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Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misalignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Doctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the doctor does and why hedoes it, there is always increased cooperationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upper CervicalChiropractic Spinal Correction is to re-positionthe weight of the head over the center of theneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-positioningreactivates the flow of health and healingmessages from the brain to the affected part ofthe body so the body’s natural healing processcan begin.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weight of the head1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight of thehead is shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, the body is in astate of imbalance.
In an effort to keep thehead centered over theneck, the spine andpelvis will twist,causing one leg to shorten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal cord at the top of the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the head and neck join.
Our brain operates a “telephone exchange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of the body. Thesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep our body operating at optimal health.
We don’t consciously feel that these messagesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, and thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompression (bodyimbalance) restrictsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to the body(see the illustration onpage 2). If notcorrected, the longterm effect is degeneration of that part of thebody served by these restricted messages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, organ dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultimately - - disease.
Body imbalance is always present before thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores information that is transmitted to othercells and to all parts of the body by way ofelectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmission of these brainmessages to the body is the direct or indirectcause of most health problems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompression corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correction.
The doctor calculates the exact position of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight of the head cancause body imbalance and spinal cordcompression - - which can result in healthproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula calculatedfrom interpretingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical SpinalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pre-determineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re-positioning restores bodybalance and removes spinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Spinal Correction requiresNO forceful, twisting or jerking motion and isbarely felt by the patient.
The Upper Cervicalprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompression andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe affected part of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrection
As soon as the spinal correction is made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulation isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and the body’sself healing process begins.
You may experience avariety of changes in yourbody after the correction.These changes result fromthe body responding to thestructural correction.In order to heal, the body must go throughdifferent cycles of repair which often expressthemselves as:
• alleviation of pain and symptoms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light-headedness or possible headache
• cold-like symptoms (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleansing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the body as it adapts to the correction
• pain in the area of an old injury
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the body adapts to changes after the correction
Symptoms may decrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the body. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the condition determines therecovery time. Do not be concerned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrection formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant relief. If the problem has beenthere for some time, the healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand all changes that occur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correction?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until carefuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the correction allow the doctor to determinethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, tilted, or rotated from its normalposition to cause spinal cord compression andbody imbalance.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After the correction, x-rays, nerve heat graph,leg check, and/or other diagnostic proceduresare used to validate correction of the uppercervical misalignment. (See page 4)
If a valid correction was made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experiences a fall or serious accidentthat could alter the initial correction formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor’s first objective is to restore bodybalance and reactivate the body’s self-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to relieve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the first spinalcorrection, but the first six to eight weeks afterthe correction is considered a period ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teeth, so it iswith balancing and stabalizing the spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this period to ensure there isno interruption in the healing process.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat it runs efficiently,so it should be withyour body. The bodyhas the natural ablilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained andbrain messages canflow unrestricted toall parts of the body.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting your UpperCervical Doctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and increase your body’s performanceas you add quality to your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correction?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the condition of the spine, the length oftime the ailment has been present in the body,and the skill of the doctor.
Some patients’ body balance will stabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral corrections before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized for weeks, months, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the doctor enough time to correct andstabilize body balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the objective of yourdoctor.
We welcome you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with you to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck misalignment is corrected and body balance is restored so brain messagescan get through to the affected area, immediately muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation is increased, and the natural self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment createspain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix ItRE-alignment restoreshealth and wellnessBodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved (702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORDVERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessages CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misalignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Doctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the doctor does and why hedoes it, there is always increased cooperationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upper CervicalChiropractic Spinal Correction is to re-positionthe weight of the head over the center of theneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-positioningreactivates the flow of health and healingmessages from the brain to the affected part ofthe body so the body’s natural healing processcan begin.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weight of the head1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight of thehead is shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, the body is in astate of imbalance.
In an effort to keep thehead centered over theneck, the spine andpelvis will twist,causing one leg to shorten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal cord at the top of the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the head and neck join.
Our brain operates a “telephone exchange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of the body. Thesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep our body operating at optimal health.
