When I was in my Head and Neck Anatomy lecure in chiropractic college I remember the instructor referring to the jugular veins and the "Main Brain Vein Drain."  While that was a funny and catchy way to remember what the jugular does, I didn't realize the significance of that "drain" until recently.

A few months ago I heard about new research that is showing the migraine headaches, and even MS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease are related to hypoxia (low blood flow through the brain).  In medicine this research has inspired new surgical techniques that are helping people with these conditions.  One surgical technique is called the CTOS technique.  It involves cutting some muscles in the lower neck, that are thought to impede blood flow into the brain when they are spastic.  Another procedure involves putting a shunt into the jugular vein to help the brain "drain."  Of course any surgical procedure involves risk.  Its always best to seek natural, non-invasive options as a first resort.

NUCCA has been shown to boost venous return (increase blood flow in the the jugular veins).  This was verified using phase-contrast MRI.  Currently NUCCA is leading a large clinical study to demonstrate this increase in blood flow in a research setting in people with migraine headaches.  Case studies have shown NUCCA to be helpful for people with MS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. 

The anatomy of the cervical spine also has additional significance.  Considering that blood vesses actually pass through the boney extensions of the vertebrae.  The vertrbral artery passes through the sides of the atlas and wraps around and into the brain.  It isn't hard to concieve that stress at the head/neck relationship could impede the blood flow into the brain!

Other symptoms of low blood supply to the brain may include mental fog or sluggishness and forgetfullness.

If your brain isn't operating at its best, how can YOU be your best?  Get checked by a NUCCA specialist today!