Frequently Asked Questions
COMMON QUESTIONS
We understand that most patients have many questions regarding Upper Cervical Chiropractic in general, as well as our practice specifically. Even though Upper Cervical Care is a specialty within the field of Chiropractic, when most people start care with us, they compare us to their former experience in another Chiropractic office. This is a huge mistake because 98% of Chiropractors are practicing in a therapeutic model, and what we find is that you have never been taught the truth about how your body creates disease AND more importantly how the body heals itself and the role of Upper Cervical Care in that process. Healing takes place when the upper cervical spine holds its alignment and the brain can communicate with the body at 100%
No, Insurance does not cover this Chiropractic care
Upper Cervical Chiropractic focuses on the intimate alignment of the upper cervical vertebrae, the Atlas and Axis, and how this alignment affects the ability of the brainstem to orchestrate how the body heals and operates. The brainstem, or “Houston Control,” directs the body to do what it needs to do, when it needs to do it. When an upper cervical vertebra misaligns, or subluxates, interference occurs and communication is lost between the brain and body; thus sickness and disease occur over time. Upper Cervical doctors are extensively trained in detecting these subluxations, correcting them, and maintaining this alignment over a period of time to ensure the body is able to heal, function, and operate at its highest health potential.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a specialty within the field of chiropractic which deals with the unique relationship between the head and the neck alignment. Upper Cervical adjustments are very precise and very gentle without any of the popping, cracking, or twisting of the spine involved with general chiropractic manipulation. Click Here To Read More
Fortunately, no! The Upper Cervical correction can be described as a slight predetermined direction of pressure applied to the first bone (Atlas) or second bone (Axis) in the neck. Depending on the technique, it can feel like a brisk thrust, a light tap, or a massage on the side of the neck just below the earlobe. That’s where the Atlas is. Sometimes this is accompanied by a loud pop or series of tiny ticks as the bone moves back into place. There is NO twisting of the neck. This correction is engineered to reposition the weight of the head over the center of the body in order to restore body balance and restore brain to body communication. When correction is made, muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen circulation is increased; the brain is able to communicate with the affected area, and the body’s natural healing process begins. The healing process continues as long as body balance is maintained and the brain can communicate with all parts of the body.
For everyone it is different because everyone’s body heals at a different rate. Some patients feel better after their first adjustment and for others it may take months. Our goal is to get patients out of pain as fast as possible but there are many contributing factors. The amount of spinal degeneration, excessive inflammation, ligament instability, and how long you have had your problem, all play a role in determining this time frame.
- Neck & Back Pain
- Sciatica & Hip Pain
- Numbness & Tingling
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Pain
- Muscular Spasm & Tension
- Headaches (Including Migraine)
- Pinched Nerve (N.I.S.)
- Herniated Disc
- Canal Stenosis
- Decreased Range of Motion
- Poor Posture
- Muscular Imbalance
- Dizziness/Vertigo
The technique for determining if a child or infant needs an adjustment is the same as an adult. I use multiple objective indicators and structural analysis to determine if they have any structural abnormalities. Pediatric Chiropractic care is specific, gentle and safe technique. Only light force is needed when adjusting an infant or child’s spine. Imagine the pressure needed to press your pinky finger into a ripe red tomato or put in a contact lens.