Upper Cervical

“Change your brain. Get adjusted.”

The only upper cervical practice in Auckland

Upper cervical specific care is particularly useful in sometimes solving the complex riddles of migraines, headaches, chronic neck pain, dizziness, vertigo, ringing ears, sinus trouble, brain fog, changes in vision and very often constipation. Spinewave utilises a number of techniques to suit the state an individual presents with. Upper Cervical Specific Technique is, however, one of the most powerful to influence and affect positive change in the nervous system.

Correction without manipulation

As modern day chiropractors start to change the face of this profession, let’s take the baton and redefine “correction” and give the reader’s intelligence the credit it’s due.

“Correction of what? Brain function.”

The upper neck is the gateway between the brain and body. Your brain communicates with your body via your brainstem and spinal cord. Interruption of this communication potentially results in problems.

The brainstem sits at the top of your neck, at the back, just under the skull in the little hollow you can feel with your finger. Wrapped around your brainstem and spinal cord are two protective bones called atlas and axis. These are the two major “light switches” used to initiate correction when they become distorted or ever-so slightly “twisted” through stress, worry, anxiety, bumps and falls.

Lights off: 5 key areas of unwellness

Energy. Going to bed tired, waking up tired, reaching for caffeine at 3PM to make it through the rest of the day.

Metabolism. Being more hungry, less hungry, losing weight, gaining weight, constipation or diarrhoea.

Immune function. Constantly sickly, frequent colds and flus, hypersensitivities, allergies or sinus problems.

Brain fog. Poor concentration, forgetfulness, difficulty making decisions, feeling like a “different person”.

Mood and behaviour. Having a “short fuse”, grumpy, depressed, anxious, manic, angry, ADHD-like symptoms.

Turn your lights on at Spinewave

Oftentimes the problems listed above are due to misdirected energy from the brain linked with distortions in the upper neck. With enough “misdirection” over extended periods of time – sometimes years – the spine and nervous system begins to break down and chronic pain syndromes start to emerge. The body becomes unwell when it loses its ability to communicate with itself, and the world around it.

“Specific correction without manipulation.”

Spinewave prides itself in quality assessments of health and nervous system function and creating well thought plans to move you forward, including appropriate referral if necessary. Upper cervical specific care is appropriate for all ages. See FAQ for more.