At Highland Chiropractic, we specialize in upper cervical chiropractic care, a precise and gentle approach that focuses on restoring balance to the body by addressing misalignments in the upper neck. These misalignments, often subtle and undetected, can disrupt the communication between your brain and body, leading to a range of health issues.

What Is Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care?

The upper cervical spine consists of the atlas (C1) and axis (C2), the two vertebrae located at the base of the skull. These bones play a crucial role in protecting the brainstem, which controls vital functions such as balance, coordination, and overall nervous system health. When these vertebrae are misaligned, it can lead to discomfort, reduced mobility, and even systemic issues like headaches, migraines, and chronic pain.

Unlike traditional chiropractic adjustments, upper cervical care is highly focused, using advanced imaging and precise analysis to determine the exact alignment of the upper neck. Adjustments are gentle and specific, requiring minimal force but delivering maximum impact to restore proper alignment and promote your body’s natural healing ability.

Benefits of Upper Cervical Care

Upper cervical chiropractic care has been shown to improve a variety of conditions and symptoms, including:

• Chronic headaches and migraines
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Vertigo and dizziness
• Sleep disturbances
• Fibromyalgia
• TMJ disorders
• Post-concussion symptoms
• Neurological conditions

By correcting upper cervical misalignments, our patients often experience improved energy, better posture, and relief from chronic conditions that haven’t responded to other treatments.

How Upper Cervical Chiropractic Works

At Highland Chiropractic, we use advanced tools and techniques to assess the alignment of your upper cervical spine. This may include X-rays, thermal imaging, or other diagnostic methods to pinpoint the exact area of misalignment. Once identified, gentle and precise adjustments are performed to correct the issue without any twisting, cracking, or forceful manipulation.

These adjustments help restore proper nervous system function, allowing the body to heal itself naturally. Because the upper cervical spine is so closely connected to the brainstem and nervous system, even small corrections can have a profound impact on your overall health.