The spine plays a vital role in the overall health of the human body. The spine consists of small bones that are called vertebrae. The uppermost bones of the spine are the upper cervical bones. Their job is to allow you to have flexible movement of the head and also to protect the brainstem. Communication to and from the brain and body happen in this area. The head, weighing about 10 pounds, is also supported.
The central nervous system is connected to everything going on in the upper cervical area. It controls such things as breathing, memory, clear thinking and reasoning, the way a person sees and hears, movement of the body, regulation of hormones, and many other important body functions. For all of this to work properly, the upper cervical bones must be in proper alignment.
If an injury or an accident has caused these bones to move out of their proper position, many health problems can result, one of them being pain throughout the body. Yes, a misalignment in the upper neck can be a cause of chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia.
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How Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care Can Help
Upper cervical chiropractors are specifically trained to find and correct the misalignments that occur in the upper neck. There are a number of success stories out there. One is a study that looked at twenty-three people with fibromyalgia. After receiving treatment by an upper cervical chiropractor, 90 percent of them reported a decrease in their symptoms.
Upper cervical chiropractic care is a special type of chiropractic that focuses on fixing the misalignments in the top two vertebrae. Once a misalignment is found, a treatment plan will be developed for each individual patient. An adjustment is only given when absolutely necessary. Once these bones are back in their proper place, the function of the central nervous system can return to normal. The end result may be less pain and fewer symptoms of fibromyalgia.
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