We don’t consciously feel that these messagesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, and thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompression (bodyimbalance) restrictsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to the body(see the illustration onpage 2). If notcorrected, the longterm effect is degeneration of that part of thebody served by these restricted messages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, organ dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultimately - - disease.
Body imbalance is always present before thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores information that is transmitted to othercells and to all parts of the body by way ofelectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmission of these brainmessages to the body is the direct or indirectcause of most health problems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompression corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correction.
The doctor calculates the exact position of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight of the head cancause body imbalance and spinal cordcompression - - which can result in healthproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula calculatedfrom interpretingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical SpinalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pre-determineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re-positioning restores bodybalance and removes spinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Spinal Correction requiresNO forceful, twisting or jerking motion and isbarely felt by the patient.
The Upper Cervicalprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompression andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe affected part of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrection
As soon as the spinal correction is made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulation isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and the body’sself healing process begins.
You may experience avariety of changes in yourbody after the correction.These changes result fromthe body responding to thestructural correction.In order to heal, the body must go throughdifferent cycles of repair which often expressthemselves as:
• alleviation of pain and symptoms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light-headedness or possible headache
• cold-like symptoms (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleansing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the body as it adapts to the correction
• pain in the area of an old injury
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the body adapts to changes after the correction
Symptoms may decrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the body. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the condition determines therecovery time. Do not be concerned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrection formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant relief. If the problem has beenthere for some time, the healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand all changes that occur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correction?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until carefuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the correction allow the doctor to determinethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, tilted, or rotated from its normalposition to cause spinal cord compression andbody imbalance.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After the correction, x-rays, nerve heat graph,leg check, and/or other diagnostic proceduresare used to validate correction of the uppercervical misalignment. (See page 4)
If a valid correction was made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experiences a fall or serious accidentthat could alter the initial correction formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor’s first objective is to restore bodybalance and reactivate the body’s self-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to relieve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the first spinalcorrection, but the first six to eight weeks afterthe correction is considered a period ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teeth, so it iswith balancing and stabalizing the spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this period to ensure there isno interruption in the healing process.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat it runs efficiently,so it should be withyour body. The bodyhas the natural ablilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained andbrain messages canflow unrestricted toall parts of the body.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting your UpperCervical Doctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and increase your body’s performanceas you add quality to your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correction?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the condition of the spine, the length oftime the ailment has been present in the body,and the skill of the doctor.
Some patients’ body balance will stabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral corrections before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized for weeks, months, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the doctor enough time to correct andstabilize body balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the objective of yourdoctor.
We welcome you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with you to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck misalignment is corrected and body balance is restored so brain messagescan get through to the affected area, immediately muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation is increased, and the natural self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved (702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessages CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misalignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Doctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the doctor does and why hedoes it, there is always increased cooperationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upper CervicalChiropractic Spinal Correction is to re-positionthe weight of the head over the center of theneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-positioningreactivates the flow of health and healingmessages from the brain to the affected part ofthe body so the body’s natural healing processcan begin.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weight of the head1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight of thehead is shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, the body is in astate of imbalance.
In an effort to keep thehead centered over theneck, the spine andpelvis will twist,causing one leg to shorten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal cord at the top of the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the head and neck join.
Our brain operates a “telephone exchange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of the body. Thesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep our body operating at optimal health.
We don’t consciously feel that these messagesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, and thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompression (bodyimbalance) restrictsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to the body(see the illustration onpage 2). If notcorrected, the longterm effect is degeneration of that part of thebody served by these restricted messages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, organ dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultimately - - disease.
Body imbalance is always present before thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores information that is transmitted to othercells and to all parts of the body by way ofelectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmission of these brainmessages to the body is the direct or indirectcause of most health problems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompression corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correction.
The doctor calculates the exact position of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight of the head cancause body imbalance and spinal cordcompression - - which can result in healthproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula calculatedfrom interpretingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical SpinalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pre-determineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re-positioning restores bodybalance and removes spinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Spinal Correction requiresNO forceful, twisting or jerking motion and isbarely felt by the patient.
The Upper Cervicalprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompression andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe affected part of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrection
As soon as the spinal correction is made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulation isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and the body’sself healing process begins.
