Achieve record breaking athletic performance with NUCCA Care. Whether you are a casual athlete, weekend warrior or sponsored pro you will need a healthy running brain and spinal cord to maximize your athletic performance and post workout recovery. Exercise performance relies on contracting specific muscle groups in a coordinated fashion. In order to contract muscles correctly each muscle group needs …
Ringing in the ears driving you Crazy?
Why did it start, why won’t it stop, I can’t get it out of my head! Ringing in the ear is clinically referred to as tinnitus and it affects 22 million Americans every year. That is almost 1 in every 10 people in this country. There are two main kinds of tinnitus, somatic and sensory. The most common kind is …
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Is there any hope? Trigeminal Neuralgia or TN affects 40,000 people every year in the United States. This condition has been labeled the “suicide disease” because it causes a relentless pain in the face that drives some people to end their life rather than face another day with the inescapable pain. Trigeminal Neuralgia can be an expensive condition to try …
Low Back Pain and the Heel Lift
“They Told Me I Need a Heel Lift…” Has this ever been you at your general doctor’s or physical therapist’s office? An abundance of heel lifts and orthotics are recommended to people every day. Have you ever been told that you could benefit from inserts in your shoes? Some people may be told one leg is shorter than the other …
Health Goals 2019
Getting healthy in the new year can always feel a little overwhelming. Where do you start, what are the first few steps towards a healthier you? Usually people start with eating better and committing to a fitness routine. These are great things to do but exercise can quickly feel un-attainable to someone who deals with chronic pain. Pain can stop …
Why does my arm go numb?
Should I be concerned? Usually numbness starts gradually. Have you noticed that sometimes when you go to bed your arm goes numb? Or you may notice tingling sensations when you drive a car. Over times these symptoms get more severe or maybe they start to last longer and longer. Why does this happen in the first place? As a child …
Does Sciatic pain hold you back?
Sciatic Pain affects an estimated 3 in 10 people. Often the pain is so bad that daily life is severely impacted. Maybe you can’t drive a car, walk around the grocery store, or play with your child. You have probably tried stretching, physical therapy, exercise and ice or heat. Sometimes these things help but often they don’t last. Why do these …
Advanced Technique for Vertigo Relief in Graham WA
Vertigo is a false sensation of movement that can cause a person to lose balance or feel nauseous. For many, vertigo exhibits itself as a feeling that the room is spinning, but the term encompasses any improper sensation of movement. While some may only experience an occasional issue with vertigo, for others the problem is chronic. An accident or injury …
Victims of Vertigo
Active Vertigo is totally debilitating. People of any age can develop vertigo symptoms and find themselves complete incapacitated. Many go through months or even years without hope for relief. It can cause someone to lose their job and places stress on family and loved ones. Most victims of vertigo have been to every specialist they can think of looking for …
Are you leaving a legacy of health?
“It takes a village” is one of those phrases that still rings true today. Health is a legacy you can pass down to your children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. For many of our patients their biggest health goal is to be able to keep up with their grandchildren. They start care with the inability to play, lift, or …
Does Carpal Tunnel Start in the Neck?
Does Carpel Tunnel start in the neck? Doctors make their best educated guess when it comes to diagnosing a symptom. The British Medical Journal the Lancet found patients that experience symptoms much like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome also experience cervical neuritis (nerve irritation). Cervical Neuritis is a problem in the neck, not in the wrist. Imagine treating this nerve problem that …
Being active is a large part of staying healthy.
Is pain or lack of mobility holding you back from your favorite activities? A large part of staying healthy is being active and keeping in the practice of getting daily movement or exercise. This can be a challenge if you are facing pain or limited mobility. If you have been used to kayaking, hiking and biking and all the sudden …
Are car rides killing your neck & back?
Are Car Rides killing your back and neck? Do you avoid traveling long distance because of pain or discomfort? Are you finding yourself having to constantly shift weight while you sit in the car? Do you have to stop at every rest stop because you need to get out and stretch? Many people lose quality of life from this kind …