What is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is a natural, non-invasive, drug-free treatment for a host of illnesses and injuries. Chiropractors treat the spine and surrounding muscles, soft tissue, and nerves by manual manipulations to ensure proper alignment.
When the spine is aligned as it should be, it can function optimally and the body’s natural healing mechanisms are activated most effectively. More and more, health care experts are learning of the vital role that the musculoskeletal system and central nervous system play in our overall health and wellness.
When Do Kids Need Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care?
Childhood is the ideal time to add regular chiropractic care to one’s healthcare plan. As a child grows and develops, poor posture or minor injuries can result in long-term issues that may worsen as they age.
If your child ever experiences back pain, muscle strains, headaches, or other discomforts, chiropractic care can help nip problems in the bud. For healthy children, regular check-ups with a chiropractor can be an excellent preventative effort for a wide range of conditions.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Health
The upper cervical spine consists of the seven top vertebrae of the spinal column, starting right under the base of the skull. Though they sit in such a vulnerable position in the body, they have an integral job. This area is the major pathway for all the vital nerves that allow communication between the brain and body. The nerves that the upper cervical spine protects regulate all of the body’s other major and minor systems.
Misalignment of the upper cervical spine can cause swelling, inflammation, and nerve compression that may damage nerves and cause signals between the brain and body to misfire.
Furthermore, as the body tries to compensate for tiny misalignments in this part of the spine, stress may be placed on other nerves, muscles, tissue, or joints in the musculoskeletal system. That’s why this critical area in the upper cervical spine is so integral to overall health.
How Our Chiropractic Treatment Works
At Advanced Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Noah Kaplan is among Northern California’s elite upper cervical spine chiropractors. Our doctor is a member of the Blair Chiropractic Society and is board certified in the Blair Technique,—a modern, advanced chiropractic technique that focuses on the relationship between the upper cervical spine and the function of the Central Nervous System (CNS).
Dr. Kaplan’s office offers state-of-the-art diagnostic tools such as 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) X-RAY, a sophisticated system that helps compute and measure any upper cervical imbalances and misalignments. Dr. Kaplan then applies the gentle pressure necessary in the precise locations to realign the spine to restore and maintain health.
If you would like to put your child on the road to good health, get in touch with Dr. Kaplan today. Located in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Kaplan also services Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.
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