Dr. Kevin Leach D.C.

NUCCA Chiropractic

Edmonds Chiropractor, Dr. Kevin Leach D.C. has opened his private practice to serve the community of Edmonds, Washington and surrounding communities to help people who have been suffering, and have found no answers, because their answer is NUCCA Chiropractic Care. Could this be you?

Dr. Leach offers NUCCA Chiropractic Care, a clinical protocol and approach to aligning the spine that’s in its 50th year anniversary.

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Dr. Kevin Leach is excited to have opened in such a close and caring community.  His mission is to find as many people suffering, as he did, and help them get their health back.

He knows Proper Spinal Healthcare is helpful and beneficial to everyone, and will serve whoever desires his services. However, his passion is to find those who’ve been through the pain and suffering that he knows all too well, and help them get their health back. Does this sound like you or someone you know?

Dr. Leach should have had his spine aligned at a very young age when he had his first upper neck injury.  Unfortunately this was never corrected and he suffered most of his life because it was not corrected.

After a lifetime of searching for the cause of his health issues, he found it.  He realizes and knows that thousands upon thousands of people have injuries to their upper neck, are never corrected, and suffer needlessly because of it.

If you have been suffering, and you’ve “tried everything”, but haven’t tried NUCCA Chiropractic Care, you owe it to yourself to investigate it.

Call Dr. Leach at 425-673-2190 and schedule a Complimentary Consultation.

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7500 212th St. SW #110
Edmonds, WA 98026
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This term describes a crucial area of our body that controls a tremendous amount of our health.  You could have an issue in this area, not know it, and it could be causing some or all of your health conditions.

Yes, that’s a bold statement. I promise if you have been through what I’ve been through, and have seen what I’ve seen with my patients, you would believe it.

As NUCCA Chiropractors and Upper Cervical Chiropractors in general we adjust the upper neck. Put your finger right below your ear and behind your jaw, that’s the upper neck.

Because of accidents and falls in our lives, we often injure the upper neck. Think about how many car accidents you’ve had. Think about that fall when you were a kid. Think about that stupid thing you did as a teenager.  Any past injury to your upper neck, if left uncorrected, causes dysfunction of your body. Whether you can feel it immediately or not. Over time, your body gets more and more unhealthy, until one day you have a symptom.

If your symptoms and health conditions are caused by a past injury to your upper neck, and you never get it corrected. You will deal with those problems negatively affecting everything in your life, for the rest of your life.

If you’ve been dealing with health issues that haven’t resolved, call my office and schedule a Complimentary Consultation:  425-673-2190

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Edmonds, WA 98026
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For you it means improved health. Which means doing what you want in life because you are healthy. NUCCA Chiropractic can help.

Technically speaking, it means taking care of your spine.  Your spine has nerves coming out that control every function in your body.  A problem with you spine and nerves could cause health issues. Your health issues.

If your spine is misaligned signals from your brain don’t get to your body the way they should.  That’s what could be causing the health issue you’re dealing with right now.

To achieve a properly functioning and aligned spine,  NUCCA Chiropractic is a Means to that end.  It is the Chiropractic protocol and adjusting method that gave me personally the best health results of my life.  I understand this approach by personal experience, and years of practice. This gives me confidence to give my patients the best results I could possibly give.

I talk a lot about Proper Spinal Healthcare.  Every person has a spine and every person needs Proper Spinal Healthcare.   My career mission is to create awareness of this, because thousands upon thousands of people, like you, are suffering.  Ongoing Proper Spinal Healthcare is an essential and foundational piece of our healthcare puzzle. Eating healthy, exercise, drinking clean water, healthy relationships are all pieces of the puzzle. Proper Spinal Healthcare is the missing piece for most.

If you’re having Symptoms, Conditions or Health Problems, I highly encourage you to see if NUCCA Chiropractic Care is your answer.

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Watch this video or read below to see what you must do to get the help you need.

