Ligamentous Cervical Instability: The Hidden Cause of Chronic Symptoms Ligamentous cervical instability affects the spine’s ability to stabilize itself, especially in the upper neck. This condition often causes chronic pain, dizziness, and neurological issues, yet it is frequently overlooked. Understanding the role of ligaments and the upper cervical spine can be life-changing for those with…
The Upper Cervical Spine and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Overlooked Connection Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. While factors like obesity and jaw alignment are well-known contributors, the role of the upper cervical spine is often overlooked. Recent research suggests that misalignments in this region…
Understanding CSF Flow: The Link Between the Upper Cervical Spine, Dizziness, Migraines, and Blurry Vision Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow is a critical factor in maintaining brain and spinal cord health. When CSF flow is disrupted, it can lead to dizziness, migraines, blurry vision, and other debilitating symptoms. These issues are often connected to conditions like…
Dizziness and Blurry Vision When Looking Sideways: How the Upper Cervical Spine and Optokinetic Reflex Play a Role Experiencing dizziness and blurry vision when looking sideways can be alarming and disruptive. This issue often indicates a complex interplay between the eyes, the inner ear, and the upper cervical spine. Understanding why this happens and how…
The Power of Chiropractic Care: Enhancing Pain, Mood, and Sleep Through Neuroplasticity Chiropractic care is often associated with relieving physical discomfort, but its impacts extend far beyond pain relief. A growing body of evidence highlights how upper cervical chiropractic adjustments can influence brain function, mood, and sleep quality. These benefits are linked to neuroplasticity—the brain’s…
Neck Pain and Dizziness: How the Upper Neck Affects Balance and Vertigo Neck pain and dizziness often occur together, affecting 20-30% of people at some point in their lives. These symptoms can stem from various sources but are often linked to the upper neck. Understanding the root causes of dizziness and vertigo is vital for…
Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) – The Upper Neck Connection Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (aka POTS) can be a debilitating disorder. It is defined by dizziness, faintness, anxiety as well as a host of other symptoms. POTS is a functional neurological disorder that involve the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the communication highway for…
Vasovagal Syncope – Is your dizziness coming from your neck? Vasovagal syncope is the fancy term for when you feel dizzy, like you’re going to suddenly black out. It often accompanies a sense of anxiety, low blood pressure, low blood sugar and weakness in your legs and body, like the floor is falling out from…
Anxiety, Dizziness & Brain Fog – For relief, look to the Neck. Are you tired of living with constant dizziness and overwhelming anxiety? We have a solution that can bring you much-needed relief. Upper cervical chiropractic care offers a unique approach to address the root causes of these debilitating conditions. Through gentle adjustments and precise…
Neurodegeneration vs Neurodegenerative disease Neurodegeneration is the loss of neurons or connectivity. Neurodegenerative disease is the buildup of tau proteins, amyloid beta plaques and alpha-synuclein Lewy bodies; it leads to progressive and distinctive changes in brain chemistry. Dementia is the umbrella term for all neurodegenerative diseases. The best measure for addressing dementia is catching…