You may experience avariety of changes in yourbody after the correction.These changes result fromthe body responding to thestructural correction.In order to heal, the body must go throughdifferent cycles of repair which often expressthemselves as:
• alleviation of pain and symptoms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light-headedness or possible headache
• cold-like symptoms (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleansing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the body as it adapts to the correction
• pain in the area of an old injury
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the body adapts to changes after the correction
Symptoms may decrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the body. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the condition determines therecovery time. Do not be concerned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrection formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant relief. If the problem has beenthere for some time, the healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand all changes that occur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correction?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until carefuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the correction allow the doctor to determinethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, tilted, or rotated from its normalposition to cause spinal cord compression andbody imbalance.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After the correction, x-rays, nerve heat graph,leg check, and/or other diagnostic proceduresare used to validate correction of the uppercervical misalignment. (See page 4)
If a valid correction was made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experiences a fall or serious accidentthat could alter the initial correction formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor’s first objective is to restore bodybalance and reactivate the body’s self-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to relieve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the first spinalcorrection, but the first six to eight weeks afterthe correction is considered a period ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teeth, so it iswith balancing and stabalizing the spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this period to ensure there isno interruption in the healing process.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat it runs efficiently,so it should be withyour body. The bodyhas the natural ablilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained andbrain messages canflow unrestricted toall parts of the body.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting your UpperCervical Doctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and increase your body’s performanceas you add quality to your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correction?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the condition of the spine, the length oftime the ailment has been present in the body,and the skill of the doctor.
Some patients’ body balance will stabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral corrections before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized for weeks, months, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the doctor enough time to correct andstabilize body balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the objective of yourdoctor.
We welcome you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with you to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck misalignment is corrected and body balance is restored so brain messagescan get through to the affected area, immediately muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation is increased, and the natural self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved ( 702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessages CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misalignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Doctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the doctor does and why hedoes it, there is always increased cooperationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upper CervicalChiropractic Spinal Correction is to re-positionthe weight of the head over the center of theneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-positioningreactivates the flow of health and healingmessages from the brain to the affected part ofthe body so the body’s natural healing processcan begin.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weight of the head1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight of thehead is shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, the body is in astate of imbalance.
In an effort to keep thehead centered over theneck, the spine andpelvis will twist,causing one leg to shorten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal cord at the top of the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the head and neck join.
Our brain operates a “telephone exchange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of the body. Thesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep our body operating at optimal health.
We don’t consciously feel that these messagesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, and thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompression (bodyimbalance) restrictsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to the body(see the illustration onpage 2). If notcorrected, the longterm effect is degeneration of that part of thebody served by these restricted messages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, organ dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultimately - - disease.
Body imbalance is always present before thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores information that is transmitted to othercells and to all parts of the body by way ofelectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmission of these brainmessages to the body is the direct or indirectcause of most health problems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompression corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correction.
The doctor calculates the exact position of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight of the head cancause body imbalance and spinal cordcompression - - which can result in healthproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula calculatedfrom interpretingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical SpinalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pre-determineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re-positioning restores bodybalance and removes spinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Spinal Correction requiresNO forceful, twisting or jerking motion and isbarely felt by the patient.
The Upper Cervicalprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompression andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe affected part of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrection
As soon as the spinal correction is made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulation isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and the body’sself healing process begins.
