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 »
What is Causing my Seizures?
Posted in Epilepsy/Seizures, Headaches, Hearing Loss, High Blood Pressure/Hypertension, Migraines/Migraine Headaches, tagged Bathroom, brain stem, Carlsbad, Central nervous system, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Conditions and Diseases, Epileptic seizure, Gentle Correction, Head injury, head trauma, Headaches, Health, Migraine Headaches, Neurological Disorders, NUCCA, Oceanside, Patient, San Diego, Southern California, spinal cord, Trauma, United States, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista, Vista Chiropractor, Wikipedia on November 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
A recent case study published by the legendary Dr. Roy Sweat is linking head trauma, concussions and seizures together. According to the case study there are about 500,000 brain injuries in the United States every year. Of the people hospitalized for a brain injury only 5-7% ever experience a seizure disorder from their injury. Seizures [...]
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 Neck Problems Cause Dizziness?
Posted in Vertigo, tagged Balance disorder, brain stem, Brainstem, Carlsbad, Central nervous system, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Cranial nerve, Dizziness, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Health, Neck, Neurological Disorders, NUCCA, Oceanside, Southern California, spinal cord, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista, whiplash on September 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Vertigo, dizziness, disequilibrium and many other of these types of conditions can be directly related to old head and neck injuries that have never been properly addressed and the underlying damage to the upper neck has led to dysfunction in the ears, the balancing system of the body or both. When the head or neck is injured the [...]
Acid Reflux, Allergies and Headaches? Could they be related?
Posted in Acid Reflux, Allergies, Headaches, tagged Advil, brain stem, Brainstem, Carlsbad, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Christian chiropractor, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Headaches, Irritable bowel syndrome, NUCCA, Oceanside, San Diego, Trauma, Tums, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista, whiplash on September 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Image by afagen via Flickr How could Acid Reflux, Allergies and Headaches all be related? Through the Brain Stem… The Brain stem is an extension of the brain itself that extends down into the upper neck area (upper cervical spine). The brain stem is susceptible to injury if the Atlas or Axis the top two bones [...]
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 [...]
Top Five Ways to Damage your Spine
Posted in Health Stewardship, tagged brain stem, Carlsbad, Cervical vertebrae, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Degenerative disc disease, Drinking water, Gentle Correction, Health, Joint, Neck, Neck Pain, NUCCA, Oceanside, Physical exercise, San Diego, Sleep, Southern California, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista on August 6, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Sleeping 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. are compressed. The application of this [...]
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 [...]
