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7 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Posture and Prevent Neck Pain

Posted in Health Disorders

Date: Dec 24, 2025

7 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Posture and Prevent Neck Pain

Poor posture is the leading preventable cause of chronic neck pain, headaches, and upper back discomfort. The good news: you can dramatically improve your posture and prevent pain through seven evidence-based strategies including upper cervical alignment, strengthening exercises, ergonomic workspace setup, movement breaks, sleep position optimization, stress management, and professional ...

Cervicogenic Headaches: Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry

Posted in Head Disorders

Date: Dec 7, 2025

Cervicogenic Headaches: Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry

Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that originate from problems in the neck (cervical spine) but cause pain primarily in the head. Unlike migraines or tension headaches, these headaches stem from structural issues in the upper neck, particularly misalignments or irritation of the C1-C3 vertebrae and surrounding soft tissues. They typically cause ...

Upper Cervical Chiropractic: Everything You Need to Know

Posted in Head Disorders Lower Extremities Upper Extremities Lumbosacral and Pelvic Neck Disorders Thoracic and Ribs

Date: Nov 21, 2025

Upper Cervical Chiropractic: Everything You Need to Know

Upper cervical chiropractic is a specialized form of chiropractic care that focuses exclusively on correcting misalignments in the top two vertebrae of the spine (C1-atlas and C2-axis). Unlike traditional chiropractic, which addresses the entire spine, this technique uses precise, gentle adjustments to restore proper alignment and nervous system function without ...

Age Isn’t the Enemy — Misalignment Is: How Chiropractic Keeps You Moving

Posted in Health Disorders

Date: Nov 5, 2025

Age Isn’t the Enemy — Misalignment Is: How Chiropractic Keeps You Moving

Mobility is freedom, the quiet independence that lets older adults walk, garden, and live without fear of falling. But with age, the spine becomes less forgiving. Years of wear, minor injuries, and posture changes often distort the upper cervical alignment, the delicate joint where the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae ...

How Dangerous is Cervical Spinal Stenosis?

Posted in Neck Disorders

Date: Oct 19, 2025

How Dangerous is Cervical Spinal Stenosis?

Understanding Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal in the neck narrows, placing pressure on the spinal cord and surrounding nerves.This compression can trigger neck pain, numbness, balance problems, and even fatigue, symptoms that often worsen if left untreated. The narrowing may develop slowly over time due to ...

Neck Pain That Won’t Go Away? The Role of the Atlas and Axis Vertebrae

Posted in Neck Disorders

Date: Oct 6, 2025

Neck Pain That Won’t Go Away? The Role of the Atlas and Axis Vertebrae

At the very top of your spine sit two remarkable bones, the atlas (C1) and axis (C2). Together, they act as the pivot that supports and moves your head. The atlas cradles your skull and allows nodding motion (“yes”).The axis provides rotation (“no”) through a peg-like structure called the dens.These tiny ...

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