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TMJ Pain and Jaw Problems: The Hidden Upper Cervical Connection

TMJ Pain and Jaw Problems: The Hidden Upper Cervical Connection

Posted in Head Disorder Neck Disorder
Date: Dec 28, 2025
TMJ dysfunction and jaw pain are frequently caused by atlas (C1) misalignment rather than problems originating in the jaw joint itself. When the atlas shifts out of proper position, it creates asymmetrical muscle tension and altered jaw biomechanics, leading to clicking, popping, pain, and limited jaw opening. Unlike traditional TMJ treatments ...
Dizziness from Neck Problems: Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry

Dizziness from Neck Problems: Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry

Posted in Neck Disc Problems Dizziness
Date: Dec 13, 2025
If you're experiencing dizziness alongside neck pain or notice that turning your head triggers lightheadedness, you may have cervicogenic dizziness, a condition where problems in your cervical spine create a sensation of imbalance, unsteadiness, or floating. Unlike inner ear problems that cause spinning vertigo, cervicogenic dizziness results from disrupted nerve ...
Upper Cervical Misalignment After Whiplash: Hidden Damage That Can Last Years

Upper Cervical Misalignment After Whiplash: Hidden Damage That Can Last Years

Posted in Neck Pain Migraine Headache Whiplash
Date: Nov 22, 2025
Upper cervical misalignment after whiplash occurs when the sudden acceleration-deceleration forces of an accident shift the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae out of proper alignment. This misalignment disrupts nerve function, blood flow, and cerebrospinal fluid circulation, leading to symptoms that often don't appear until weeks, months, or even years ...
What Is a Vertebral Subluxation, and Why It Matters for Your Health

What Is a Vertebral Subluxation, and Why It Matters for Your Health

Posted in Chiropractic
Date: Nov 5, 2025
When most people think of chiropractic care, they picture adjustments for back or neck pain. But the science behind chiropractic goes much deeper, into the structure and function of the nervous system itself.  What Is Vertebral Subluxation? A vertebral subluxation occurs when one or more spinal vertebrae become misaligned or lose their ...
Chronic Neck Pain? Check Your C1 Alignment

Chronic Neck Pain? Check Your C1 Alignment

Posted in Neck Pain
Date: Oct 19, 2025
If you’ve been living with chronic neck pain, you’ve probably tried everything, stretching, massage, better pillows, maybe even medication. But if that stubborn ache keeps coming back, the root of your discomfort might be hiding at the very top of your spine: the C1 vertebra, also known as the atlas. At ...
Top 5 Signs You Might Need Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

Top 5 Signs You Might Need Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

Posted in Upper Cervical Treatment
Date: Oct 6, 2025
There’s a small but powerful region at the top of your spine, where your head meets your neck, that quietly controls balance, posture, and even how your nervous system communicates with the rest of your body. When this area, the upper cervical spine, shifts even slightly out of alignment, the effects ...

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