You may experience avariety of changes in yourbody after the correction.These changes result fromthe body responding to thestructural correction.In order to heal, the body must go throughdifferent cycles of repair which often expressthemselves as:
• alleviation of pain and symptoms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light-headedness or possible headache
• cold-like symptoms (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleansing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the body as it adapts to the correction
• pain in the area of an old injury
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the body adapts to changes after the correction
Symptoms may decrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the body. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the condition determines therecovery time. Do not be concerned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrection formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant relief. If the problem has beenthere for some time, the healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand all changes that occur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correction?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until carefuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the correction allow the doctor to determinethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, tilted, or rotated from its normalposition to cause spinal cord compression andbody imbalance.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After the correction, x-rays, nerve heat graph,leg check, and/or other diagnostic proceduresare used to validate correction of the uppercervical misalignment. (See page 4)
If a valid correction was made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experiences a fall or serious accidentthat could alter the initial correction formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor’s first objective is to restore bodybalance and reactivate the body’s self-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to relieve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the first spinalcorrection, but the first six to eight weeks afterthe correction is considered a period ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teeth, so it iswith balancing and stabalizing the spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this period to ensure there isno interruption in the healing process.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat it runs efficiently,so it should be withyour body. The bodyhas the natural ablilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained andbrain messages canflow unrestricted toall parts of the body.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting your UpperCervical Doctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and increase your body’s performanceas you add quality to your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correction?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the condition of the spine, the length oftime the ailment has been present in the body,and the skill of the doctor.
Some patients’ body balance will stabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral corrections before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized for weeks, months, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the doctor enough time to correct andstabilize body balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the objective of yourdoctor.
We welcome you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with you to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck misalignment is corrected and body balance is restored so brain messagescan get through to the affected area, immediately muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation is increased, and the natural self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved ( 702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessage s CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misa lignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Doctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the doctor does and why hedoes it, there is always increased cooperationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upper CervicalChiropractic Spinal Correction is to re-positionthe weight of the head over the center of theneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-positioningreactivates the flow of health and healingmessages from the brain to the affected part ofthe body so the body’s natural healing processcan begin.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weight of the head1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight of thehead is shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, the body is in astate of imbalance.
In an effort to keep thehead centered over theneck, the spine andpelvis will twist,causing one leg to shorten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal cord at the top of the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the head and neck join.
Our brain operates a “telephone exchange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of the body. Thesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep our body operating at optimal health.
We don’t consciously feel that these messagesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, and thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompression (bodyimbalance) restrictsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to the body(see the illustration onpage 2). If notcorrected, the longterm effect is degeneration of that part of thebody served by these restricted messages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, organ dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultimately - - disease.
Body imbalance is always present before thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores information that is transmitted to othercells and to all parts of the body by way ofelectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmission of these brainmessages to the body is the direct or indirectcause of most health problems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompression corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correction.
The doctor calculates the exact position of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight of the head cancause body imbalance and spinal cordcompression - - which can result in healthproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula calculatedfrom interpretingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical SpinalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pre-determineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re-positioning restores bodybalance and removes spinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Spinal Correction requiresNO forceful, twisting or jerking motion and isbarely felt by the patient.
The Upper Cervicalprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompression andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe affected part of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrection
As soon as the spinal correction is made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulation isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and the body’sself healing process begins.
You may experience avariety of changes in yourbody after the correction.These changes result fromthe body responding to thestructural correction.In order to heal, the body must go throughdifferent cycles of repair which often expressthemselves as:
• alleviation of pain and symptoms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light-headedness or possible headache
• cold-like symptoms (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleansing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the body as it adapts to the correction
• pain in the area of an old injury
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the body adapts to changes after the correction
Symptoms may decrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the body. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the condition determines therecovery time. Do not be concerned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrection formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant relief. If the problem has beenthere for some time, the healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand all changes that occur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correction?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until carefuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the correction allow the doctor to determinethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, tilted, or rotated from its normalposition to cause spinal cord compression andbody imbalance.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After the correction, x-rays, nerve heat graph,leg check, and/or other diagnostic proceduresare used to validate correction of the uppercervical misalignment. (See page 4)
If a valid correction was made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experiences a fall or serious accidentthat could alter the initial correction formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor’s first objective is to restore bodybalance and reactivate the body’s self-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to relieve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the first spinalcorrection, but the first six to eight weeks afterthe correction is considered a period ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teeth, so it iswith balancing and stabalizing the spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this period to ensure there isno interruption in the healing process.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat it runs efficiently,so it should be withyour body. The bodyhas the natural ablilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained andbrain messages canflow unrestricted toall parts of the body.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting your UpperCervical Doctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and increase your body’s performanceas you add quality to your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correction?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the condition of the spine, the length oftime the ailment has been present in the body,and the skill of the doctor.
