What is Upper Cervical?
Upper Cervical refers to the very top of your spinal column, specifically the atlas bone sitting right beneath your skull. Because nearly all the nerves traveling from your brain to the rest of your body must pass through this exact area, even a tiny misalignment here can cause widespread pain and dysfunction. Our specialized Upper Cervical technique is a gentle way to guide the atlas back into its proper place, allowing your entire nervous system to communicate clearly again.
How is it performed?
I use muscle testing to determine exactly which direction your atlas has shifted and exactly where I need to apply a gentle correction. Once we know the precise angle, I use the pad of my finger to apply very light pressure just below your ear while I will gently rotate and bend your head, applying just enough force to help the atlas naturally slip back into its proper position. We always test afterward to ensure it is perfectly aligned.
What are the results?
While some patients feel the bone gently shift, many do not feel anything at all during the actual adjustment. However, the relief afterward is often profound. Because this area controls so much of your nervous system, aligning the atlas can resolve issues throughout your entire body, including leg length discrepancies, back pain, brain fog, etc. In my practice, I have found that a proper upper cervical adjustment often clears up alignment issues elsewhere in the body and helps significantly with overall resilience.
Other Ways We Can Help
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Applied Kinesiology
Gentle muscle testing that allows your nervous system to tell us the exact root cause of your discomfort.
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Activator Technique
A precise, instrument-assisted adjustment that provides gentle relief with absolutely no twisting or popping.
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Muscle Reactivation
Wake up dormant muscles to restore your stability, improve your posture, and relieve daily fatigue.
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Allergy Elimination
A noninvasive protocol that resets your nervous system to clear sensitivities completely instead of just managing symptoms.
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Injury Recall Technique
Clear the neurological memory of past physical or emotional trauma so your body can finally release lingering pain.
