A well-oiled machine with all the parts correctly in place will function at optimal levels. On the other hand, if one little part slips out of place, it can throw all the other parts out of whack and cause multiple problems. You can try to patch up the damage but until you get to the root of the problem and fix the part causing trouble, the machine will just keep breaking down.
The body is a lot like a machine. One seemingly small issue that's overlooked can lead to one problem after another. Health problems can slow us down or stop us in our tracks. Until our healthcare providers get to the root of the issue, the problems just keep coming.
One part of the body that often goes overlooked is the upper cervical spine. This is a vulnerable yet critical area that plays a huge role in our overall health and wellness.
The Role the Upper Cervical Spine Plays in Health and Wellness
The upper cervical spine consists of the seven uppermost vertebrae, which begin at the base of the skull and run down the neck. This is right where the brain stem connects to the spinal cord, forming the Central Nervous System (CNS). The upper cervical spine's job is to hold up the weight of the head, allow for head and neck movement, and to protect the CNS at its most vital junction.
Unfortunately, the upper cervical area is prone to injury. Rough play as a child, minor car accidents, sporting injuries, bad mattresses, poor posture, and the wear and tear of aging can cause the vertebrae in the neck to slip out of place. When the upper cervical spine is misaligned, it causes inflammation, swelling, nerve compression, disrupted nerve signals, and leads to a domino effect on the joints, muscles, and ligaments going down the rest of the body.
The Benefits of Upper Cervical Care
Upper cervical care helps keep this crucial part of the spine adjusted and in correct alignment. This reduces inflammation and swelling and alleviates nerve compression. When nerves can properly transmit messages throughout the rest of the body, it helps keep all of the body's major and minor systems functioning properly.
When the upper cervical spine is corrected, many aches and pains can quickly be alleviated, but the healing doesn't stop there. Once proper nerve function is restored, the body's natural healing processes can take over and restore health and wellness.
Our Upper Cervical Care Treatment
Dr. Bejian Shamloo of Upper Spine Knoxville is an Upper Cervical Specialist providing premiere upper cervical chiropractic care. Instead of just treating the symptoms, Dr. Shamloo's experience and training allow him to get to the root of the problem to treat and heal the body.
Dr. Shamloo's office is equipped with advanced technology tools to help diagnose and treat a wide variety of health conditions rooted in upper cervical misalignments. Using Cone Beam Computed Technology (CBCT), advanced 3D imaging, and infrared thermography, the doctor is better able to examine your spine and calculate even minute misalignments with precision. This allows for more exact adjustments using a gentler touch.
Add upper cervical care to your regular health and wellness routine to keep your CNS and spinal cord in a healthy state and functioning properly. Dr. Shamloo provides upper cervical chiropractic care to patients in Knoxville, Alcoa, Maryville, Farragut, Clinton, Oak Ridge, Sevierville, Lenoir City, Karns, Hardin Valley, Powell, Halls, and Fountain City in Tennessee, as well as the surrounding areas.