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Spine and the Nervous System

The nervous system is the master controller of all cells, tissues and organs. Nerves control the heart, lungs, immune system, endocrine system, as well as our thoughts and other cognitive processes.

Effectively, the nervous system is in charge of directing and overlooking all bodily functions - keeping us alive and healthy, fighting off diseases and infections, and healing us after we have sustained injury.

Many people are surprised to learn that the spine plays a key role in protecting the nervous system.

In fact, the main function of the spinal column (in addition to providing movement for the torso) is to encase and protect the spinal cord and nerve roots. Without this protection it's unlikely that we would survive a relatively small slip and fall injury.

» How is Spinal Cord Compression and body imbalance determined?

» How is body imbalance and spinal cord compression corrected?

How is Spinal Cord Compression and body imbalance determined

»	Body imbalance (or posture distortion) can be determined a number of ways:

Head Tilt

Restricted Neck Movement

Low Shoulder

High Hip

Bilateral Body Weight Difference

One leg shorter than other

Nerve heat graph

»	When the weight of the head (10-14 lbs) is shifted off the center of the top of the neck, the body becomes imbalanced.

»	In the effort to keep the head over the center of the neck, the spine and pelvis will twist, causing one leg to shorten. (body imbalance)

»	Body imbalance can cause headaches and pain in the neck, shoulder, back, hips, legs, knees, or feet/ankles.

»	Muscle and joint pain anywhere in the body is an indication of body and spinal imbalance

For further illustration, check this link Upper Cervical Spinal Charts

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How is body imbalance and spinal cord compression corrected?

Body balance is restored by an Upper Cervical Spinal Correction.
The doctor calculates the exact position of the atlas bone³(³ the atlas a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the first vertabra of the neck and spinal column)that completely encircles the spinal cord. He analyzes exactly that how far it has shifted, tilted, or rotated away from it's normal position.

The slightest degree of misalignment of this small bone that supports the weight of the head can cause body imbalance and spinal cord compression -- which can result in head problems and pain that may be felt anywhere in the body.

By utilizing a formula calculated from interpreting the results of the presision x-rays, the doctor is able to make the upper cervical spinal correction. (Precision x-rays enable the doctor to develope an exaxt formula which he uses to make the spinal correction.)

The doctor applies a slight, pre determined direction of pressure on one side of the neck to gently re-position the head over the center of the neck. This re-positioning restores the body balance and removes spinal cord compression.

The Upper Cervical Spinal Correction requires NO forceful, twisting and jerking motion and is barely felt by the patient.

The Upper Cervical procedure cures nothing - - but simply removes spinal cord compression and reactivates the transmission of brain healing messages to the affected part of the body so it can heal itself. (Each spinal correction is as individual to that patient as fingerprint.)

For further illustration, check this link Spinal Decay X-Rays

A special thanks to Dr. Daniel O. Clark, D.C., for the above illustrations. He has an outstanding commitment to educating the public regarding the benefits of Upper Cervical Chiropractic care. Dr. Clark can be reached at (702)896.9228.

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