Published Research Case Study Title:

Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care of a Patient with Post Concussion Syndrome, Positional Vertigo, and Headaches     By Mayheu and Sweat

23 Year old Female suffering from Post Concussion Syndrome, Vertigo and Headaches, HELPED with a “Specific Chiropractic technique”. Do these symptoms sound familiar? Do you suffer from these? Do you know someone suffering from these? Watch now to understand how this approach could address these issues and could change your life.

Intro: Hi I’m Dr. Kevin Leach and today’s published research Case Study review is for you, to help you and give you answers to improve your health and get back to whatever it is that you can’t do, or can’t enjoy doing, because of these health issues.

Main Takeaway Point

I’m gonna go ahead and give you the spoiler alert now, and give you the conclusion, in case you want to skip the story and explanation of what happened.

The takeaway point, the big kahuna, main idea here is that when you suffer from a concussion, after receiving proper emergency medical care, it is absolutely critical to have your neck checked by a Specific Chiropractor for an injury that very likely could have happened during the traumatic event which caused a concussion.

How likely? It takes about 100 G’s of force to cause a concussion. It takes only around 5 G’s of force to cause a neck injury. So the likelihood of you suffering a concussion without also suffering a neck injury, is very unlikely.

************* NOW… here’s the story.

Imagine…

You’re 23 years old, you’re in your prime, then one day you step up on a stool in your kitchen to reach something high, the stool slips out and BAM! You smack your head on the counter. Woozy and light-headed you get up and decide to get checked out at the hospital. Turns out you suffered a concussion. After ruling out life threatening conditions, the medical doctors release you.

Well 5 months has gone by, but you are experiencing more severe headaches than you were before the fall at a 9/10 on a pain scale, AND Dizziness and Vertigo that you never had before your fall.

A friend refers you to a Specific Chiropractor who examines the area where your head meets your neck and finds evidence that this area has been injured. You then follow her recommendations to get this injury corrected.

Much to your delight, you quickly see your symptoms improve dramatically. Now you can study without distraction and enjoy exercising like you used to. Not only those, but your headaches are dramatically better than even before you had your concussion.

Questions

Does that sound familiar? All except for the getting better part? How did you get your concussion? What symptoms are you suffering from that you didn’t have before your concussion?

If this story even sounds remotely familiar, I’m here to tell you there’s hope. Let’s get into what happened with this patient and why she got results!

For details on the proposed scientific explanation of how this 23 year old obtained significant results, be sure to also watch my Doctor’s Review. I highly recommend you also read the actual research itself. For now let’s go through the logic and reasoning on what happened.

Explanation of Results

If you look at the timeline of symptoms (a)before the concussion, (b) Immediately after the concussion until 2 weeks after, (c) continuing for 5 months after the concussion, and (d) after receiving specific chiropractic care, we see a high likelihood of evidence for 2 cause and effect relationships. One was the concussion causing symptoms and the other was the care provided alleviating symptoms.

• It was documented that for a period of 10 years prior to her concussion, she suffered with daily headaches at a 5/10 on a pain scale.
• Immediately after her concussion when she was in the Emergency Room, her symptoms were Vertigo, Nausea, intense headache and throbbing neck pain on both sides. She also experienced symptoms of fatigue, irritability, insomnia, memory problems, and concentration problems, which lasted 2 weeks, that her body was able to heal with time.
• However, the increased pain with her headaches and vertigo that started immediately after the concussion, lasted for 5 months,
• and did not go away until AFTER receiving specific Chiropractic care.   To think that her drastic improvements and the care she received were coincidental would be both illogical and ridiculous.

So we’ve established on a logical level that the care received by the patient addressed the headaches that were exacerbated and vertigo that was created from the traumatic event where she suffered a concussion.

The big question here is WHY did those symptoms improve from the specific Chiropractic care? What was the mechanism of healing that associated symptom relief and Specific Chiropractic care?

Approach

The Specific Chiropractic care, in this case, was directed at the area of the spine where the head meets the neck, also call the “Upper Cervical” area. Cervical, meaning neck. So “Upper Neck”. Now since care given in the area of the upper neck resulted in reduction of symptoms brought on by her traumatic event, would suggest that the patient not only suffered a head injury, of concussion, during her fall, but she also suffered a neck injury, which again was addressed by specific chiropractic, with symptom reduction only after care was given.

