Suffering With Chronic NECK PAIN? Upper Cervical Care May Be Able To Help!
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Many neck pain treatments focus only on covering up your symptoms when the most commonly overlooked cause of the problem is in the upper spine . The upper neck can be a factor in the development of neck pain for two reasons.
First, the spine works and moves as one, continuous unit. The top two vertebrae, called the atlas and axis, are the most mobile segments in the spine. These two bones move in six different directions, allowing the head to move up or down, bend side to side or turn left to right. The other vertebrae move primarily in two directions, making them stronger and more stable than the top two vertebrae.
Secondly, the upper cervical spine (upper neck) has thousands of “sensors” responsible for maintaining both the proper posture and alignment of the spine, as well as the balance and stability of the head. These sensors are constantly monitoring head position, making the necessary changes throughout the lower spine to assure that the head remains upright.
When the spine is aligned, it is extremely strong and stable. However, due to their mobility, the top two neck bones are especially vulnerable to injury or misalignment. When a misalignment occurs at the top of the neck, the spine compensates or adapts below in an attempt to protect the vital nervous system it houses. This triggers a chain reaction from the top to the bottom of the spine. When the head is thrown off balance, the lower spine is compromised; the pelvis is tilted, one leg may be drawn up or shortened, resulting in an internal weakness and a spine that is unbalanced. This chain reaction makes the spinal muscles, bones, and discs more vulnerable to injury – an accident waiting to happen.
If neglected, an upper cervical misalignment can lead to premature arthritis and irreversible spinal degeneration.
First, the spine works and moves as one, continuous unit. The top two vertebrae, called the atlas and axis, are the most mobile segments in the spine. These two bones move in six different directions, allowing the head to move up or down, bend side to side or turn left to right. The other vertebrae move primarily in two directions, making them stronger and more stable than the top two vertebrae.
Secondly, the upper cervical spine (upper neck) has thousands of “sensors” responsible for maintaining both the proper posture and alignment of the spine, as well as the balance and stability of the head. These sensors are constantly monitoring head position, making the necessary changes throughout the lower spine to assure that the head remains upright.
When the spine is aligned, it is extremely strong and stable. However, due to their mobility, the top two neck bones are especially vulnerable to injury or misalignment. When a misalignment occurs at the top of the neck, the spine compensates or adapts below in an attempt to protect the vital nervous system it houses. This triggers a chain reaction from the top to the bottom of the spine. When the head is thrown off balance, the lower spine is compromised; the pelvis is tilted, one leg may be drawn up or shortened, resulting in an internal weakness and a spine that is unbalanced. This chain reaction makes the spinal muscles, bones, and discs more vulnerable to injury – an accident waiting to happen.
If neglected, an upper cervical misalignment can lead to premature arthritis and irreversible spinal degeneration.
The Most Commonly Over Looked Cause of Chronic NECK PAIN Is?
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A Previous Injury To The Head or Neck!Numerous studies and clinical trials have shown that Chronic Neck Pain can develop as a result of a previous injury to the head and/or neck. In many cases the injury was 10-15 years before the onset of symptoms! The typical medical treatment for Chronic Pain is prescription drugs. If you have seen the TV drug ads or if you have ever read the Physician's Desk Reference then you know that all drugs are dangerous and that there is NO safe drug.
Virtually all treatments focus on covering up your symptoms when the most commonly overlooked CAUSE of the problem is in the UPPER SPINE. The UPPER NECK is a factor for several reasons. First of all you must understand that the brain stem acts like a switch board operator between the brain and the body with literally hundreds of thousands of nerve fibers signaling back and forth between the brain and the body. Chronic inflammation, pressure, torsion, or compression of the brain stem can irritate, or interfere with the transmission of nerve signals from the brain stem to the face and other areas of the body. Also keep in mind, the longer you have pressure, or irritation to the brain stem the more likely there will be permanent damage. It is also important to understand the close proximity of the postural sensory centers in the brain stem to the upper neck. |
An Injury To The Head or Neck Can Result In Misalignment of One of The Upper Two Neck Bones!
You must also consider the relationship between your head and the upper two neck bones. This imbalance of the head on the spine not only puts pressure on the nerves that go through the upper neck, it also causes the muscles at the top of the neck to tighten up and/or spasm which can result in pain in some cases.
