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…
The Most Common Symptoms of an Atlas Misalignment An atlas misalignment can have widespread effects on your health. The atlas, or C1 vertebra, plays a crucial role in supporting your head and connecting it to your spine. When this vertebra becomes misaligned, it disrupts many systems in your body, leading to a variety of symptoms.…
Concussion Treatment for Kids: Understanding Brain Injuries and the Role of Upper Cervical Care Concussions in children, from toddlers to teenagers, are more common than many realize. These injuries often occur during sports, play, or accidents, and even minor head bumps and birthing injuries can impact the brain and spine. Unfortunately, the effects of…
Vertigo and the Epley Maneuver: Why It May Not Work and What to Do Next Experiencing vertigo can be disorienting and distressing, as the sensation of spinning can severely impact your daily life. For many, the Epley Maneuver is a go-to treatment for vertigo. However, the Epley Maneuver is usually effective for only one type…
Understanding the Cause of Whiplash: The Role of Upper Neck Alignment in Recovery Whiplash is a common yet often misunderstood injury, typically associated with car accidents. But how many miles per hour can cause a concussion or whiplash ? Surprisingly, it only takes a collision at 5 miles per hour to cause this condition. While…
Intracranial Hypertension and Concussion Intracranial hypertension is a common brain condition that develops following a concussion or whiplash injury. In brief, IH occurs when there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain. It is linked with swelling of the brain tissue (aka chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE) and is associated with a variety…
How Brain Fog relates to a Neck Injury Have you ever felt like you’re walking through life in a mental haze, unable to focus, remember details, or think clearly? This common yet frustrating experience is often referred to as “brain fog.” Despite being a non-medical term, brain fog describes a very real and disruptive collection…
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…
How does an Atlas Misalignment Affect your Vagus Nerve? The vagus nerve is one of the most important nerves in your body. It communicates all of the messages between your brain and every single one of your vital organs: Heart Lungs Digestive System Reproductive System All of your glands (e.g., Thyroid, Adrenals, etc) Often times…