What is NUCCA?
NUCCA, the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, is an advanced chiropractic technique that focuses on detecting and correcting a health phenomenon known as the Atlas Subluxation Complex (ASC).
What is the Atlas Subluxation Complex (ASC)?
The ASC occurs when the top bone in the neck, the Atlas Vertebra (C1), misaligns from its normal position. This misalignment can disrupt the brain’s ability to heal itself along with the rest of the body. If the ASC goes untreated, a variety of full body symptoms and pain will follow, most of which stumps the majority of traditional doctors.
What causes the ASC?
The ASC occurs when the top bone in the neck, the Atlas Vertebra (C1), misaligns from its normal position. This misalignment can disrupt the brain’s ability to heal itself along with the rest of the body. If the ASC goes untreated, a variety of full body symptoms and pain will follow, most of which stumps the majority of traditional doctors.
What does the NUCCA process consist of?​
1. The NUCCA Assessment
2. The NUCCA Re-Alignment
3. NUCCA Follow-Up Care
STEP ONE:​
The NUCCA Assessment
The NUCCA Chiropractic Assessment (60 minutes) will determine if you have an ASC (atlas misalignment) and would benefit from care.
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The assessment includes a postural examination, a functional neck examination (NeckCare) and a structural neck examination (specific x-rays of the Atlas vertebra - C1).
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Dr. Burt then uses advanced spinal software to measure your x-rays, showing him exactly how to correct your misalignment.
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Your report of findings will be complete and ready for you by the end of your appointment. You will receive both a printed and an email copy for your reference.
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STEP TWO:​
The NUCCA Re-Alignment
The NUCCA re-alignment is performed at the top of your neck, directed at the Atlas Vertebra (C1).
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The re-alignment is gentle, done by hand and does NOT involve any twisting, popping or cracking.
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Immediately following your re-alignment, x-rays are taken again and compared to your first set, ensuring your misalignment has improved. We do NOT take x-rays every visit, only a pre and post set.
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Afterward, it is recommended you relax in one of our zero-gravity chairs to integrate the re-alignment.
STEP THREE:​
NUCCA Follow-Up Care
Dr. Burt will monitor your alignment, starting with 2x per week, to ensure you stabilize and maintain your correct alignment long-term.
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As you continue to maintain and “hold” your proper alignment, your appointment frequency will be reduced.
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The goal of follow-up care is that you DO NOT need to be re-aligned again because you have maintained your correct alignment.
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Everyone progresses through care and heals at a different speed. This depends on several factors that will be discussed with you after your assessment.
Simply Explained - How Does NUCCA Upper Cervical Chiropractic Work?​
When the Atlas vertebrae (C1) is properly aligned, the brain and body WILL heal properly, therefore fewer symptoms.
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When the Atlas vertebrae (C1) is misaligned, the brain and body will NOT heal properly, leading to symptoms and conditions throughout the body.
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Think about it like this - if there is a traffic jam on I5, do you think there will be as many cars that can travel through? No.
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If there is a traffic jam (injury, Atlas misalignment) where the brain meets the body, do you think there will be as many healing messages (via nerves) that can travel through? No.
If the brain and body cannot heal as fast as the demands that are placed on it (stress, injury, repetitive work environment), then the brain and body will wear down. As a result, the brain and body sends messages in the form of symptoms.
If symptoms are ignored, then conditions arise. If conditions are ignored, diseases arise. Disease is a sign that there has been a healing problem for years.
When the brain and body are healing properly, it's common to notice fewer and quieter symptoms, fewer conditions and fewer diseases.
NUCCA Chiropractors strive to realign the atlas vertebrae, removing the traffic jam (nerve interference), so the brain and body can heal like they're supposed to.
How Much Does NUCCA Cost?
$495
NUCCA ASSESSMENT
Postural Examination
Functional Neck Examination
Structural Neck Examination
Digital & Printed Report of Findings
$495
NUCCA RE-ALIGNMENT
Series of NUCCA Re-alignments
Post X-rays
Until your misalignment is maximally improved.
$65 or $95
NUCCA FOLLOW-UP
Spinal Exam
Or
Re-alignment
Payment is collected on a visit-to-visit basis. After each visit, we provide "super receipts" with the necessary codes your health insurance needs to reimburse you per your out-of-network chiropractic benefits.
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If you have an open claim for a recent car accident, treatment is 100% covered by your insurance under your personal injury protection (PIP).
Can NUCCA Chiropractic Help Me?
NUCCA can help you IF you have:
Had a neck injury or concussion.
Been in a car accident.
Played Sports
Altered posture with tight neck or back muscles.
Pain is not always indicative of having an ASC. Most people can have an ASC and not feel pain until years afterward. Pain often shows up last, in an emergency. Remember, pain is your brain trying to help you by waking you up to the neglected ASC.
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The only way to definitively know if NUCCA can help you is to have a trusted NUCCA chiropractor perform a thorough assessment for you. The assessment will evaluate if you have an ASC, or "upper neck misalignment".
We invite you to experience this incredible health care solution!​