September 26, 2012

Searching for neck pain or cranio-cervical syndrome in Anchorage?

When someone says neck problems, the first things that usually comes to mind are neck pain and stiffness. Do a search on Google about neck conditions, and you're going to find results about neck injuries and neck pain. A lot of results!
September 18, 2012

Chiropractic isn’t for back pain?

Wait--isn't chiropractic care for back pain? And aren't chiropractors quite effective at helping people with back problems. Well, no. And yes. Let's see why by taking a trip back into history.
September 7, 2012

Three ways to save on chiropractic care near Anchorage, AK

Do you want to save money on chiropractic care near Anchorage, AK? Great! There are at least three secret ways that you can do it.
March 26, 2012

Fibromyalgia pain options in Anchorage, AK

Not many fibromyalgia patients in Anchorage, AK know that they have more than one option in chiropractic care. NUCCA Upper cervical chiropractic care is gentle, logical, and often helps those with fibro pain heal in ways that they have not experienced with medications, physical therapy, manual therapy, and traditional chiropractic.
March 8, 2012

Is your chronic pain lying to you?

When you ask these new questions you might actually discover some of the answers you are seeking.
January 26, 2012

50 simple ways to lose your upper cervical alignment

Does doing any one of these 50 things mean you're going to need another adjustment? Not necessarily. Everyone is a little bit different. But they are common ways that you can set your upper cervical care backwards, and they're worth considering if you're having a hard time holding your alignment.
December 26, 2011

Will a straight neck give you arthritis?

The medical terms for a straight neck are kyphosis, lack of cervical curve, or military neck. In extreme cases one or more vertebra can tilt backward, creating a reverse neck curve. A straight neck is not a good thing and can have a number of consequences for human health. Let’s focus on one reason a straight neck is bad—it ruins neck joints. Why is the neck curved anyway? In a normal healthy state, the human […]
December 7, 2011

TOS and Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care – Part 2

It's important to remember that the symptoms of TOS often occur not just from neck muscles, or from structures in the shoulder, but also from breakdown in the joint alignment of the lower neck. TOS symptoms are often found in chiropractic patients who have visible signs of mechanical stress in their neck on an x-ray.
December 4, 2011

Three ways Upper Cervical Chiropractic helps Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) – Part 1

Those suffering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) often have to fight a hard battle before they get the help they need. Here are three reasons why TOS patients might consider a consultation with an Upper Cervical Chiropractor in our local area. What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can be a painful and frustrating condition that affects the arms, forearms, hands, and fingers one one side of the body. It’s called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, […]
November 2, 2011

Vertigo, head injury, and upper cervical chiropractic care

Did you know? Almost half the cases of vertigo have no known medical cause, which means many vertigo patients often go searching for answers outside of prescription medications. Some vertigo patients have even found resolution to their vertigo after correcting an imbalance to their head and neck alignment through upper cervical chiropractic care.