We begin with you
A conversation and assessment
Tell us what’s been happening, what you’ve already tried and what you want help with. Your examination includes a closer look at posture and spinal balance.
Upper cervical chiropractic · Vancouver, BC
A gentle touch.
A precise
approach.
Careful assessment. A light, specific adjustment.
Discover a different approach to caring for your neck.
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01 NUCCA board-certified chiropractor
02 Imaging-guided planning
03 Gentle upper cervical adjustments
Let’s start with understanding
A different kind
of chiropractic care.
If you’re new to NUCCA, you probably have a few questions. That’s a good place to start.
NUCCA focuses on the top of your spine, where your head and neck meet. An assessment and detailed measurements help your chiropractor decide whether this approach is appropriate for you.
The adjustment itself uses light, carefully directed pressure. There’s no forceful twisting or cracking of your neck.
Get to know NUCCA
A closer look before we begin
Your care starts
with the details.
How you stand. How you move. What you’ve been feeling. We bring those pieces together before making a recommendation.
Time to listen.
Space for your questions.
Space for your questions.
Dr. Michael ForanDC, DCCJP
Meet your chiropractor
Dr. Michael Foran.
A focus on the
upper cervical spine.
Choosing someone to care for your neck is personal. You want to understand their approach, their training and what a visit will feel like.
Dr. Foran is a NUCCA board-certified chiropractor and holds a Diplomate in Craniocervical Junction Procedures. His practice centres on the relationship between the head, neck and spine, with measurements used to plan and reassess care.
NUCCABoard certified
DCCJPPostgraduate diplomate
What brings you here?
Let’s talk about
what’s getting
in your way.
Some people come with a clear concern. Others have been looking for answers for a while. Either way, the first step is to understand your situation.
Neck pain & stiffnessHeadaches & migrainesWhiplash & accident-related concernsPosture & spinal concerns
We’ll discuss whether NUCCA care fits your needs and when another assessment or referral may be appropriate.
Your first visit & beyond
Nothing rushed.
Nothing unexplained.
Here’s how we take a closer look at your neck, and what happens next.
What to expect
Precision starts with a clear picture.Understanding the details
Imaging and a clear explanation
When indicated, precise images help assess the relationship between your head, atlas and spine. We explain the findings and discuss your options before proceeding.
Care planned for you
A gentle, specific adjustment
If NUCCA care is suitable, light pressure is applied at a carefully calculated angle. You rest on your side while the adjustment is made.
Checking, then checking again
Reassess and follow up
Measurements are repeated to assess your response. Follow-up visits monitor your progress and help determine whether further adjustment is needed.
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Good questions. Clear answers.
Before you
come in.
You don’t need to know all the terminology. We’re here to talk it through.
Ask our teamYou’ll usually lie on your side while the chiropractor applies light pressure near the top of your neck. The technique does not use forceful neck twisting or cracking. Let your chiropractor know if you feel uncomfortable at any point.
NUCCA uses specific views of the head and neck to help measure alignment and plan the adjustment. Imaging is considered as part of your assessment. Your chiropractor should explain why it is recommended and discuss any questions you have.
That depends on your assessment and response to care. Follow-up visits include checks to see how you’re doing. An adjustment is not automatically needed at every appointment.
A conversation and examination come first. Your health history, symptoms and findings help determine whether NUCCA care is appropriate, or whether you need a different assessment or referral. No particular result can be promised.