While general chiropractors typically attend to the entire spine, upper cervical chiropractors offer specialized experience with the top two vertebrae, the atlas and the axis. As the neck region of the spine can be the source of various chronic conditions, it is especially important to choose an upper cervical specialist in Omaha that can properly manage the relationship between the neck and the rest of the body.
The Benefits of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
An upper cervical specialist in Omaha can help with the following conditions:
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Neck Pain
Neck pain from injury or disease affects a lot of people, but upper cervical chiropractic care has been shown to reverse neck pain.
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Back Pain
Chronic back pain is a common reason someone might visit a chiropractor, but an upper cervical specialist can actually reverse low back pain through adjustments to the upper spine.
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Headaches and Migraines
Chiropractic care improves headaches and migraines brought on by stress, poor posture, tension, fatigue, medications, upper cervical subluxations, and more.
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
If concussion symptoms persist for 6 weeks after the initial head injury, you may be suffering from post-concussion syndrome. An upper cervical spine chiropractor can help improve outcomes after a concussion by reducing symptoms and helping people get back to normal.
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Vertigo and Meniere’s Disease
Upper cervical chiropractic care often improves vertigo and Meniere’s disease, reducing the common symptoms of vertigo, hearing loss, ringing in ears, nausea, and vomiting.
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Fibromyalgia and Fatigue
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder of the bones and muscles. Sufferers often complain of persistent fatigue, and chiropractic treatments can treat fatigue and pain brought on by the condition.
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Autoimmune Disease
Upper cervical specialists can help with the symptoms of many autoimmune diseases and inflammatory conditions including Scoliosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Neuritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.
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Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common concern for many people. Chiropractic treatments may be able to actually lower the blood pressure of hypertensive adults.
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TMJ Disorders
TMJ disorders, or TMD, can be brought on by muscle spasm, head or jaw injury, teeth clenching, teeth grinding, chronic stress, or a misaligned bite. Upper cervical chiropractic care can effectively treat the underlying symptoms of TMJ disorders.
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Sleep Disturbances
Low back pain can lead to sleep disturbances. Many patients that have received care from an upper cervical specialist reported improved sleep following treatments.
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Trouble Breathing
Many patients with COPD, influenza, pneumonia, asthma, and other conditions report better breathing capacity immediately following an upper cervical chiropractic adjustment.
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Poor Posture
As more people spend more time looking down at smartphones and computers, neck posture has been compromised, leading to headaches, chronic pain, and other health problems. Chiropractic adjustments are known to correct poor posture.
The Difference Between General Chiropractors & Upper Cervical Chiropractors
Upper cervical spine chiropractors focus on the top two bones in the neck which play a very specialized role in balancing the head and facilitating blood flow to the brain. Some things that an upper cervical specialist might do that a general chiropractor may not, includes:
- Precisely Measuring the Upper Cervical Spine
- Upper cervical practitioners use modern diagnostic imaging techniques to measure the upper cervical spine. They will take x-rays and thoroughly examine the results to customize an adjustment to the patient’s specific needs. They may also use thermography to see the effects of the misalignment in action.
- Low Force Corrections for Precision and Safety
- Upper cervical specialists refrain from any twisting, forceful jerking, or pulling on the neck. Instead they employ low force corrections using gentle pressure by hand or an adjustment instrument to offer greater precision and safety.
The Knee Chest Chiropractic Technique
The Knee Chest Chiropractic Technique is unlike any other health care procedure in the area. We utilize precision digital radiography and computerized infrared thermography to locate and correct a misalignment of the upper cervical spine. As the upper neck comes into alignment, the entire spine will align and restore balance to the brain-body systems.
Ralston Upper Cervical Specialist – Schedule a Consultation
Get started by setting up an initial consultation with an upper cervical specialist serving Ralstona and the Omaha Metro area. It is our mission to transform the vision and experience of health and healing within our local Omaha Nebraska community through Upper Cervical Chiropractic care.
