If you have cervical misalignment , or atlas subluxation, you might experience the following symptoms:
- Neck pain: This is the most common symptom. The pain might be dull or sharp, and it can range from mild to severe. It may be constant or intermittent.
- Stiffness: The neck might feel tight and less flexible, making it difficult to move or turn the head.
- Headaches: Tension-type headaches or occipital neuralgia might occur, especially at the base of the skull.
- Muscle spasms: The muscles in the neck may frequently spasm or feel tense, leading to further discomfort.
- Numbness or tingling: Altered cervical alignment can lead to nerve compression, causing sensations like numbness, tingling, or even weakness in the arms.
- Decreased range of motion: Turning the head side-to-side or tilting it up and down might be limited.
- Shoulder pain: Pain may radiate or refer to the shoulder areas.
- Radiating pain: In some cases, pain can radiate down to the arms and hands, a symptom commonly referred to as radiculopathy.
- Postural changes: Individuals might notice a forward head posture, where the head is positioned more forward relative to the shoulders.
- Fatigue: Continuous pain or discomfort can lead to fatigue or general tiredness.
- Vertigo or dizziness: Though less common, some individuals may experience vertigo or dizziness related to neck issues.
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing: In extreme cases, if there is significant compression or changes in the structure, there might be difficulties in swallowing or breathing. This is rare but can be a sign of a more serious condition.
- Visual disturbances: In rare cases, altered cervical alignment can lead to visual symptoms.
Neck Pain / Whiplash /Cranio Cervical Instability
Very few doctors & clinics in the world specialize in Specific Image Guided Correction treatment for painful neck conditions and cervical spine injuries.
Dr. Foran is currently the only Credentialled Board Certified Nucca – Upper Cervical Diplomate in Canada .
Conditions such as post-whiplash, post-concussion, and radiculopathy can devastate a person’s ability to work and function normally. However, they typically respond beautifully to the Nucca Procedure .
We work with patients to carefully detail the extent of the misalignment through imaging, and determine cervical stabilizing realignment that offers the best chance at permanently alleviating pain and other symptoms. Whether you have recently been in an auto accident and experiencing symptoms or have struggled with neck pain for years and want to find a more curative treatment and avoid cervical fusion surgery, the Nucca Procedure can help!
Back Pain & Degenerative Disc Disease
Since back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, it is vital to know how to prevent the cause of back pain. By maintaining a healthy diet and weight, remaining active and avoiding prolonged inactivity or bed rest are all important ways to avoid back pain. Before doing exercises or any physical activity, it is recommended to warm up and/or stretch.
Degenerative disc disease is when natural changes in the discs of your spine cause pain. The discs between vertebrae act as shock absorbers for your spine, and as you age, they begin to lose flexibility. While this is a normal part of aging, it should not cause pain. If you experience pain due to this, it is classified as degenerative disc disease.
Each disc is composed of a sturdy outer wall and a soft, gel-like inner core. When we are born, these discs are primarily composed of water, but as age advances, the discs lose some of this water content and begin to get thinner. As you might imagine, this means each disc doesn’t absorb the shocks of everyday life as well.
Headaches/ Migraines
Nine out of ten Americans say that they suffer from headaches. Some of these people experience headaches frequently. Some experience constant headaches that are very painful. These can even make a person nauseous. Ninety-five percent of headaches are tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused from a disease, but from something in your body that is not sitting correctly.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a medical condition caused by damaged nerve cells and often associated with autoimmune diseases, infections, diabetes, tumors, or hereditary conditions. Peripheral neuropathy currently affects over 20 million people in the United States with symptoms ranging from tingling or burning pain and nausea to muscle spasms, difficulty moving your arms or legs, or atrophy.
Personal Injury
Our goal is to help you receive the proper care after a personal injury, auto accident or fall. Our staff is devoted to helping you obtain the most comprehensive treatments and the care you deserve, so you may maintain your quality of life after an injury and can begin to feel like yourself again.
Too often, individuals involved in an auto injury or wreck have minimal or no symptoms until several weeks after the auto accident. That is where the professionals at NUCCA Spine Clinic come in, and can assist you with all aspects of auto accident personal injury recovery.