Upper Cervical Care in Marietta
At Berner Upper Cervical Chiropractic, we use an upper cervical approach called Orthospinology, similar to NUCCA, Grostic, and Atlas Orthogonal, to correct the entire spine. It’s an evidence-based procedure that analyzes the unique misalignment of the upper cervical spine and its influence on postural reflexes of the entire body.
Using Advanced Technology
We use the most advanced X-ray imaging techniques and computer software to analyze the craniocervical junction in three dimensions. The specific adjustment is based on the unique geometry of each patient’s spine, and a mathematical vector is calculated to achieve the desired correction.
Once the upper cervical procedure has been completed, the results are remeasured. We always want to verify that we corrected the misalignment to obtain repeatable, consistent results, where the patient needs to be adjusted as little as possible.
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Why Focus on the Upper Cervical Spine?
Every nerve in the body either passes through or originates at the brainstem. This area near the base of the skull is the most neurologically important and has no vertebral discs, making it flexible and vulnerable to misalignment (subluxation) and injury. The sensitive nature of this area can have widespread neurological effects and cause postural distortions throughout the body.
Consider your posture when holding a bowling ball next to your body, versus holding it in an outstretched arm. You would perceive one to be much heavier than the other, and your body will adapt accordingly. We see the same thing when the upper cervical spine misaligns and the head moves off center.
FAQ
Do I have to come back all the time?
While some follow-up care will always be needed (accidents, injuries, etc will cause it to misalign again), most of our patients eventually go many months and sometimes longer between adjustments.
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