Did you know that there are subspecialties in the field of chiropractic care? As a person goes to school to become a Doctor of Chiropractic, he or she will run across numerous subspecialties. About 3,500 practitioners have decided to specialize in upper cervical care. What is upper cervical chiropractic treatment? What benefits can you receive from this form of care? Why is it different than the traditional chiropractic treatment? These are the questions that we will answer to help you have a better understanding of this important chiropractic subspecialty.
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To answer this question, you need to understand what can happen when an upper cervical misalignment exists and is working under the surface. First of all, changes take place in the spine and the soft tissue that surrounds it. The body makes these changes in order to keep the head properly balanced.
As a result, the spine can become stuck in a stressed position where normal wear and tear on the discs between the vertebrae is increased. This, in turn, can result in the early onset of arthritis in the spine. It can also lead to nerve irritation. The pain, numbness, and tingling can spread down the arms and legs. Pain in the neck and back are also possible.
Then there are the effects that come from reduced blood flow to the brain, pressure on the brainstem, and inhibited cerebrospinal fluid drainage. These are factors in a number of different neurological conditions such as migraines and multiple sclerosis. They may also be factors in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, Meniere’s disease, and other chronic syndromes.
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