Neck Issues

Introduction Recent research suggests a potential link between Long-COVID and the brainstem (Yong 2021). In this educational blog, we will delve into this connection and its implications. Long-COVID is an unofficial term used to describe ...

The neck - why people say it feels 'tight' As upper cervical chiropractors we deal with a small area which can have a huge impact on the whole body. Patients present with a multitude of ...

The Upper Cervical Spine and The TMJ The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a versatile joint, involved in many day-to-day functions such as speaking and chewing. Problems with this joint can cause a range of issues ...

Whiplash - Symptoms and Care Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden forcible bending of the neck one way and then the other. This can affect multiple structures within the neck including the ...

What is CCI and how does it develop? Craniocervical instability (CCI) is a pathological condition whereby there is an increased mobility at an area called the craniocervical junction. This is the region where the top ...

What is the importance of symptoms? A symptom is defined as a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient. ...

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders , between 30% - 50% of people will suffer one or more episodes of neck pain during their life. With only a small percentage needing ...

Self-manipulation, I.E cracking knuckles and joints, is becoming more and more common amongst people that we see in the office.  Some people report cracking their necks up to 30 times per day. Despite the constant ...

As upper cervical chiropractors we deal with a small area which can have a huge impact on the whole body. Patients present with a multitude of different symptoms in multiple areas, however something we are ...

Symptoms Of Jaw Problems Many people suffer from jaw problems. Most of the symptoms will be focussed around the joints where the jaw meets the skull, the TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint). Symptoms may include pain in ...