NUCCA

NUCCA is a style of Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic developed by Dr. Ralph Gregory and based primarily upon the work he and Dr. John Grostic performed known as the Grostic Technique. In 1966, Dr. Gregory founded The NUCCA organization, which is an acronym for National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, where the NUCCA technique was first taught at the first NUCCA seminar located at the Howard Johnson Motel in Monroe, Michigan.

Protocol

The NUCCA protocol consists of several steps: determining whether or not atlas subluxation complex (ASC) is present, taking precise x-ray films of the upper cervical spine in 3-D, x-rays analysis, the adjustment and post-x-rays.

NUCCA practitioners believe that scientific investigation has demonstrated that a misalignment (subluxation) of the C1 area results in over-excitation of an area of the brainstem that controls tone of postural musculature. They believe that this stressor on the nervous system results in postural imbalances and unequal leg lengths. Posture can be analyzed utilizing different postural measurement tools although NUCCA protocol officially recognizes only the Anatometer. Leg length checks are performed in the supine position differing from other chiropractic techniques.