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How is cervical spine arthritis treated?

Posted in Neck Disorders

Date: Dec 30, 2019

How is cervical spine arthritis treated?

Cervical spine arthritis Many people have heard that cervical spine arthritis occurs as a “normal aging process.” While it’s certainly true that arthritis gets worse over time, not every person develops arthritis in the same way. For example, some individuals develop arthritis in their 40’s-50’s and others have no arthritis at this age. This would have ...

What does MRI/CBCT scan of the cervical spine show?

Posted in Health Disorders

Date: Dec 17, 2019

What does MRI/CBCT scan of the cervical spine show?

Advances in structural imaging of the spine have provided opportunities for a more accurate diagnosis in a timelier manner for patients. Although many conventional chiropractors do not use structural imaging to evaluate the spinal structures, Blair Upper Cervical Doctors routinely utilize imaging. Without seeing spinal structures on a cervical spine scan, you’re leaving your treatment up ...

Is neck cracking good? Upper Cervical Health

Posted in Neck Disorders

Date: Dec 2, 2019

Is neck cracking good? Upper Cervical Health

Most people have witnessed someone crack their neck, and a lot of people crack their own neck for relief. More often than not this type of neck cracking is done in order to loosen up the feeling of a stiff neck, similar to cracking the knuckles of your hands. Is it safe to crack ...

Can Blair Upper Cervical Adjustment Be Dangerous?

Posted in Health Disorders

Date: Nov 16, 2019

Can Blair Upper Cervical Adjustment Be Dangerous?

A lot of people are concerned about the safety of upper cervical adjustment when it comes to the neck. They may have seen aggressive manipulations being performed on YouTube, heard stories of adverse reactions to neck adjustments, or even been told by another healthcare provider that they should not have their neck adjusted. It is ...

What is cervical chiropractic?

Posted in Head Disorders Health Disorders

Date: Nov 9, 2019

When it comes to choosing the right chiropractor for your needs, it’s important to understand the different options available. Just like any industry, there are conventional methods that are practiced by most professionals, and then there are specialized areas that are more focused on their approach. Cervical chiropractic is a focused area within the chiropractic profession that provides ...

Can Upper Cervical Care change abnormal spine curves?

Posted in Lumbosacral and Pelvic

Date: Oct 29, 2019

Can Upper Cervical Care change abnormal spine curves?

Can abnormal spine curves be treated by a neck adjustment? It is widely accepted that the structural integrity of the spine is important for long-term health, functionality, and comfort. Abnormal spine curves can occur in a variety of ways depending on the region of the spine and the direction of the curve. For example, scoliosis is a condition of ...