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Dennis D. young, dc iucca/AUCB Chiropractic |
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AtlasChiropracticLtd.Com |
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Welcome
This website is intended to provide information about the procedures and care we provide in this office. It is not intended to be the beginning and the end on this subject. I welcome all questions on the subject matter so feel free to contact me. If you or someone you care for is struggling with a serious health problem, I am available to “talk it over” on preliminary basis for 15 or 20 minutes at no charge.
For people struggling with effects of serious conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease(PD), Multiple Sclerosis(MS), Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Headaches (including Migraine), rest assured the procedures I provide have been found to be highly effective for others with the same conditions, many of them my own friends and family members.
My very best, Dennis D.Young, DC
IUCCA/AUCB chiropractic practice In Greenville South Carolina Our Upper Cervical and Structural Corrective Chiropractic clinic is located in the Greenville, South Carolina area in Taylors, SC. We serve patients from all over the Southeast, from South Carolina (SC), Georgia (GA), North Carolina (NC), Tennessee (TN), and Virginia (VA). My name is Dennis Young and I am a chiropractor, but the focus of my practice is the detection and correction of a unique structural problem of the Upper Cervical Spine. My office procedures are heavily weighted toward the accurate diagnosis of this problem and the effective lasting correction of it.
The unique procedural protocol I practice is Applied Upper Cervical Biomechanics (AUCB) in accordance with the standards of the International Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (IUCCA). These procedures were developed by Dr. Louis H. Tiscareno, Jr., DC and Dr. William C. Amalu, DC and taught to me by Dr. Tiscareno. The IUCCA and Dr.’s Amalu and Tiscareno can be contacted at
What is unique about the IUCCA/AUCB protocol as Compared to other upper cervical techniques And general chiropractic as it is practiced today?
As described by Dr. Amalu, “From state-of-the-art neurophysiologic imaging and radiographic analysis to adjustive procedures, AUCB is unique when compared to other upper cervical techniques. Its foundation is built upon Dr. Palmer's 15 years of unprecedented research into the effects of upper cervical technique on the global physiology of the human body. Since that time, decades of clinical research and recent advances in diagnostic technology have caused an evolution in Dr. Palmer's procedures to form what we currently know as Applied Upper Cervical Biomechanics. For over 100 years the foundational premise of our profession has been that health and disease are nervous system dependent; and that the spinal adjustment restores the human nervous system to normal function. AUCB is the only upper cervical technique to maintain that objective neurophysiologic infrared imaging be used on every patient encounter both before and after an adjustment is rendered to substantiate this premise. Without an objective analysis of neurophysiology, it is impossible to determine if neuropathophysiology is present and if the adjustment has effectively restored normal nervous system function to the patient. The IUCCA was the first upper cervical association to incorporate peer-review research-based normative data for the detection of abnormal neural function via paraspinal digital infrared imaging. We, as a profession, insist that we can improve nervous system function; those that practice AUCB can objectively prove it.”
You may not need this type of care.
The best place to start is by telling you who does not likely need the care I provide. If you have a little neck or back pain associated with “over doing it” or a bruise or strain, there are many competent providers to help you with this sort of problem.
In this office I do a very limited amount of general chiropractic work. Most chiropractors manipulate the spine with the goal of increasing range of motion, reducing muscle spasm and reducing pain. We generally do a great job of it and many patients are glad for that. However, the focus of AtlasChiropracticLtd.Com is unique.
Diagnostic procedures are focused, specialized, and Not routinely provided in most Chiropractic offices.
The focus of my practice is the detection and correction of a unique structural problem of the upper cervical spine. Specific diagnostic procedures are required for its evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
The identification of neuropathophysiology is very important and in no way should be minimized or overlooked. For the evaluation of global physiology we use computerized infrared thermography. The instrument we use is the Tytronics C-3000 graphing instrument. Comparative skin temperature is an accurate measure of physiology as referenced in research worldwide for the past 30 years. Tytronics references some of this work in the research section of their website: http://www.titronics.com/content/view/4/3/
X-ray analysis is done with precision x-ray equipment to insure x-ray quality and accuracy. The American X-ray Corporation website gives a very good explanation as to how this is accomplished: http://www.amxray.com/
A specialized biomechanical assessment is then done with the x-rays taking into account modern research conducted in many countries about spinal biomechanics of the upper cervical spine.
I then use a specialized type of spinal adjustment to reestablish the normal biomechanics of the area. The correction and stabilization of the condition is tracked with state of the art computerized infrared thermography using the Tytronics C-3000 infrared scanner. Infrared imaging is critical to the procedure as it gives us an objective assessment of the impact our treatment is having on the global physiology of our patients.
