Upper Cervical Health Centers Blog
What Makes Upper Cervical Care Different from General Chiropractic Care?
Upper Cervical Care Chiropractic care in the United States is on the rise as more conscious and informed healthcare consumers seek less invasive and more holistic approaches to health. In addition, the opioid crisis has fueled a demand for non-narcotic approaches to both temporary and chronic pain, and chiropractic care offers is an excellent treatment option for many types…
Seniors Wellness: The Role of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
Senior Wellness in Glen Carbon Seniors are a growing segment of the U.S. population, and they have unique health needs. More and more people from the 65 and older set are discovering the benefits of Chiropractic care as a supplement to their overall health care plan. While typically associated with lower back or neck…
Non-invasive Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Treatment Carpal Tunnel Surgery is the second most common surgery performed in the US according to Bureau of Labor and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) effects roughly 8 million people each year and is more common in women than men. Certain occupations can have a higher…
The Connection Between Vertigo and Migraine Headaches
Vertigo and Migraine Headaches The connection between vertigo and migraines continues to deepen. Dr. Raymond Damadian, the inventor of the MRI machine, found some very interesting information by using an upright MRI that shows how a misalignment in the upper neck area changes the flow of the cerebrospinal fluid to the brain. Cerebrospinal fluid is vital…
Contact Sports and Concussions Go Hand in Hand
Contact Sports in Glen Carbon Concussions have become the biggest concern in contact sports, and for good reason. A brain injury can be life-altering in a split second. One of the biggest decisions that needs to be made in concussion treatment is when to release an athlete and send them back to the field of…
What Actually Happens in a Concussion?
What happens in a consussion? We know concussions are bad. As more and more research comes out, we are really starting to understand just how bad, and gain greater insight into the long term effects of this type of brain injury. A few years ago, we understood bruising the brain was bad, but we didn’t…