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Understanding The Upper Cervical Autonomic Nervous System Purpose

Understanding The Autonomic Nervous System

To understand how upper cervical care functions, one needs to first get an idea of how the brain and spinal cord functions. The human brain talks to the rest of the body through a enormous network of nerves (kind of like an electric circuit). Connecting different organs and systems of the human body (kind of like telephone wires connecting telephones). This never ending communication is core for the proper operation and health of every cell, organ, and system in the human body.


The spinal cord sends information back and forth between the brain and the body and is protected by the spinal column. When injuries occur to spinal segments, the spinal vertebrae may misalign and irritate [surrounding|adjacent} nerves, resulting in a "short" of the irritated nerves.


Because the upper cervical spine is the most mobile area of the any part of the spine, it is exceptionally vulnerable to injury, making it the most likely area for spinal issues to occur.


Causes of misalignment's to the upper cervical spine include:



* Minor Knocks On The Head

* Concussions

* Spinal Injuries

* Car Accidents / Whiplash

* Falls, such as on slippery sidewalks, etc..

* Bad Posture / Stress

* Birth Trauma / Forceps or Stressful Births

* Ski / Bike Accidents

* Head Injuries

* Bumps, whiplashes, and/or blows to the head during sports: snowboarding, biking, walking, martial arts, roller hockey, horse riding, etc...



Vertebrae

The upper two bones in the neck have been isolated as the most important in the spinal column because these vertebrae are found at the critical connection between the brain(control center) and the spinal cord.


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Since the nervous system command and directs all activities in our bodies, including our immune functions, any mis-alignments triggering irritation to the nerves at this critical level in the upper cervical spine may result in |poor function|dysfunction} of the bodily organs serviced by the damaged nerves, thus creating many health issues. Since all nerve signals needs to travel through the upper cervical region in order to reach the lower parts of the body. Most all functions of the body are affected by the spine at this level. Upper cervical care tries to eliminate neurological irritation; as without irritation, our nervous systems can effectively manage your bodies' functions and maintain us in good health.

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