Upper Cervical Chiropractic focus is on the top of the spine, which consists of the Atlas and the Axis vertebrae. Atlas is the first vertebra in the spine, a ring like shape that cradles the skull. Neatly tucked underneath Atlas is Axis, the second vertebra in our spine. In this area lies the junction between the brain and the spinal cord, the brainstem.

It consists of millions of nerves that travel and communicate throughout the whole body. The upper cervical spine houses over 80% of the nerves that signal messages from the body back into the brain.


The brainstem acts as the master controller of all our bodily functions, and it is responsible for our health potential. It not only processes all of our emotions and the experiences we have in life but it is vital for the communication between all our cells, hormones and the intelligence that runs our body. This intelligence organises our healing, regeneration, repair and regulation within the body. It dictates the processes in our body such as; immune, digestive, reproductive, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Without correct communication in the brainstem, we cannot access optimal health.

Atlas and Axis, play a vital role in protecting the brain stem. They act like moveable suits of armour and floodgates for the messages and intelligence that travel between the brain and all parts of the body. However incorrect positioning of the upper cervical spine can have a big impact on our brainstem communication and our health potential. It also can impact our threshold to process stress in our environment, whether that be a physical, chemical or emotional stress.

So what’s the solution?...

By correcting the movement and positioning of the upper cervical spine, we maximise our neurological function and our ability to adapt. This has an effect on our health, wellbeing and ability to bounce back from external stressors.

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