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 »
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 [...]
More Research Linking the Upper Neck to Fibromyalgia
Posted in Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia, Headaches, Migraines/Migraine Headaches, Sciatica, Whiplash, tagged brain stem, Carlsbad, Chiropractic, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Headaches, Health, Migraine Headaches, Neck Pain, San Diego County California, Sciatica, Trauma (medicine), United States, Vista, Wheelchair, whiplash on July 16, 2011 | 4 Comments »
In the June 2011 edition of the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research. Dr. Nimira Alibhoy DC presents the case of a 45-year-old female with a history of two major head traumas and 10 car accidents leading to complaints of an 11 year history of fibromyalgia. The history from the study is quite remarkable: The patient was a 45-year-old female [...]
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. [...]
Do concussions cause chronic headaches and vertigo?
Posted in Headaches, Vertigo, tagged Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, brain stem, Carlsbad, Cervical vertebrae, Chiropractic, chiropractic in vista, chiropractic Vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Concussion, Conditions and Diseases, head trauma, Headache, Headaches, Health, Migraine, Migraine Headaches, Migraines, Neck Pain, NUCCA, Oceanside, Post Concussion Syndrome, San Diego, spinal cord, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista, whiplash on March 19, 2011 | 2 Comments »
For years I have been asking my patients if they have a history of head and neck injuries including, car accidents, falls, times where they have been knocked unconscious, had a concussion or stitches to their head. Why? When accidents and injuries tear loose the connective tissue that holds the spine in place it creates a weakness, [...]
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 [...]
Dwyane Wade, Migraines and NUCCA
Posted in Migraines/Migraine Headaches, tagged brain stem, Carlsbad, chiropractic in vista, chiropractor in vista, chiropractor vista, Dwyane Wade, Erik Spoelstra, Gentle Correction, head trauma, Headaches, Justin Brown, Miami Heat, Migraine, Migraine Headaches, National Basketball Association, Neck Pain, NUCCA, Oceanside, spinal cord, Toronto, Upper Cervical, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic, Vista, whiplash on January 25, 2011 | 2 Comments »
One of NBA Basketball‘s most exciting players Dwyane Wade continues to battle migraine headaches after sitting out Saturday night’s game against Toronto, ESPN reported. “Most of the time it lasts for four days,” Wade said. “This time, the effects are going into the third day. I’m doing everything with the doctors, but there are certain [...]
