Upper Cervical

Why Is My Child Experiencing Speech Delay?

Understanding Speech Delay and its Therapeutic Approaches.   One of the most joyous moments as a parent is hearing your child's first words. However, when those words don't come as expected, it can raise concerns ...

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 Brainstem and The Upper Cervical Spine

The Brainstem The brainstem is a vital part of the central nervous system; it is responsible for regulating many of the functions and actions of the body that are not under conscious control, so called ...

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 ...

Concussion – why you should see your chiropractor after a head trauma

Concussion is defined as.... ''Temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow to the head". The primary symptoms of concussion include headaches, difficulty in concentrating, memory issues, trouble with balance and coordination. Although most commonly ...

Everything you need to know about the Upper Cervical Adjustment

How do we differ from the chiropractic techniques you may have seen online? In the world of social media Chiropractic is becoming more and more popular. You may have seen videos of Chiropractors popping necks, ...

Parkinson’s, A Neurological Disease

  Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominantly dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brainstem called substantia nigra. Symptoms generally develop slowly over a number of years. The progression of symptoms ...

Dystonia – How Upper Cervical Chiropractic can help

What is Dystonia? Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily, leading to repetitive and sometimes painful movements or postures. There are several different types of dystonia, each affecting ...

Postural-Perceptual Dizziness and Upper Cervical Care

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness(PPPD) what is it? What Is PPPD? Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness ( PPPD) is a condition the symptoms of which usually consist of dizziness and unsteadiness provoked by non physical factors. For some individuals, ...