Can NUCCA help patients with MS?
Everyday of the year people are popping into their chiropractor’s office for a realignment of a neck or back. Because of our busy and stressful lives, necks and backs will continue to need care. People of all ages ranging from infants to the elderly have received so much relief from realignment that they’d sooner give up a café, latte’ or cup of ‘joe’ than a much needed back or neck adjustment.
Now a growing number of people with Multiple Sclerosis have been receiving gradual to complete relief of symptoms with NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). This new avenue of treatment adds to the growing stack of confusing facts and hypotheses about Multiple Sclerosis, its cause, diagnosis and treatment.
*When Head Tilt develops and the body becomes imbalanced, The Brain Stem is compressed, restricting the flow of health and healing messages from the brain to that part of the body serviced by these compressed nerves. This can cause pain and suffering and decrease the quality of your life.*
Many doctors worldwide would agree and admit that Multiple Sclerosis is one the top problem-child diseases that continually haunts and challenges them. Because Multiple Sclerosis can and often does mimic various other diseases, it is not only difficult to diagnose, but is almost near to impossible to treat as well. This mimicking, strong-willed problem child called “Multiple Sclerosis” that seems to continually defy medical common sense has led well-noted scientists, physicians, nurses and sometimes patients to approach the disease from many different avenues in search of answers and symptom relief. One such avenue is a realignment of the upper cervical spine. It’s called Upper Cervical Care or the NUCCA Technique.
This avenue of thought is based on some studies that show that previous accidents that involved some type of trauma to the spine; usually some long forgotten about injury minor or serious thereby causing a compressing of the brain stem and most often causing a misalignment of the spine are related to Multiple Sclerosis. Information like this is vital and not to be dismissed because the brainstem is very involved in the proper functioning of the central nervous system which is instrumental in carrying messages and signals throughout the central nervous system. Malfunctioning errors of this kind is a major face of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms.
How can NUCCA help? After obtaining several images of your vertebrae to determine exactly where the misalignment is, proper adjustments over time can be made to put your head back in balance so the rest of your body and system can be back in balance. Patients find NUCCA care to be painless, very specific and gentle.
NUCCA focuses on the “Atlas” vertebrae located just beneath the brainstem where the problem is. A partial dislocation of the Atlas vertebrae is believed to be the cause of many illnesses, with Multiple Sclerosis right up there at the top. It literally throws the entire body out of balance inside and outside. It’s the classic strand of hair in the eye that causes much discomfort. The specific technique for manipulating the Atlas is an advanced version of Ralph Gregory, DC’s original Grostic technique perfected by NUCCA.
Is NUCCA for you?
Do some of your own research. Over the years, various ABC pharmaceutical type drugs have brought a measure of relief to many patients with Multiple Sclerosis, sometimes even slowing its progression in a good number of patients. Unfortunately, not all have experienced favorable results. Many of these patients have sought out other alternative methods in their search for even a little symptom relief. NUCCA is one of those alternative methods.
I have MS. Since the worst flare-up in my history (40 yrs) took place this year I was determined to find a better solution. I did this by seeking the only NUCCA or Spinal Engineer in St. Louis. I consistently visited his office twice weekly for 8 weeks. I begin to feel better day by day. I missed one week and started to go backwards again. This last Thursday I returned and plan to never quit again. The Atlas is the super structure of our wonderful body’s. Keep it in alignment and better health is possible. I have other friends that have MS. I have shared this info with them in hopes they can find the same relief. We can find a cure if we think outside the box. Many that suffer from this illness also had measles when they were children. Just wanted to get that out there too.
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That’s great news that you are receiving NUCCA care. Proper Upper Cervical alignment is vital in allowing your body to heal at its optimum. I always explain to patients who have MS and are seeking information about NUCCA; NUCCA does not cure or “treat” MS, or any other condition. However, having your atlas out of alignment can magnify the symptoms associated with those health challenges. Patients that consult our office with MS often describe fatigue as a problem. After 30 days we do a re-evaluation. Often times patients will notice that, “Yes, I still get tired after walking. Yes, my balance isn’t perfect. But, I can walk for 10 minutes further now before I have to sit down and I do feel more stable on my week.”
Keep sticking with it. Remember, more visits does not make you better faster; although check-ups are important to make sure you are in alignment. Holding your adjustment is what matters the most. Be sure to check with your doctor about proper sleeping habits and daily activities to make sure you are not putting your upper cervical area under any undue stress.