Some patients’ body balance will stabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral corrections before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized for weeks, months, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the doctor enough time to correct andstabilize body balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the objective of yourdoctor.
We welcome you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with you to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck misalignment is corrected and body balance is restored so brain messagescan get through to the affected area, immediately muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation is increased, and the natural self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved ( 702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessage s CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misa lignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chir opractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Do ctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the docto r does and why hedoes it, t here is always increased coo peratio nand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upp er CervicalChiropractic Sp inal Corr ection is to r e-positionthe weight of th e head over the cen ter of t heneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-p ositioningreactivates the flow of health an d healingmessages from the brain to the aff ected part ofthe body so the b ody’s natur al healing p rocesscan begi n.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weigh t of the head 1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight o f thehead i s shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, th e body i s in astate of im balance.
In an effort to keep th ehead cen tered over theneck, th e spine andpelvis will twist,causing on e leg to shor ten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal co rd at t he top o f the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the h ead and n eck join.
Our brain oper ates a “telephone exch ange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of th e body. T hesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep ou r body oper ating at op timal h ealth.
We don’t consciously feel t hat these mess agesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, an d thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompress ion (bodyimbalance) restri ctsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to t he body(see the illu stration onpage 2) . If notcorrected, th e longterm effect is degener ation o f that p art of thebody served by these restri cted mess ages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, o rgan dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultim ately - - diseas e.
Body imbalance is always present befo re thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores infor mation that is tr ansmitted to othercells and to all par ts of the bo dy by way o felectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmiss ion of th ese brainmessages to t he body is the direct or indirectcause of m ost health pr oblems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompression corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correction.
The doctor calculates the exact position of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight of the head cancause body imbalance and spinal cordcompression - - which can result in healthproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula calculatedfrom interpretingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical SpinalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pre-determineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re-positioning restores bodybalance and removes spinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Spinal Correction requiresNO forceful, twisting or jerking motion and isbarely felt by the patient.
The Upper Cervicalprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompression andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe affected part of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrection
As soon as the spinal correction is made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulation isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and the body’sself healing process begins.
You may experience avariety of changes in yourbody after the correction.These changes result fromthe body responding to thestructural correction.In order to heal, the body must go throughdifferent cycles of repair which often expressthemselves as:
• alleviation of pain and symptoms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light-headedness or possible headache
• cold-like symptoms (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleansing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the body as it adapts to the correction
• pain in the area of an old injury
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the body adapts to changes after the correction
Symptoms may decrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the body. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the condition determines therecovery time. Do not be concerned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrection formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant relief. If the problem has beenthere for some time, the healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand all changes that occur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correction?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until carefuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the correction allow the doctor to determinethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, tilted, or rotated from its normalposition to cause spinal cord compression andbody imbalance.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After the correction, x-rays, nerve heat graph,leg check, and/or other diagnostic proceduresare used to validate correction of the uppercervical misalignment. (See page 4)
If a valid correction was made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experiences a fall or serious accidentthat could alter the initial correction formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor’s first objective is to restore bodybalance and reactivate the body’s self-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to relieve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the first spinalcorrection, but the first six to eight weeks afterthe correction is considered a period ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teeth, so it iswith balancing and stabalizing the spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this period to ensure there isno interruption in the healing process.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat it runs efficiently,so it should be withyour body. The bodyhas the natural ablilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained andbrain messages canflow unrestricted toall parts of the body.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting your UpperCervical Doctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and increase your body’s performanceas you add quality to your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correction?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the condition of the spine, the length oftime the ailment has been present in the body,and the skill of the doctor.
Some patients’ body balance will stabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral corrections before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized for weeks, months, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the doctor enough time to correct andstabilize body balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the objective of yourdoctor.
We welcome you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with you to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck misalignment is corrected and body balance is restored so brain messagescan get through to the affected area, immediately muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation is increased, and the natural self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved ( 702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessage s CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misa lignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chir opractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Do ctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the docto r does and why hedoes it, t here is always increased coo perationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upp er CervicalChiropractic Sp inal Corr ection is to r e-positionthe weight of th e head over the cen ter of t heneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-p ositioningreactivates the flow of health an d healingmessages from the brain to the aff ected part ofthe body so the b ody’s natur al healing p rocesscan begi n.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weigh t of the head 1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight o f thehead i s shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, th e body i s in astate of im balance.
