You have probably heard of a chiropractor. But a relatively unknown type of chiropractor is an upper cervical chiropractor. A normal chiropractor treats various conditions by making spinal adjustments. On the other hand, the upper cervical chiropractic treatment concentrates on the top two vertebrae and their connection to the brain stem. These are the C1 and C2 vertebrae, known as atlas and axis respectively.
Misalignment of the upper cervical vertebrae are adjusted by gentle manipulations, after obtaining images of this section of the spine with Computerized Infrared Thermography. The brain stem can be seen as the fuse box which controls all our unconscious functions, such as breathing and digestion.
Below we will look at some of the conditions that can be treated by upper cervical chiropractic treatments.
Neck and Shoulder Pain
One of the main reasons people see a chiropractor is for pain in the neck and shoulder. These two conditions can be reversed by upper cervical chiropractic treatments. The cause of these problems could be disease or an injury.
Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is also commonly treated by a chiropractor more frequently than by a general practitioner. Subluxations, even in the lower spine, can be treated effectively by an upper cervical chiropractor from the Koeo Life clinic. This is done purely by attending to the top two cervical vertebrae and can completely resolve this long-term condition.
Headaches and Migraines
There are many reasons people experience headaches and migraines. Some of these are poor posture, stress and tension, fatigue, changes in the weather, hunger, insomnia, medication, caffeine withdrawal, injuries, hormonal causes, and upper cervical subluxations. There are some individuals who suffer their whole lives with severe migraines, and they could find relief from upper cervical chiropractic treatments.
Post-concussion Syndrome
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is concussion where the symptoms do not go away after six weeks. It is normal for concussion to resolve by the end of the second week. Symptoms are vertigo, headaches, balance problems, fatigue, insomnia, confusion, and an inability to concentrate. However, upper cervical chiropractor Europe treatments may be able to restore normal functioning and stop symptoms.
Meniere’s Disease
Meniere’s disease can be a lifelong condition and finds its roots in the inner ear, making its main symptom of vertigo perfectly understandable. Although it affects one ear, it can result in loss of hearing in that ear. Upper cervical chiropractic treatments can improve Meniere’s disease swiftly and also the closely related vertigo that afflicts many people. Other symptoms of the former disease are nausea, vomiting, and ringing in the ear.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease characterised by pain and exhaustion. Up until fairly recently, many doctors thought it was all in the mind. According to upper cervical chiropractors, brain signals communicate pain where it doesn’t exist as a result of some disconnection between the brain and body that occurs in the brain stem. By adjusting the C1 and C2 vertebrae, sufferers may obtain relief. For unknown reasons, it is also helpful for the exhaustion aspect of the condition.
As you can see, upper cervical chiropractors serve a very important role in helping people manage a number of conditions.