Let's think back for a moment, as far back as 10-15-20 years.
Have you ever been in a car accident?
Have you had any slips or falls?
Have you had any work injuries?
Have you had any sports injuries?
Have you ever experienced any trauma (minor or major)?
If the answer is YES to any one of these then your current condition may in fact be due to a previous injury to the head or neck that resulted in a misalignment of one of the upper two neck bones!
Let's think back for a moment, as far back as 10-15-20 years.
Have you ever been in a car accident?
Have you had any slips or falls?
Have you had any work injuries?
Have you had any sports injuries?
Have you ever experienced any trauma (minor or major)?
If the answer is YES to any one of these then your current condition may in fact be due to a previous injury to the head or neck that resulted in a misalignment of one of the upper two neck bones!
A Misalignment in The Upper Neck is The Most Commonly Over Looked CAUSE of NECK PAIN!
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I first came to the office because I had been having neck pain and stiffness in my neck. After my very first adjustment I noticed my posture was better and I realized I had been limping slightly. That was resolved with treatment. It's wonderful to feel so good as I am 73 years old!
- Mary Kelly
Before Coming to Upper Cervical Health Centers, I had constant pain and tension in my neck and upper shoulders coupled with a headache that made me want to curl up in bed. I am a parent of a child with special needs so I thought a lot of my problems stemmed from lifting a growing child. In September 2011 I went to a general chiropractor in Alaska, after being seen a few times we decided to x-ray my neck. The x-rays showed reverse cervical lordosis, and I was recommended a cervical pump. However, I showed no improvement and my symptoms continued to worsen.
After moving to Idaho in late January I sought out help in May because my quality of life was being affected due to my pain. Dr. Blom took in depth x-rays and was able to give me a definitive cause for my symptoms. A subluxated C1. I finally had an answer to the pain that had been growing worse for the last two years. After my first adjustment my body started adjusting, and I had no headache. I am happy to say that I continue to be headache free, with no chronic neck/shoulder pain, and my body finally feels the age I am.
Thank you!
- Lauren Allen
- Mary Kelly
Before Coming to Upper Cervical Health Centers, I had constant pain and tension in my neck and upper shoulders coupled with a headache that made me want to curl up in bed. I am a parent of a child with special needs so I thought a lot of my problems stemmed from lifting a growing child. In September 2011 I went to a general chiropractor in Alaska, after being seen a few times we decided to x-ray my neck. The x-rays showed reverse cervical lordosis, and I was recommended a cervical pump. However, I showed no improvement and my symptoms continued to worsen.
After moving to Idaho in late January I sought out help in May because my quality of life was being affected due to my pain. Dr. Blom took in depth x-rays and was able to give me a definitive cause for my symptoms. A subluxated C1. I finally had an answer to the pain that had been growing worse for the last two years. After my first adjustment my body started adjusting, and I had no headache. I am happy to say that I continue to be headache free, with no chronic neck/shoulder pain, and my body finally feels the age I am.
Thank you!
- Lauren Allen
Are You Looking For Help? It May Not Be Too Late!
Are You A Candidate For Upper Cervical Care?
Upper Cervical Health Centers of America is a nationwide group of Doctors expertly trained in the Upper Cervical procedure. We are dedicated to helping patients just like you who suffer from neck pain, back pain, chronic headaches, migraines and other ailments and diseases.
And right now, our office is offering a FREE consultation to determine if you are a candidate for Upper Cervical care. The longer you wait or just cover up your symptoms the more likely the damage will become permanent. It may not be too late.
WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Call our office (208) 559-0541 for a FREE consultation or click here to contact us via email. That IS it.
Dr. Grayson Blom, B.Sc., D.C.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Specialist
5975 Overland Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
And right now, our office is offering a FREE consultation to determine if you are a candidate for Upper Cervical care. The longer you wait or just cover up your symptoms the more likely the damage will become permanent. It may not be too late.
WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Call our office (208) 559-0541 for a FREE consultation or click here to contact us via email. That IS it.
Dr. Grayson Blom, B.Sc., D.C.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Specialist
5975 Overland Rd.
Boise, Idaho 83709
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