Neck Issues

Why Is the Room Spinning?

The sensation of the room spinning, commonly known as vertigo, can be disorienting and frightening. Identifying the causes and finding effective treatments is essential for managing this condition. Causes of Vertigo Vertigo can result from ...

Childhood Absence Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and nervous system. Bursts of electrical activity in the brain temporarily affect how it works and can present with a wide range of symptoms. There are ...

Exploring the Potential Connection Between Long-COVID and the Brainstem

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

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 your Jaw!

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! How your Chiropractor can help

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 ...

Craniocervical Instability (CCI) an Upper Cervical Problem

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 when assessing health?

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. ...

The Best Sports To Help Tackle Your Neck Pain

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 ...

Neck Cracking: The Dangers, Risks, and Why You Should Stop

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 ...