Chiropractic treatment offers an effective alternative to traditional medicine and is increasingly seen as a natural, drugless approach to spine-related issues. The basic tenet of the practice is that provided the right conditions, the body has a natural ability to nurse and repair itself. Chiropractors in Mountlake Terrace hence seek to safely ensure these conditions that will then aid the natural healing process of the body and allow it to take its course. Since a number of ailments, disabilities, and restrictions in range of motion are linked to the spine, the skillful manual manipulation of the spine by chiropractors can potentially cure almost all of these conditions.

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The Idea behind Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Mountlake Terrace

Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a specialty within the general field of chiropractic care. It focuses specifically on the re-alignment of the vertebrae that surround the upper part of the spinal cord. The spine is a fundamental component of the Central Nervous System and is responsible for the flow of signals and impulses from the brain to the body and vice versa.

It is believed that the top two bones in the neck are most often the starting point of most misalignments that disrupt this vital flow leading to a number of symptoms such as pain, structural imbalances, and other dysfunctions across the body. A vertebra that sits at the top of the spinal cord, right where it meets the brain is the usual culprit. Upper Cervical Chiropractic care in Mountlake Terrace involves assessing and adjusting the vertebra that is shown to have the misalignment. When the upper neck is functioning correctly the healthy functioning of the body will return.

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Why Do You Need Upper Cervical Care?

There are a number of reasons to consider getting Upper Cervical Chiropractic care. Some of the most compelling ones are listed below.

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The Atlas Is Most Likely To Be Misaligned

The atlas which sit at the top of the spinal cord is in most cases the ground zero or the starting point for most spine-related issues. This part of the spinal cord is responsible for 50% of the range of motion of the head and it can be out of place for any number of reasons from injuries to bad posture. The Upper Cervical Chiropractor in Mountlake Terrace is an expert in gently realigning the top bone to have it sit right up underneath the skull and in the center of the neck.

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Modern Sedentary Lifestyle

The modern ways of living leave the human body more prone to structural and postural imbalances that start in the neck area. Routine things such as staring at the computer for long hours at work can increase the risk of misalignment of the atlas vertebra and lead to a number of dysfunctions causing a wide variety of symptoms.

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Surgery Prevention

Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a safer, cheaper, and noninvasive alternative to the surgeries that would have been required otherwise.

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Better Mood Means Better Quality Of Life

Upper Cervical has been shown to improve symptoms like anxiety and depression so much so that the symptoms disappear. Research has proven that Upper Cervical Chiropractic care promotes hormone regulation. It leads to an increase in the number of hormones such as dopamine and norepinephrine that elevates the mood and consequently improve the quality of life.

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How A Wide Number of Ailments Improve or Disappear Completely

Upper Cervical Chiropractic can be specifically helpful in a wide range of health issues including but not limited to:

• Chronic pain and stress
• Headaches and Migraines
• Depression
• Sinus and allergy problems
• Neck and back pain
• Hypertension
• Fibromyalgia
• TMJ
• Insomnia
• Vertigo
• Tinnitus
• Trigeminal Neuralgia

To sum it all up, Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Mountlake Terrace corrects the misalignments in the upper spine. Mostly, a vertebra called the atlas is the center of attention in Upper Cervical Chiropractic care as that is where most nerves leave the skull and travel across the body. If you notice any symptoms or restrictions in your range of motion that was mentioned above, check out our professional services to schedule an appointment so that we, as experts in correcting the upper neck, can help restore your health as we have been able to do with many of our patients. We look forward to meeting you.