90% of Americans Have Headaches A recent press release by the American Chiropractic Association, that appeared in several news outlets. The release, and several associated news articles discuss how chiropractic helps people who suffer from headaches. The ACA release begins by noting, "If you have a headache, you're not alone. Nine out of ten Americans […]

If you suffer from migraines, you can take back control of your life. We understand it's important to you that you live a normal  and pain free life. You shouldn't have to suffer, and there are things you can do to reduce your suffering. Bed time rituals Poor sleep can trigger migraines, so it is […]

 5 Ways to Beat Insomnia There are many reasons why someone may not be sleeping. Physical, emotional and mental problems may be disturbing the sleep cycle. Here are 5 ways for you to beat the no sleep cycle: Get Some Exercise In a 2011 study published in the Journal of Public Health, researchers using survey […]

Migraines and Panic Disorders Migraines.com wrote a recent article highlighting the link between migraines and panic disorders. The Mayo Clinic defines migraines as an "intense throbbing or pulsing in one area of the head, and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound." WebMD defines panic disorders as "sudden attacks of fear and nervousness, […]

Post-Concussion Syndrome On November 21, 2012, brain imaging shows changes in the brains of people with post-concussion syndrome (PCS), according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. PCS affects approximately 20 percent to 30 percent of people who suffer mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) otherwise known as a concussion -- defined by […]

NUCCA and Migraines If you've ever had a migraine, you're probably cringing at the thought of having a recurrence. Just a few of the symptoms presented by migraines include intense pain, extreme sensitivity to light and sound, feeling nauseated followed by vomiting. Quite a few migraine sufferers also experience numbness, a tingling sensation, visual disturbances, […]

Majority of Americans are not Sleeping Enough The LA Times reports that a new survey says 83% of Americans don’t get a good night’s sleep on a consistent basis. Why not? Stress and anxiety were cited as the top reason by 48% followed by pain at 38% of the 1,008 adults interviewed by the polling […]

We only get one spine, so it's important that we take as good care of it as possible. Avoid these habits because they are the top 5 ways to damage your spine. Sleeping on Your Stomach This is the one habit that is the most harmful to the health and function of our spine and […]

Can a Concussion Cause Chronic Headaches? For years NUCCA doctors have been asking 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 […]

Natural Fibromyalgia Treatment Options I’m sure that anyone reading this article has probably heard about fibromyalgia; you may be noticing the symptoms yourself, or at the very least have a friend or family member who has. Unfortunately, a lot of sufferer's are initially treated as if they're symptoms were imaginary, but over the years the medical […]