Again specific ideas on exact mechanisms of healing are reviewed in the doctors video research review.

Main Takeaway Point

Again, the takeaway point and main idea here is that when someone suffers from a concussion, after receiving proper emergency medical care, it is absolutely critical to have your neck checked by a Specific Chiropractor for an injury that very likely could have happened during the traumatic event which caused a concussion. The likelihood of you suffering a concussion without also suffering neck injury, is very unlikely.

Credits and Supporting the Authors and Research

This published research case study is titled “Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care of a Patient with Post Concussion Syndrome, Positional Vertigo, and Headaches by Alisha Mayheu DC & Matthew Sweat DC. Published in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research Januray 6, 2011.

The specific Chiropractic technique used in this Case Study was the Atlas Orthogonal technique and its unique protocols. We thank the researchers who gave their time for this research in order to bring value to the world and help as many people as possible who are suffering with these health issues.

If you’d like to support the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research in continuing to provide quality research, please visit their website, their link is in the description below.

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Thanks for watching, I’m Dr. Kevin Leach, and I’ll see you next time.

Disclaimer

Some of the information presented here is information from the research and some of the information is my opinion on the research presented. For exact research data, read the research article.

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Still suffering from Post Concussion Syndrome? There may something you haven’t addressed. Learn how a 23 year old finally got help with her headaches and vertigo 5 months after her concussion to finally start to feel better and get back to her life.

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Dr. Kevin Leach D.C. B.s.

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Edmonds, WA 98026

(425) 673-2190

JOURNAL RESOURCES

Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care of a Patient with Post Concussion Syndrome, Positional Vertigo and Headaches

– Alisha Mayheu DC & Matthew Sweat DC

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Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research:

www.uppercervicalsubluxation.com

Atlas Orthogonal Website:

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It’s believed that nearly half the global population (46%) suffer from headaches in some form and that in the US, 10% of people are affected by the condition (1,2).

Migraines can have a debilitating effect on patients and tend to affect women twice as often as men. The condition can alter mood and concentration and has caused problems both at work and in social areas of life.

Most people rely on general prescription drugs and over-the-counter relief such as Ibuprofen. Others try to modify their lifestyle choices, perhaps following a different diet, getting more sleep, or doing more exercise.

To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and migraines download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below:

The proposed new drug being formulated by pharma companies aims to block certain proteins in the body that transmit pain to the central nervous system. However, preliminary results have been somewhat disappointing showing the drug to be less than 50% effective and in some cases only 20% effective.

As such, many migraine sufferers are still keen to look for more natural and successful treatments. Thankfully, there are also doctors who want to help. Here at Progressive Chiropractic, we treat many patients with migraines in a gentle and natural way.

Using the NUCCA technique, we focus on the atlas bone (C1 vertebra) which is the first cervical vertebra of the spine. When misaligned, this bone can result in headaches and discomfort. A study of 100 migraine sufferers who had misaligned atlas bones showed that all benefitted from as few as 1-2 upper cervical chiropractic adjustments (3) and some were completely cured of headaches, removing the need for medicinal relief.

References

1. Stovner LJ, Hagen K, Jensen R, Katsarva Z, Lipton R, Scher A, Steiner T, Zwart JA. The global burden of headache: a documentation of headache prevalence and disability worldwide. Cephalgia 2007;27(3):193-210
2. Wainer D. The Pharma Industry Thinks It Finally Has a Fix for Migraines. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-07-21/there-s-hope-beyond-botox-as-pharma-races-for-first-migraine-fix (accessed 24 July 2015).
3. Elster EL. Upper cervical chiropractic care for a patient with chronic migraine headaches with an appendix summarizing an additional 100 headache cases. J Vert Sublux Res 2003;AUG(3):1-10

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The condition is caused by problems with the fluid in the inner ear and the vestibulocochlear nerve, meaning the brain finds it difficult to determine where the body is spatially.