In an effort to keep th ehead cen tered over theneck, th e spine andpelvis will twist,causing on e leg to shor ten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal co rd at t he top o f the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the h ead and n eck join.
Our brain oper ates a “telephone exch ange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of th e body. T hesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep ou r body oper ating at op timal h ealth.
We don’t consciously feel t hat these mess agesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, an d thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompress ion (bodyimbalance) restri ctsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to t he body(see the illu stration onpage 2) . If notcorrected, th e longterm effect is degener ation o f that p art of thebody served by these restri cted mess ages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, o rgan dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultim ately - - diseas e.
Body imbalance is always present befo re thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores infor mation that is tr ansmitted to othercells and to all par ts of the bo dy by way o felectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmiss ion of th ese brainmessages to t he body is the direct or indirectcause of m ost health pr oblems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompression corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correction.
The doctor calculates the exact position of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight of the head cancause body imbalance and spinal cordcompression - - which can result in healthproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula calculatedfrom interpretingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical SpinalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pre-determineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re-positioning restores bodybalance and removes spinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Spinal Correction requiresNO forceful, twisting or jerking motion and isbarely felt by the patient.
The Upper Cervicalprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompression andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe affected part of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrection
As soon as the spinal correction is made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulation isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and the body’sself healing process begins.
You may experience avariety of changes in yourbody after the correction.These changes result fromthe body responding to thestructural correction.In order to heal, the body must go throughdifferent cycles of repair which often expressthemselves as:
• alleviation of pain and symptoms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light-headedness or possible headache
• cold-like symptoms (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleansing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the body as it adapts to the correction
• pain in the area of an old injury
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the body adapts to changes after the correction
Symptoms may decrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the body. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the condition determines therecovery time. Do not be concerned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrection formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant relief. If the problem has beenthere for some time, the healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand all changes that occur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correction?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until carefuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the correction allow the doctor to determinethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, tilted, or rotated from its normalposition to cause spinal cord compression andbody imbalance.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After the correction, x-rays, nerve heat graph,leg check, and/or other diagnostic proceduresare used to validate correction of the uppercervical misalignment. (See page 4)
If a valid correction was made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experiences a fall or serious accidentthat could alter the initial correction formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor’s first objective is to restore bodybalance and reactivate the body’s self-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to relieve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the first spinalcorrection, but the first six to eight weeks afterthe correction is considered a period ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teeth, so it iswith balancing and stabalizing the spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this period to ensure there isno interruption in the healing process.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat it runs efficiently,so it should be withyour body. The bodyhas the natural ablilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained andbrain messages canflow unrestricted toall parts of the body.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting your UpperCervical Doctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and increase your body’s performanceas you add quality to your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correction?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the condition of the spine, the length oftime the ailment has been present in the body,and the skill of the doctor.
Some patients’ body balance will stabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral corrections before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized for weeks, months, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the doctor enough time to correct andstabilize body balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the objective of yourdoctor.
We welcome you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with you to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck misalignment is corrected and body balance is restored so brain messagescan get through to the affected area, immediately muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation is increased, and the natural self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved ( 702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessage s CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misa lignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chir opractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Do ctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the docto r does and why hedoes it, t here is always increased coo perationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upp er CervicalChiropractic Sp inal Corr ection is to r e-positionthe weight of th e head over the cen ter of t heneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-p ositioningreactivates the flow of health an d healingmessages from the brain to the aff ected part ofthe body so the b ody’s natur al healing p rocesscan begi n.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weigh t of the head 1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight o f thehead i s shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, th e body i s in astate of im balance.
In an effort to keep th ehead cen tered over theneck, th e spine andpelvis will twist,causing on e leg to shor ten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal co rd at t he top o f the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the h ead and n eck join.
Our brain oper ates a “telephone exch ange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of th e body. T hesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep ou r body oper ating at op timal h ealth.
