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Understanding the Different Types of Neck Pain and How NUCCA Chiropractic Can Help
Neck pain affects millions of Americans every year, ranging from a mild annoyance to a debilitating condition that interferes with work, sleep, driving, and everyday activities. Whether your pain developed suddenly after an accident or has gradually worsened over time, identifying the underlying cause is the first step toward lasting relief.
At Abramson Family Chiropractic in Everett, Dr. Chad Abramson specializes in NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association) care, a gentle, highly precise form of upper cervical chiropractic that focuses on correcting misalignments at the top of the spine. Unlike traditional chiropractic adjustments that often involve twisting or popping the neck, NUCCA uses a gentle correction designed to restore proper alignment and allow the body to heal naturally.
Let’s explore some of the most common types of neck pain and how NUCCA chiropractic may help.
How NUCCA Chiropractic Can Help Resolve Dizziness and Vertigo
Few symptoms are as unsettling as dizziness and vertigo. Whether it feels like the room is spinning, you’re losing your balance, or you’re struggling with a constant sense of disorientation, these symptoms can make everyday activities difficult and even dangerous. For many people, dizziness and vertigo interfere with work, driving, exercise, and simple daily routines.
While medications may temporarily reduce symptoms, they often fail to address the underlying cause. At Abramson Family Chiropractic, many patients are surprised to learn that problems involving the upper neck can contribute to dizziness and vertigo—and that NUCCA chiropractic care may provide a lasting solution.
Why Seeing a Chiropractor After an Auto Accident Matters More Than You Think
Auto accidents can happen in an instant, but the effects on your body can last for months, years, or even a lifetime. Whether it was a major collision or a minor fender-bender, the forces involved in a crash can place tremendous stress on the spine, muscles, ligaments, and nervous system. Many people walk away believing they are “fine,” only to develop chronic pain, stiffness, headaches, or other symptoms long after the accident is forgotten.
That is why seeing a chiropractor after an auto accident is so important—even if you do not feel injured right away.
Relieve Headaches with NUCCA
If you’ve ever dealt with recurring headaches, you know how disruptive they can be. Whether it’s a dull pressure behind your eyes during a rainy Everett morning or a full-blown migraine that derails your weekend in Bothell, headaches have a way of taking over your life. Many people in the Puget Sound region are looking for solutions that go beyond temporary relief—and that’s where NUCCA chiropractic care comes in.
Read MoreThoracic Interventions May Reduce Fear of Movement in Low Back Pain Patients
Kinesiophobia is
defined as an excessive, irrational, and debilitating fear of physical movement or activity stemming from a perceived
vulnerability to painful injury or reinjury, which can lead patients to adopt behaviors that interfere with recovery. A
systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 randomized trials found that, among patients with low back pain and higher
levels of kinesiophobia, incorporating thoracic-focused interventions—such as breathing and chest mobility exercises—
into a multimodal treatment plan significantly reduced fear of movement and was associated with improved patient
outcomes. Disability and Rehabilitation, October 2025
Self-Efficacy Predicts Long-Term Outcomes in Chronic Low Back Pain
New research suggests that
greater confidence in one’s ability to manage pain and maintain function—often referred to as self-efficacy—was
associated with better treatment outcomes among 1,700 patients with chronic low back pain followed over two years.
These findings underscore the importance of incorporating patient education, active participation, and self-management
strategies in the care of musculoskeletal disorders, approaches commonly emphasized in chiropractic care.
Pain Medicine, October 2025
Monthly Pain Update – February 2026
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the costliest and most disabling conditions affecting older adults. Not only can pain and disability interfere with the ability to carry out activities of daily living, but proprioceptive deficits associated with low back pain can impair balance, increasing the risk of serious falls and injuries that can dramatically affect long-term health and independence. Despite clinical guidelines on effective management of low back pain in the senior population, these ten prominent myths persist and continue to hinder recovery:
Read MoreEffective Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
A recent study found that myofascial release combined with stabilization exercises is an effective combination to improve pain, balance, muscle function, flexibility, muscle tone, disability, and autonomic regulation in chronic low back pain patients. Doctors of chiropractic often use
these and other conservative treatments in the management of chronic low back pain.
Medical Science Monitor, September 2025
Treatment for Forward Head Posture
Forward head posture is a postural misalignment in which the head protrudes forward in front of the body’s center of gravity, increasing strain on the neck and upper back muscles. A
recent study involving 46 young adult women with symptomatic forward head posture found that adding diaphragm myofascial release—a manual technique used to reduce tension, stiffness, and fascial restriction of the diaphragm—resulted in greater improvements in cervical spine posture and chest expansion than neck exercises alone. Doctors of chiropractic commonly use a combination of manual therapies and targeted exercises to address postural faults, including forward head posture. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, December 2025
Managing Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a stability-oriented joint designed to transmit load between the spine and lower extremities, rather than to permit large or visible movement. Injury or
dysfunction of the SIJ is estimated to contribute to 15–30% of low back pain cases, suggesting that SIJ function should be routinely assessed when patients present with lower back complaints. A recent literature review found that muscle energy techniques and manipulative therapies—hands-on treatments commonly provided by chiropractors—are effective treatment options for SIJ dysfunction. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, September 2025