How is NUCCA different from other atlas adjustments?
Some chiropractor’s will use an instrument or machine to adjust the atlas, or top bone in the spine. While this is a much gentler approach to adjusting the atlas compared to traditional chiropractic methods, this is not the same as a NUCCA adjustment. NUCCA doctors don’t just adjust the atlas independent of the rest of the spinal bones; instead they use the atlas as a leverage point to re-align the entire spine back to a balanced position. It is for this reason that NUCCA doctors do not need to do additional adjustments to your middle or low back even though your atlas is holding’. Furthermore, in addition to a supine leg check, NUCCA doctors use an Anatometer to measure hip height, pelvic rotation and body lean. These postural distortions are indicative of a spinal misalignment and brainstem pressure. NUCCA doctor’s also take post x-rays that verify the correction is accurate and complete.
