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Introduction Welcome to The Upper Cervical Chiropractic Patient's Handbook, designed to provide current and prospective patients with a comprehensive guide to upper cervical chiropractic care. In this blog, we will explore the background, science, history, ...

Introduction An adjustment is a chiropractic procedure that aims to realign misaligned vertebrae by hand. Here at Top Chiro, we focus on adjusting the upper cervical spine, due to its high level of mobility and ...

Meniere's Disease is a disorder of the inner ear, patients with this diagnosis typically experience a feeling of fullness in the ears, tinnitus, dizziness, and bouts of vertigo sometimes called drop attacks. These symptoms can ...

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 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 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 ...

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 ...

Types of Migraines and headaches There are many different types of migraines which all affect people in different ways. The most common factor is that they can be debilitating and have a significant impact on ...