Cranio Cervical Abnormalities

Upper Cervical Care May Be Able To Help!

Craniocervical junction abnormalities that are acquired (due to an injury) result in bony misplacement of the first two cervical vertebrae relative to the foramen magnum that decrease the potential space for the lower brain stem and cervical cord and can result in cerebellar, lower cranial nerve, and spinal cord symptoms.

Because the lower brainstem and spinal cord are flexible and therefore susceptible to compression at this level can cause symptoms that vary from patient to patient that can result in serious health problems.  Symptoms are produced by the mis-alignment of the atlas, axis, or occipital bone producing symptoms of cervical myelopathy when the anterior-posterior diameter of the foramen magnum relative to the atlas or axis decreases to < 19 mm. 
 
Subluxation or displacement of the atlas or axis in relation to the foramen magnum can cause acute or (mainly) chronic brainstem, upper spinal cord

Misalignment of One of The Top Two Neck Bones.

You must consider the relationship between your head and the upper two neck bones.  This imbalance of the head on the spine not only puts pressure on the brainstem and upper spinal cord, it can also causes the muscles at the top of the neck to tighten up and/or spasm which can result in pain in some cases. 

Let’s think back for a moment, as far back as 10-15-20 years. 

• Have you ever been in a car accident?
• Have you had any slips or falls? 
• Have you had any work injuries? 
• Have you had any sports injuries?  

Have you ever experienced any trauma (minor or major)? 

If the answer is YES to any one of these then your current condition may in fact be due to a previous injury to the head or neck that resulted in a misalignment of one of the upper two neck bones!