you would like more information on this technique or would like to know how this technique can help you, please call for a consultation.
In Health
Dr. Elkins
(310) 445-8300
http://www.nuccalosangeles.com/
http://www.drelkinschiropractic.com/
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The Many Benefits Of Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractors provide effective treatment for all types of soft tissue disorders, not just back and neck ailments. This includes conditions of the joints, chronic headache, high blood pressure, and much more. Because chiropractors focus on treating patients through a holistic approach, they can help patients avoid the need for costly drugs or expensive surgeries. The benefits of chiropractic treatment are tremendous. Your specific condition will be evaluated and analyzed during your initial examination.
Chiropractors focus on prevention to promote health throughout the body. As an example, it would be better if a person would learn how to avoid having neck pain by maintaining good posture and using good body mechanics. Spinal nerve stress is greatly reduced through chiropractic care which promotes health throughout the body. Chiropractors focus on locating these subluxations (misalignments) in your spine or other joints. If any subluxations are found, your chiropractor will generally apply a gentle corrective force to the affected area.
Chiropractic treatments can be effective in alleviating pain from tension headaches, lower back pain, neck pain and other types of pain. Chiropractic treatments can be used for preventative healthcare or for treatment of specific conditions such as intervertebral disc disease, arthritis, hip dysphasia and many other conditions.
Chiropractic treatments can have an immense impact on the range of motion and pain relief associated with whiplash. Chiropractic care also appears to be beneficial in conditions like asthma, ear aches, vertigo and boosting the immune system to properly combat infection. Chiropractic treatments can have far-reaching positive impacts on the body.
If you are experiencing chronic pain, making an appointment with a Chiropractor would be a wise decision. I can only hope that the benefits of chiropractic care prompt you to schedule a consultation to see if chiropractic is right for you. After all it can be beneficial to your body and your quality of life.
Dr Nathaniel Elkins
www.drelkinschiropractic.com
310-445-8300
310-445-8300
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