We don’t consciously feel t hat these mess agesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, an d thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompress ion (bodyimbalance) restri ctsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to t he body(see the illu stration onpage 2) . If notcorrected, th e longterm effect is degener ation o f that p art of thebody served by these restri cted mess ages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, o rgan dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultim ately - - diseas e.
Body imbalance is always present befo re thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores infor mation that is tr ansmitted to othercells and to all par ts of the bo dy by way o felectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmiss ion of th ese brainmessages to t he body is the direct or indirectcause of m ost health pr oblems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompressio n corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correctio n.
The doctor calculates the exact p osition of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight o f the head cancause bod y imbalance and spinal cordcompress ion - - which can result in healt hproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula cal culatedfrom interpret ingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical Sp inalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pr e-deter mineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re- positionin g restores bod ybalance and r emoves s pinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Sp inal Corr ection r equiresNO forceful, t wisting or jer king mot ion and isbarely felt b y the patient.
The Upper Cervi calprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompress ion andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe af fected par t of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrect ion
As soon as the spinal corr ection i s made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulat ion isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and th e body’sself healing process begins.
You may exp erience avariety of changes in yourbody after th e correction.These changes result fromthe body respon ding to thestructu ral cor rection .In order to heal, the bod y must go th roughdifferent cycles of r epair which of ten expressthemselves as:
• alleviatio n of pai n and sympt oms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light- headedness or p ossible headache
• cold- like symptom s (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleans ing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the bod y as i t adapts to th e correction
• pain i n the ar ea of an o ld inju ry
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the b ody adap ts to changes after the co rrectio n
Symptoms may d ecrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the bod y. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the conditio n determines therecovery tim e. Do no t be concer ned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrect ion formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant relief. If the problem has beenthere for some time, the healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand all changes that occur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correction?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until carefuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the correction allow the doctor to determinethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, tilted, or rotated from its normalposition to cause spinal cord compression andbody imbalance.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After the correction, x-rays, nerve heat graph,leg check, and/or other diagnostic proceduresare used to validate correction of the uppercervical misalignment. (See page 4)
If a valid correction was made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experiences a fall or serious accidentthat could alter the initial correction formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor’s first objective is to restore bodybalance and reactivate the body’s self-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to relieve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the first spinalcorrection, but the first six to eight weeks afterthe correction is considered a period ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teeth, so it iswith balancing and stabalizing the spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this period to ensure there isno interruption in the healing process.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat it runs efficiently,so it should be withyour body. The bodyhas the natural ablilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained andbrain messages canflow unrestricted toall parts of the body.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting your UpperCervical Doctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and increase your body’s performanceas you add quality to your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correction?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the condition of the spine, the length oftime the ailment has been present in the body,and the skill of the doctor.
Some patients’ body balance will stabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral corrections before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized for weeks, months, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the doctor enough time to correct andstabilize body balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the objective of yourdoctor.
We welcome you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with you to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck misalignment is corrected and body balance is restored so brain messagescan get through to the affected area, immediately muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation is increased, and the natural self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved ( 702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessage s CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misa lignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chir opractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Do ctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the docto r does and why hedoes it, t here is always increased coo perationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upp er CervicalChiropractic Sp inal Corr ection is to r e-positionthe weight of th e head over the cen ter of t heneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-p ositioningreactivates the flow of health an d healingmessages from the brain to the aff ected part ofthe body so the b ody’s natur al healing p rocesscan begi n.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weigh t of the head 1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight o f thehead i s shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, th e body i s in astate of im balance.
In an effort to keep th ehead cen tered over theneck, th e spine andpelvis will twist,causing on e leg to shor ten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal co rd at t he top o f the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the h ead and n eck join.
Our brain oper ates a “telephone exch ange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of th e body. T hesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep ou r body oper ating at op timal h ealth.
We don’t consciously feel t hat these mess agesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, an d thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompress ion (bodyimbalance) restri ctsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to t he body(see the illu stration onpage 2) . If notcorrected, th e longterm effect is degener ation o f that p art of thebody served by these restri cted mess ages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, o rgan dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultim ately - - diseas e.