The Primary Condition: Upper cervical spine dysfunction (The Primary Condition): The upper cervical spine dysfunction is the primary condition I address. This condition involves the loss of the normal structural relationship of the spinal segments in the upper neck or upper cervical spine. This area includes the skull(CO), Atlas(C1) and Axis(C2). There are 4 factors involved in this primary condition: 1. Abnormal weight bearing in the neck and spine and abnormal wear and tear on the joints, ligaments, muscles and discs C2 through the rest of the spine. 2. Loss of normal spinal architecture particularly the loss of the normal A-P cervical, dorsal and lumbar curves. 3. Loss of normal movement patterns and muscle strength in the spine and extremities. Abnormal neurophysiologic “pattern” as demonstrated with infrared thermography
Secondary Conditions: Secondary conditions frequently resulting from the primary condition of upper cervical spine dysfunction can be wide ranging and varied. Since the human nervous system impacts every function of the human body, an abnormal alteration of nerve function can precipitate symptoms in a variety of ways. Some of these symptoms and syndromes can be absolutely devastating for people and their families.
Here is a partial list of common secondary signs, Symptoms and life events that can indicate the Presence of upper cervical spine dysfunction (you Need not have all of them however the postural Distortions and cranial signs are strong indicators): 1. Is your posture poor? Do you have rounded shoulders and/or Anterior (forward) Head Syndrome? Does your head feel too heavy to hold easily? 2. Is your head tilted to one side and/or your head rotated to one side when you look in a mirror? This can be very subtle but is routinely present. 3. Does your nose or nasal septum deviate to one side? This may be due to past trauma and that in itself is an indicator of injury to the upper neck and possible upper cervical dysfunction. 4. Is one of your shoulders lower than the other? Pull your shoulders back and down and look carefully for one lower than the other. Again it can be subtle. 5. Press firmly but gently with your thumb into the impression just below your skull at the top of your neck on both sides (see picture). This is known as the sub-occipital area. Find the base of your skull and press the soft flesh around that area. Is this tender or painful for you? 6. Do you have some shoulder and/or neck pain/aches, which don't seem to go away? 7. Does your jaw click when you use it, open it to eat etc. Further check on this; Put your pinkies (little fingers) into your ear canals and chew normally. Do you feel a bumpy dislocation-like feeling? This should be a smooth action in your joints. Some patients diagnosed with TMJ disorders and pain, actually have a structural problem in the upper neck. 8. Do you have any lower back pain or mid back pain (under the shoulder blades) that just won’t go away? 9. Can you move your head from side to side without pain or restriction? Is there a loss of Range of Motion (ROM)? 10. Do you have any sand paper, clicking or crunching sounds when turning your head from side to side in a 'NO' action? (i.e. cervical crepitus) 11. Is your hearing a problem, or do you have other ear symptoms (e.g. tinnitus (ringing in ears), watery sounds, blockages, vertigo, Meniere’s disease, otalgia, recurrent ear infections)? 12. Do you often get headaches or migraines? 13. Can you remember any trauma (even minor) to the head, neck or shoulders? This is an important question. Most PD, MS and Migraine patients have had significant trauma in the past such as motor vehicle accidents and even plane crashes. 14. Was your birth difficult? 15. How’s your vision? – Sensitive to light, especially at dusk, floaters? 16. Do you experience any dizziness, vertigo or movement sensations (i.e. loss of proprioception)? Does the ground seem to move away from you? Has your gait been altered over time? 17. Do you experience any tingling and burning sensations especially in fingers and toes? Have you had any x-rays, CT scans or MRIs taken of your cervical spine (neck)? Do these reveal loss of cervical lordosis (neck curve), even a small amount? Do you have signs of past trauma such as narrowed discs, arthritic changes or displacement of vertebrae anterior or posterior?
I hope this website has been helpful up to this point.
This is the end of this website’s first page to date. Please check back later as I add more.
Coming soon: Case Reports on patients we have treated recently who have done well with care and improved significantly even with past confirmed diagnosis’ of TMJ Syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Migraine Headache.
**While Dr. Young has a high percentage of favorable results with a variety of conditions, there is no guarantee of benefit or cure. Individual results may vary depending upon several factors including age, severity, and length of time the condition has been present. |
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Phone: 864-268-2260 Fax:864-268-5424 E-mail: dryoung@atlaschiropracticltd.com |
