"I came to Dr. Tao suffering with a painful, weakened wrist. I had seen an M.D. and was given anti-inflamatory drugs and cortisone shots. I suffered for six months before I heard of Dr. Tao and NUCCA. After 4 visits, I was all better! I was very reluctant to try a chiropractor, but I swear by Dr. Tao now!!" Ann Marie Jaggi Why do patients drive miles out of their way to visit Dr. Michinori Tao at Tao Family Chiropractic where he is a NUCCA practitioner? NUCCA is a specialty in the chiropractic field that treats the Atlas Subluxation Complex. It is a non-twisting, painless chiropractic technique in which the Atlas (top vertebrae of the spine) is adjusted to bring balance back to the body. The NUCCA doctor has been specially trained to diagnose and treat misalignments of the Atlas, which, if out of proper alignment, places pressure on the brainstem and causes distortion of the spine. Various symptoms from headaches or lower back pain, knee and foot pain, as well as conditions causing sleeplessness and other seeming less unrelated physical problems, may stem from this misalignment. As the Atlas is brought back into alignment, the body becomes balanced, pressure is removed from the brainstem and healing messages are allowed to flow from the brain to the rest of the body. Most patients have found permanent relief after balancing. Some patients experience almost immediate relief of symptoms after the initial adjustment, with others it may take several adjustments. Each patient heals at his or her own rate, depending upon the length of time the Atlas has been out of alignment, the extent to which the adjustments hold, and the overall health of the patient. ANTI-INFLAMATORY DRUGS OR CORTISONE SHOTS Many patients who have been placed on anti-inflammatory drugs and/or cortisone shots have found these remedies to bring merely temporary relief. To remedy the pain, one must go to the cause. An improperly balanced spine can create many unique problems of pain and other symptoms one would not ordinarily consider part of the spinal system. However, many people have overcome pain and other forms of ailments by visiting Dr. Tao and utilizing NUCCA to correct pressure of the brainstem. AUTO ACCIDENTS After an auto accident one should see a NUCCA doctor. Dr. Tao is highly qualified to treat back and neck injuries. He is specially trained to find and treat misalignments of the cervical spine resulting from auto accidents. ATHLETES As a former collegiate wrestler and black belt in judo, Dr. Tao is keenly aware of the special needs of the athlete. As a former team doctor for a high school wrestling team, he knows the intense physical demands on athletes and understands the limitations placed on them by injuries. Dr. Tao can determine an athletes ability to compete after an injury without further endangering his/her health. Treatments and therapy programs created by Dr. Tao can help athletes return to optimum performance as quickly as possible. Experience has shown the sooner a patient receives treatment after an injury, the more rapid the recovery. THE ELDERLY The elderly have special concerns with degenerative discs, arthritis and osteoporosis. These conditions can make traditional chiropractic manipulation hazardous. Dr. Tao's gentle NUCCA adjustments are safe. There is no stretching or twisting of the neck, and therefore no danger of injury to weakened muscles, blood vessels, discs or brittle bones. Dr. Tao has successfully treated patients well into their nineties and finds it particularly satisfying to help these patients enjoy a more "pain free" life. He also offers vitamin and mineral therapy to help patients meet their individual needs. THE YOUNG Seemingly minor, untreated injuries can develop into much larger problems later in life. Children are so active and prone to rough and tumble activities that they should be checked by Dr. Tao for misalignments of the spine. It is important to establish a sound nervous system in children so that as they grow they will be free from problems related to spinal misalignments. The longer a misalignment is left untreated, the more likely problems are to appear. Dr. Tao offers low cost physicals for students involved in athletic competition or scouting activities. To learn more about Dr. Tao, please read the testimonials of his patients, and his brief autobiography. For more information about NUCCA, please visit: www.nucca.org [ Top of Page ]