The brain stem is the most important, central command centre
of your body (like Houston
control). Located at the base of your
brain and extending into your upper cervical spine, it serves as the crossing
point for trillions of nerve fibers that carry the data of life from your
brain, to your body.
If the brain stem is Houston Control, then the atlas (C1)
and axis (C2) bones are perimeter gates that surround it, acting as guardians
when normally positioned and a major source of trouble if they "slip out
of orbit" (aka a Subluxation).
Since all impulses of life come from the brain stem, Chiropractors
recognize that any sustained pressure on this area from misalignment of the
axis/or atlas can lead to myraid of dysfunctions in your body.
There are chiropractic techniques that focus specifically on
the relationship between upper cervical alignment and the restoration of
health. Many people have regained their
vitality and their lives from receiving a simple, safe upper cervical
adjustment that corrected the alignment of C1/C2 and eased suppressive tension
on the brain stem. If you want better
health, make sure your Houston Control is clear - before you have a
problem.