Upper Cervical Chiropractic
Upper Cervical Chiropractic
Upper Cervical Chiropractic vs Regular Chiropractic
When most people hear upper cervical chiropractic, they are not aware there is a difference between upper cervical chiropractic vs regular chiropractic. While traditional chiropractic adjustments are geared at releasing stuck (fixated) bones (vertebrae) and affecting peripheral nerves, upper cervical adjustments directly affect the central nervous system. Upper cervical chiropractic adjustments have long been the area of historical and present “miracle cases”. The other difference is there is no snapping or cracking of the neck or back with upper cervical chiropractic adjustments. This is good news for you when you are suffering from chronic pain. Many people with chronic pain have expressed that traditional chiropractic adjustments hurt, and they feel worse after traditional adjustments.
The upper cervical method Dr. Ramirez uses is QSM3. Quantum Spinal Mechanics is a forward thinking upper cervical, global, and tonal based chiropractic method.

The biggest change has been my migraines going away..
Before coming to Dr. Rob I had multiple issues with gastroenteritis, a lot of back pain and migraines. Once I started coming to Dr. Rob I was able to get rid of all of these. I am now able to enjoy my life again. The biggest change has been my migraines going away. Before seeing Dr. Rob they used to rule my life.
Why upper cervical chiropractic care?
A Common Cause:
Many people have an injury to the upper neck that has never been properly diagnosed or treated. Auto accidents (even mild ones), slips, falls, jars and jerks to the body can cause micro trauma and tear loose the connective tissue that keeps proper motion in the upper neck. Injury to the upper neck has a global affect on the body.It causes the head to shift off the top off the top of the neck due to these injuries.
Next the body’s “righting reflex” moves the body into a distorted posture to bring the head back to level. This causes stress and miscommunication affecting the posture control centers in the lower brainstem where it passes through the top vertebrae. This is known as the upper cervical misalignment. Over a lifetime, the human body can be subjected to multiple traumas that cause an upper cervical misalignment and postural distortion.
This creates a pathway of breakdown through the WHOLE body, leading to locking of the spinal joints, muscular imbalance, abnormal movements, inefficiency of energy and a progressive degenerative wear and tear on the body. THIS IS WHY MANY ARE LOCKED INTO CHRONIC PAIN. Until the upper neck is properly corrected, long term relief of chronic pain cannot be achieved.


A not so common Correction:
The upper cervical misalignment is the most complex and difficult region of the spine to align. But when the correction is achieved the results can be simply amazing. Patients notice changes throughout their entire body.
What are the benefits of upper cervical chiropractic?
The reason for so many benefits of upper cervical care is because of the rich supply of nerve control centers in the lower brainstem. Gentle and safe upper cervical adjustments directly impact and modulate the brainstem.
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See what it is like to work with Dr. Ramirez
Dr. Ramirez offers a free 30-minute phone case review. He will consult with you and review any past medical records you have, just as if you were an established patient. You will see firsthand if he is the right doctor for you.
Do you have a history of upper neck injuries?
When it comes to healing chronic pain any unresolved injuries to the upper neck must be properly treated by an upper cervical doctor. Very few chiropractors have undergone training to properly adjust the upper cervical misalignment. If you are suffering from chronic pain, take a few minutes to reflect and write down accidents you have had over your life. Examples of injuries are:
What others can you think of? It’s important to understand that once an injury occurs, signs and symptoms (pain) can show up days, weeks, months or years down the road. If you have had just 1-2 of the above, there is a good change you have an unresolved injury to your upper neck. If you have had 3 or more of the above, an upper cervical misalignment is most likely keeping you from healing chronic pain.
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See the examination process Dr. Ramirez will take you through to determine how to help you recover from chronic pain and other conditions.
