It Just Makes Sense: Your Guide to Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care - Softcover

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From your low back up towards your head, every vertebra stacks on top of one another and gets smaller in size, similar to building blocks. As elementary as it may seem, it gets quite complex when you get to the top of the spine. The top two vertebrae (C1 & C2, "the upper cervical spine"), also called the “Atlas” and “Axis,” are unique compared to the other 22 vertebrae below. These two bones have their own distinct shape and a very important function, which is to support your head and to protect the most vital area in your body: the brainstem. The Atlas (C1) is the only bone in the spine that is held in place just by muscles and ligaments, whereas the other vertebrae down the spine feature a locking joint. When you rotate your body or bend over to touch your toes, the locking joints within your spine limit movement to protect the nerves that exit the spine that connect to every cell tissue issue and organ. The fact that the Atlas is lacking an interlocking joint is a double-edged sword. It has far more mobility (notice how you much more you can rotate your head in the “no” motion compared to how far you can rotate your lower body), but the tradeoff is less stability. When you experience a fall, bump your head, get in a car or sporting accident, or have emotional distress, the muscles are often unable to hold both the head and Atlas in place, causing the spine to become structurally and neurologically compromised. Upper Cervical Care is a strict discipline of Chiropractic that focuses on the upper most portion of the spine to ensure that it is structurally and neurologically sound. The Atlas vertebra supports the weight of the skull, and it also protects the brainstem, the hub of your nerve system and the equivalent to the main electrical supply in your home. Imagine placing a dimmer switch on the main of your house. The ENTIRE HOME will be affected. Your spine would be similar. Subluxation is when the top two vertebrae in the spine shift out of their normal positioning (dimmer switch) causing the ENTIRE SPINE to become BOTH structurally and neurologically compromised. Thus affecting our organ and muscle function as well as our thoughts. This book" It Just Makes Sense" outlines the step by step protocols of care as well as the health and lifestyle benefits that this unique form of Chiropractic has to offer for you and your family.

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