Currently, there are no FDA-approved medications for the disorder, which is thought to affect more than 600,000 people in the US. However, doctors can prescribe steroidal injections to help relieve pain, but the relief only lasts for around 10-15 minutes and requires an invasive injection into the ear.

The new trial will instead rely on injecting a gel into the ear that slowly releases a steroid over the course of three months.

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However, due to the invasive nature of steroid injections, which can have limited effects, many patients favor a more natural treatment approach. At Progressive Chiropractic, we treat patients without surgery and help them live a normal life.

Our method treats the upper neck, offering help to suffers of the disorder through NUCCA spinal care, which focuses on the atlas (C1) vertebrae at the top of the neck. Research has shown a correlation between the atlas bone, the inner ear, and the vestibulocochlear nerve.

A study of 139 Meniere’s patients who received upper cervical chiropractic revealed a dramatic relief of symptoms. All the patients had previously suffered a neck injury – ranging in seriousness from a minor fall to major car accident. On average, the disability level decreased from 8.5/10 to 1.4/10 and some patients only required a couple of sessions to experience improvement. So if you are suffering from the symptoms of Meniere’s Disease, you should consult an upper cervical chiropractor for an examination.

References:

1. American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Ménière’s disease. http://www.entnet.org/content/menieres-disease (accessed 2/2/201).
2. Brochu N. Clinical trial to Study Potential Ménière’s Treatment. http:/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-menieres-disease-study-20140801-story.html (accessed 24 March 2015).Otonomy. Ménière’s Disease Study. http://www.otonomyresearch.com/about-the-study.html (accessed 24 March 2015).
3. Burcon MT. Upper cervical specific protocol and results for 139 patients with medically diagnosed Ménière’s disease. , J Vertebral Subluxation Res November 14, 2010:1-10.

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It is thought that these migraines are due to hormonal fluctuation, leading to dilation of blood vessels in the brain; however, the cause of these irregular hormones is currently unknown. Current management of these migraines is through an estrogen patch or birth control pills. While these can be potentially effective in the short term, they do not examine a possible root cause of these hormonal migraines.

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Migraines and Your Spine

Your spine helps to protect your spinal cord. Your spinal cord carries signals to and from your brain. When the top bone in your neck (atlas) is misaligned, this can create pressure within your spinal cord. This can distort messages going to and from your brain, potentially leading to facial pain, muscle spasm, and other migraine symptoms.

I am trained in NUCCA, a specific chiropractic procedure aimed at detecting and reducing atlas misalignments. NUCCA involves a gentle chiropractic adjustment with no twisting, popping, or cracking. Through realigning the spine, the pressure in the spinal cord is reduced. This can potentially lead to a reduction of migraine systems.

Verderame et al. reported a case of a 75-year-old woman with chronic migraine headaches since she was a teenager. She initially utilized pain medication and anti-inflammatories to manage her symptoms and only saw a slight reduction in her headache severity. After visiting a Blair Technique practitioner over the course of 5 months, her migraine severity decreased from 8/10 initially to a 3/10. Her medical doctor stated that her migraine duration and frequency also decreased.

References

1. Doyle K. Migraines may worsen before menopause [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][Internet]. Reuters. 2016 [cited 2 February 2016]. Available from: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-menopause-migraines-idUSKCN0V42N6
2. Verderame J, Hollowell J. Cone-beam Computerized Tomography for the Bio-mechanical Assessment of the Occipito-atlanto-axial Articulation in a 75-year-old Woman with Migraines Undergoing Blair Technique. J Upper Cerv Chiro Res [Internet]. 2013 [cited 2 February 2016];2013(July):60-64. Available from: http://www.mccoypress.net/juccr/docs/2013-1255_migraines.pdf

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What Is a Rebound Headache?

Also called a medication overuse headache, rebound headaches are caused by the very pain relievers used to treat them. This can occur when pain medication needs to be taken 3 or more times per week.

