Image by * debris * via Flickr Most people with chronic sinus problems will suffer with regular congestion or infections or both for years. Improper drainage of the sinuses can lead to chronic colds and flu, allergies, fatigue and more. So what to do? Take endless decongestants, antihistamines, and nasal steroids? That will help you to contribute to [...]
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Should I have sinus surgery? Are there other options?
Posted in Allergies, Mid-Back Problems, Neck Problems, Scoliosis, Sinus Problems, tagged American Academy of Otolaryngology, brain stem, Carlsbad, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Christian chiropractor, Conditions and Diseases, Gentle Correction, Health, Infection, Nasal irrigation, Neck Pain, Neti pot, NUCCA, Oceanside, San Diego, Sinusitis, United States on November 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
More Research Linking the Upper Neck to Multiple Sclerosis
Posted in Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Problems, tagged Brain, brain stem, Carlsbad, Central nervous system, Chiropractic, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Health, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurological disorder, NUCCA, Numbness, Oceanside, San Diego, Southern California, spinal cord, Tingling, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista, weakness, whiplash on October 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A recent case study published in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research titled “Improvement in a Female with Multiple Sclerosis Undergoing Chiropractic Care Utilizing Toggle Recoil Technique: A Case Report” by John Taylor Thornhill, DC. Again raises the question… …is Multiple Sclerosis related to trauma to the head and neck? On this blog in [...]
Can problems with your neck cause problems with the ears?
Posted in Ear Infections, Hearing Loss, Meniere's Disease, Neck Problems, Ringing in the Ears/Tinnitus, Vertigo, tagged brain stem, Carlsbad, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Conditions and Diseases, Ear, Ear Nose and Throat, Eustachian tube, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Health, Hearing impairment, Inner ear, Ménière's disease, NUCCA, Oceanside, Patient, San Diego, Southern California, spinal cord, Tinnitus, Traffic collision, Trauma, Trauma (medicine), Trigeminal Neuralgia, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista, whiplash on August 23, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Image via Wikipedia Meniere’s Disease, Cochlear Hydrops, Tinnitus, hearing loss, chronic ear infections and even vertigo can frequently be related to trauma to the nerves from the upper neck (lower brain stem area) that go into the ears. Upper neck trauma can lead to a variety of different ear problems due to the neurological connection. Dr. Michael Burcon in Michigan has [...]
Botox, Brain Surgery or NUCCA?
Posted in Bell's Palsy, Hemifacial Spasm, Neck Problems, Trigeminal Neuralgia-Face Pain, tagged Bell's palsy, Botulinum toxin, brain stem, Carlsbad, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Health, Hemifacial spasm, Microvascular decompression, Neck Pain, NUCCA, Oceanside, San Diego, Southern California, spinal cord, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista on August 17, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Cranial Nerve Compressive Syndromes such as Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bell’s Palsy, Hemifacial spasm or palsy and others. Are among the most devastating of all health conditions both in pain and social impact. The medical approaches to these conditions are extremely invasive, including botox injections. Botox, or Botulinum toxin as it is known in the scientific community, is [...]
Danger in Backpacks: Are our kids carrying too big a load?
Posted in Children and Upper Cervical Care, Lower Back Problems, Mid-Back Problems, Neck Problems, Wellness, tagged Back to School, Backpack, brain stem, Carlsbad, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, ElementarySchool, Gentle Correction, Lower Back Problems, Luggage, Migraine Headaches, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Neck Pain, NUCCA, Shopping, Student, Travel, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Who hasn’t wondered whether small children lugging oversized, heavy backpacks to-and-from school might be risking serious injury to their growing spines and will one day suffer from serious back pain? Apparently, there is real cause for concern. According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission study, more than 75% of students ages 8-12 suffer from increasing [...]
How can I get the normal motion back in my neck?
Posted in Neck Problems, Wellness, tagged brain stem, Carlsbad, Central nervous system, Chiropractic, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Gentle Correction, Head injury, head trauma, Health, Neck, Neck Pain, NUCCA, Oceanside, Range of motion, San Diego, Southern California, spinal cord, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista on July 23, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Many patients will come to me or other NUCCA doctors after they have tried everything and have seen everyone. The most I have ever heard was 50 different doctors before seeing me! Sometimes it must be hard to keep looking for answers. But I want to encourage you that your body was designed to heal. The cause [...]
Is there any Hope of getting well?
Posted in Mid-Back Problems, Neck Problems, tagged brain stem, Carlsbad, Central nervous system, Cervical vertebrae, Chiropractic, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Health, Medical Specialties, Neck, NUCCA, Pain, Pain Management, Physical therapy, San Diego, Southern California, Upper Back Pain, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista on July 6, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Hope is a very powerful emotion. John Maxwell once said “when there is hope in the future, there is power in the present.” Many patients come into my office as a last hope. They may have tried the medical approach, alternative approaches and even other chiropractic approaches. But when they hear about NUCCA, a sliver [...]
Is your Brain and your Body Disconnected?
Posted in Lower Back Problems, Multiple Sclerosis, Neck Problems, Sciatica, Whiplash, tagged Blood flow, Brain, brain stem, Carlsbad, Chiropractic, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Christian chiropractor, Christopher Reeve, Dimmer, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Health, Lower Back Problems, Neck, Neck Pain, NUCCA, Numbness, Oceanside, Prayer, San Diego, San Diego County California, Southern California, Spinal adjustment, spinal cord, Tingling, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista, weakness, whiplash on May 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Many times after an initial adjustment in the office a patient will report feeling a flushing in their face or a feeling of a changed blood flow in their neck or other area of the body. Why does this happen? And how is changing blood flow patterns important to health and function of the body. [...]
Why do my arms itch?
Posted in Brachioradial Pruritis, Neck Problems, tagged Benadryl, Brachioradial Pruritis, brain stem, Cervical vertebrae, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Health, Neck, NUCCA, Oceanside, San Diego, San Diego County, San Diego County California, United States, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista on May 4, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Are your arms itching and burning? Is the only relief an ice pack applied to the area? Does it get worse at night? Do you have a history of head or neck injuries? Car accidents? Falls? Other Traumas? Recently we have published a Case Study in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research on the resolution [...]
Pregnancy and Delivery with an Aligned Spine: Doesn’t it just make Sense?
Posted in Arm or Hand Problems, Children and Upper Cervical Care, Digestive Problems, Lower Back Problems, Neck Problems, Pregnancy, tagged Back pain, Carlsbad, Chiropractic, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Christian chiropractor, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Health, Human back, Lower Back Problems, Neck Pain, NUCCA, Numbness, Oceanside, Pain, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Southern California, spinal cord, Upper Back Pain, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista on February 24, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Back pain in pregnancy is very common. It is estimated that between 50% and 80% of women experience some form of back pain during pregnancy. Such pain can range from mild pain associated with specific activities to acute back pain that can become chronic back pain if not properly addressed. Studies show that lower back [...]
