(National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association)

NUCCA is a chiropractic procedure that corrects the position of the top vertebrae of the spine, the atlas and/or axis. The atlas is a single, 2 oz. doughnut-shaped vertebra at the top of the spine. Trillions of nerve fibers from the brainstem travel though the small opening in the atlas and flow down into the spinal column. These nerve fibers supply all of the parts of our body with the vital connection to our brain. Because of the smallness of the opening and because of the atlas' close proximity to the brain stem, if the atlas has moved out of position even a fraction of a degree, many different disease/conditions may occur.

Precise, Accurate and small adjustments

The upper cervical adjustment depends upon precise mathematical calculations, physics, and biomechanics. X-rays are a critical part of ensuring the spinal correction is accurate and successful. The doctor will take pre- adjustment x-rays from different angles focusing on the atlas. These x-rays determine the direction and degree of spinal misalignment and how to properly restore the spine to normal.