Lifeline to Vitality

The connection between the Hypoglossal Nerve and the Upper Cervical Spine.Support the show

At all times, the brain is comparing what should be happening in the body to what is actually happening in the body. 

 “If there is a breakdown in communication anywhere along that nerve cycle, miscommunication can happen throughout.”Support the show

Ligaments of the upper cervical spine play a major role in proprioception and sensory function.

Adaptability is an evident sign that the Nerve System is functioning optimally.Support the show

As nerve integrity improves, this can manifest in multiple ways. 

The pediatric spine has particular characteristics that make it vulnerable to a vertebral subluxation.

Let’s look at some research surrounding the question: Does a Chiropractic adjustment cause a stroke?

The connection between Immunity and the Upper Cervical Spine.

Persistent muscle strain caused by a vertebral subluxation leads to a shift in the inflammatory response.

This is a common question and is difficult to answer concretely.

The connection between Dysafferentation and the Upper Cervical Spine

A vertebral subluxation alters posture, exacerbates inflammation, and increases the production of stress hormones. Support the show

Your body is constantly adjusting itself when you stretch, move and rest.Support the show

It is permissible to adjust above or below a surgically modified area of the spine.Support the show

Chiropractic works because your body works. Support the show

“There is but one cure in disease; the body's ability to heal itself.”

While Chiropractic philosophy and art are unique to the profession, its science is universally accepted in many healthcare disciplines.Support the show

Stress is a part of life, no matter who you are. The ability to overcome stress gives meaning to our life experience.

A vertebral subluxation interferes with the way nerves control and regulate your body. 

Chiropractic does not treat symptoms through physical, mental or pharmacological modalities.

Chiropractic is alternative because it offers another choice in healthcare. Support the show

If Chiropractic is unsafe, you would imagine that a Chiropractor’s malpractice insurance would reflect that. Let's take a look…Support the show

Chiropractic care is a preventive healthcare measure that can lead to long-term savings by reducing the need for costly interventions…

Adjusting the upper cervical spine does in fact produce great things when it comes to the health of the entire spine.Support the show

Mental stress can contribute to bodily ailments. And bodily stress can intensify mental conditions. 

Sleep is essential for recovery, mental clarity, immune function and overall health.

A properly functioning Nerve System is paramount to immune system function.Support the show

"Chiropractors adjust causes instead of treating effects…”

Chiropractic supports Nerve System function by removing a major hindrance to its expression.

Chiropractic care is focused on helping your body make the most effective use of your Nerve System. And this means all of your Nerve System; not just the nerves that modulate pain.

So where does Chiropractic care fit in the opioid epidemic? How does Chiropractic help manage pain?Support the show

The connection between Brain Fog and the Upper Cervical Spine. 

Is Chiropractic BS? No. Can BSers be Chiropractors? Of course.

The connection between Dysautonomia and the Upper Cervical Spine

Why do people try Chiropractic after they’ve tried everything else?

Is health a habit in your life?

I like to say that upper cervical care is your “lifeline to vitality.” What does this mean?

Stress will challenge the alignment of your spine. Stress will force it to make compensations and create a subluxation. 

…no accredited Chiropractic college in the United States or Canada teaches the “Ring Dinger” manipulation.

The connection between Cerebral Palsy and the Upper Cervical Spine.Support the show

The Pull-to-Sit Test is a simple but crucial test that assesses an infant’s neurological integrity and neck muscle strength.Support the show

If we consider the facts about the upper cervical spine, we can draw some conclusions as to why it has the potential to be misaligned. 

Chiropractors are considered Portal of Entry (POE) doctors.

If we look at the facts, a Chiropractic adjustment is one of the safest techniques available in the healthcare market.Support the show

Children need Chiropractic because it generates wonderful health benefits.Support the show

Some think Chiropractors are not doctors because they don’t prescribe medications, perform surgeries or walk around with a stethoscope around their neck. 

Chiropractic is not the source of health and wellness, but rather an instrument utilized to assist the body in its own healing process.

While disease and DIS-EASE look and sound alike, their definitions are somewhat antipodal.