We never treat every patient the same. Each patient will be provided with a unique treatment plan which will be based upon the findings from your chiropractor during the consultation and examination.

The factors that are taken into consideration include: your postural assessment, the x-ray findings, the history of your problem, the type of misalignment that you present with, as well as your overall lifestyle. 

Some patients notice instant improvement even before leaving our office. In other instances you may notice muscle stiffness in other areas of your body, experience some light-headedness or even fatigue after an adjustment. If they do occur, you do not have to worry, as these responses are usually temporary and are part of the healing process.

After a NUCCA correction, you may start to notice the subtle shifts and the imbalance in your body as your nervous system becomes more sensitized. However, this is not completely reliable as those feelings are subjective. 

The only way to ensure that the adjustment is needed is based on the objective parameters of your postural measurements and leg length check done by your chiropractor.

If your body is maintaining proper spinal alignment from your previous adjustment, an adjustment will create more harm rather than speeding up your recovery. 

Your recovery timeline is dependent on the amount of correction achieved, the active care that you participate in as recommended by your chiropractor and the length of time your adjustment will maintain. 

When misalignments happen in the upper neck and head, our entire body compensates by twisting and tilting. To maintain its upright position, your body will present with altered biomechanics, uneven leg lengths and hip level which over time will wear and tear your body causing pain and discomfort. 

When we restore body balance by removing the interference and rebalancing of the head and neck, other areas can be restored due to realigning of proper structural integrity and function.

To get the maximum benefits from NUCCA care, we only ask that you follow the recommended treatment plan laid out for you. As your body starts to stabilize and strengthen in the intended alignment, you will be less dependent on our intervention and the visits will be spaced out. This is where you’ll need to make a decision in continuing your NUCCA care. 

Many patients decide to come in for check-ups periodically because they understand and value the benefits of proper upper cervical alignment and want to maintain what they have invested. Instead of addressing the problems as they arise, being under maintenance care will allow you to be preventative and proactive for future problems as well as taking a first step to reaching optimal health.

As a general rule of thumb, any head or neck movements beyond your normal range, repetitive movements such as looking up and down constantly, or even purposely trying to get a “pop” or “crack” from your neck should always be avoided. These movements are precursors for injuries to your upper neck and can contribute to aggravating your condition. 

In the initial phase of healing, you’re advised to avoid any jarring or strenuous activities. These include jumping, heavy weight lifting, or any head/neck stretches beyond your normal ranges as those activities can affect your alignment and hinder your recovery process. It is critical to let your body take time to rest and heal. Light walks are recommended at this time.

As your body starts to stabilize and maintain for longer in the intended alignment, you may start to add more complex movements to your exercise routine. Start with improving your general flexibility and then gradually move your way up to strengthening exercises to improve your endurance.