The cause of your migraines could be linked to a slip, fall, accident or injury in your past.  Is there something like that in your past that is significant enough that you still remember it today?  That may very well have caused the suffering you’re experiencing today.  To learn more about the connection between mild and severe head and neck injuries and migraines, download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below:

Breaking Cycle of Migraines

Are you looking for a natural alternative to get rid of your migraines? One that won’t cause more head pain as a side effect? At Progressive Chiropractic, we use the NUCCA technique to attack migraines at their source… the neck.

Surprisingly to many, migraines are often caused by a misalignment of the upper neck bone in relation to the head. This is because the top bone (Atlas) is situated at the base of the skull where the brain comes out of the head and goes into the neck near the brainstem. Even a slight misalignment can place pressure on the brainstem and cause migraines, headaches and many other symptoms. When the head and neck are properly realigned, migraines are often reduced or eliminated as has been demonstrated in studies.

Reference:

• Elster EL. Upper cervical chiropractic care for a patient with chronic migraine headaches with an appendix summarizing an additional 100 headache cases. J Vert Sublux Res 2003;AUG(3):1-10

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This is a good question to answer before seeking treatment.

As many as 6% of doctor’s visits are the result of dizziness. This a very common condition and affects 2 in 5  people after the age of 40. It becomes even more common as we get into our later years. Dizziness can range from a brief episode to a chronic condition.

Symptoms of dizziness include:

• Lightheadedness
• Loss of balance

How Is Vertigo Different?

Vertigo is a false feeling that the room is spinning (or perhaps that the individual is spinning).

Additional symptoms include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Balance issues
• Nystagmus

Vestibular system problems are often to blame for both vertigo and dizziness, further blurring the lines between the conditions. The vestibular system includes the inner ear as well as nerves that connect the ear to the brainstem and cerebellum to receive and translate signals.

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How Your Neck Is Involved

The atlas and axis vertebrae at the top of the neck protect the brainstem. A misalignment here can result in symptoms like dizziness or vertigo. Such misalignments can occur in an accident or injury, even if the injury does not seem that severe.

One study involved 60 patients who were experiencing vertigo. In the study, nearly the entire group saw either complete relief or at least great improvement in their symptoms. At Progressive Chiropractic, we use the NUCCA method to realign upper cervical misalignments and provide natural treatment of vertigo for our patients.

References:

1. Tucci DL. Dizziness and vertigo – Ear nose and throat disorders. Merck Manual [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][homepage on the Internet]. 2015 [cited 2015 Jul 3]. Available from: https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/symptoms-of-ear-disorders/dizziness-and-vertigo
2. Elster E, Sixty patients with chronic vertigo undergoing upper cervical chiropractic care to correct vertebral subluxation: A retrospective analysis. J Vert Sublux Res 2006; Nov:1-9.

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• Lack of sleep
• Low blood sugar (skipping meals)
• Bright lights
• Loud sounds
• Red wine
• Menstruation

Avoiding potential triggers may decrease the frequency of your migraines; however, it does not address their root cause. Many migraine sufferers are opting for a natural solution.

To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and migraines download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below:

Migraines and Your Spine

Your spine helps to protect your spinal cord. Your spinal cord carries signals to and from your brain. When the top bone in your neck (atlas) is misaligned, this can create pressure within your spinal cord. This can distort messages going to and from your brain, potentially leading to facial pain, muscle spasm, and other migraine symptoms.

Dr. Leach is trained in NUCCA, a specific chiropractic procedure aimed at detecting and reducing atlas misalignments. NUCCA involves a gentle chiropractic adjustment with no twisting, popping, or cracking. Through realigning the spine, the pressure in the spinal cord is reduced. This can potentially lead to a reduction of migraine symptoms.

Elster reported a study of a 35-year-old female who suffered from daily migraines and tension headaches for 12 years. Her symptoms were debilitating – she would often have nausea and vomiting. After 3 months of specific atlas care, her migraine symptoms were gone. (2)

If you are interested in more information on how NUCCA may help your migraines, give Progressive Chiropractic a call at (425) 673-2190.

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