Cervicogenic headaches, caused by neck injuries or misalignments of cervical vertebrae, often result in symptoms such as neck stiffness, dizziness, and sensitivity to light. These headaches can occur when the upper cervical spine is compromised, affecting spinal fluid flow and nerve function. NUCCA care aims to correct neck alignment, alleviate headache symptoms, and restore overall body balance, with patients often experiencing significant improvement shortly after treatment.

1. HEADACHES
A P A I N I N T H E N E C K !

2. HEADACHES
Headaches that many people experience, but
don’t fully understand, are cervicogenic
headaches—headaches caused by neck
injuries (e.g. whiplash, car accidents).
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3. Existing literature supports the idea that these
types of headaches can originate from a
misalignment of the first and second
vertebrae of the spine.

4. When these small yet important bones are out
of alignment, it can result in a stiff neck as well
as tension and pain in the surrounding
muscles to compensate for the imbalance.

5. When the upper cervical spine is in a
compromised position, referral pain such
headaches can occur.

6. A RESTRICTION IN
SPINAL FLUID FLOW
Misalignments in the upper neck can irritate
nerves and even restrict the flow of spinal
fluid in and out of the head.
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7. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) provides nutrients to
the nervous system and removes waste from
the brain. The waste drains out of the brain and
into the bloodstream.
When the cervical vertebrae are not in proper
alignment, the appropriate flow of CSF may be
restricted which can lead to a backup in
waste.

8. Accidents and injuries can cause
misalignments of cervical vertebrae.
These misalignments play a role in cervical
nerve compression or irritation in cases of
whiplash, concussion, or spondylosis (disc
degeneration).

9. COMMON SYMPTOMS
Pulsating headache
Neck stiffness
Dizziness
Nausea
Pain or weakness in the arms/legs
Blurred vision
Sensitivity to light and sound
Pain triggered by sudden, abrupt movement
of the neck
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10. ASK US ABOUT
HEADACHE RELIEF
WITH NUCCA CARE
NUCCA adjustments focus on returning the
neck to its correct position in relation to the
head.

11. ASK US ABOUT
HEADACHE RELIEF
WITH NUCCA CARE
As the correction in the head and upper neck is
achieved, resulting postural maladaptations
within the entire body are brought back into
balance and stress is reduced.

12. NUCCA adjustments remove stress to facilitate
our body’s self-healing and aim to restore
appropriate communication within the body.
The average patient sees more than a 50%
reduction in postural distortion within 2-3 days
of the initial visit.

13. FIND HEADACHE RELIEF!
To learn more on how NUCCA treats patients
with headaches and neck injuries, visit
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