Body imbalance is always present befo re thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores infor mation that is tr ansmitted to othercells and to all par ts of the bo dy by way o felectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmiss ion of th ese brainmessages to t he body is the direct or indirectcause of m ost health pr oblems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompressio n corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correctio n.
The doctor calculates the exact p osition of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight o f the head cancause bod y imbalance and spinal cordcompress ion - - which can result in healt hproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula cal culatedfrom interpret ingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical Sp inalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pr e-deter mineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re- positionin g restores bod ybalance and r emoves s pinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Sp inal Corr ection r equiresNO forceful, t wisting or jer king mot ion and isbarely felt b y the patient.
The Upper Cervi calprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompress ion andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe af fected par t of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrect ion
As soon as the spinal corr ection i s made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulat ion isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and th e body’sself healing process begins.
You may exp erience avariety of changes in yourbody after th e correction.These changes result fromthe body respon ding to thestructu ral cor rection .In order to heal, the bod y must go th roughdifferent cycles of r epair which of ten expressthemselves as:
• alleviatio n of pai n and sympt oms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light- headedness or p ossible headache
• cold- like symptom s (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleans ing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the bod y as i t adapts to th e correction
• pain i n the ar ea of an o ld inju ry
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the b ody adap ts to changes after the co rrectio n
Symptoms may d ecrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the bod y. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the conditio n deter mines therecovery tim e. Do no t be concer ned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrect ion formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant rel ief. If th e prob lem has beenthere for som e time, t he healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand al l changes that o ccur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correc tion?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until car efuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the corr ection allow th e doctor to determin ethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, til ted, or rotated from its norm alposition to cause spinal cor d compress ion andbody imbalan ce.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After th e correction, x- rays, nerve h eat graph ,leg check, and/or other diagnostic pr oceduresare used to validate co rrection of t he uppercervical misalignmen t. (See page 4 )
If a vali d correction w as made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experien ces a fal l or serio us accidentthat could alter the in itial cor rection formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor ’s first objective i s to restore bodybalance and react ivate the bo dy’s s elf-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to reli eve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the fir st spinalcorrection, but th e first six to eight weeks afterthe correctio n is considered a perio d ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teet h, so it iswith balancing an d stabalizing t he spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this per iod to ensure there isno interruption in the h ealing pr ocess.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat i t runs effici ently,so it should be withyour body. The bo dyhas the nat ural abl ilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained an dbrain mess ages canflow unrestrict ed toall par ts of the b ody.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting you r UpperCervical Do ctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and in crease your body’s perfo rmanceas you add quality t o your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correct ion?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the condition of the spine, the length oftime the ailment has been present in the body,and the skill of the doctor.
Some patients’ body balance will stabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral corrections before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized for weeks, months, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the doctor enough time to correct andstabilize body balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the objective of yourdoctor.
We welcome you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with you to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
BRAIN
ATLASBRAINSTEM
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck misalignment is corrected and body balance is restored so brain messagescan get through to the affected area, immediately muscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation is increased, and the natural self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved ( 702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessage s CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrection formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
1
HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
2
SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misa lignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
3
What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chir opractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Do ctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the docto r does and why hedoes it, t here is always increased coo perationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upp er CervicalChiropractic Sp inal Corr ection is to r e-positionthe weight of th e head over the cen ter of t heneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-p ositioningreactivates the flow of health an d healingmessages from the brain to the aff ected part ofthe body so the b ody’s natur al healing p rocesscan begi n.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weigh t of the head 1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight o f thehead i s shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, th e body i s in astate of im balance.
In an effort to keep th ehead cen tered over theneck, th e spine andpelvis will twist,causing on e leg to shor ten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal co rd at t he top o f the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the h ead and n eck join.
Our brain oper ates a “telephone exch ange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of th e body. T hesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep ou r body oper ating at op timal h ealth.
We don’t consciously feel t hat these mess agesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, an d thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompress ion (bodyimbalance) restri ctsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to t he body(see the illu stration onpage 2) . If notcorrected, th e longterm effect is degener ation o f that p art of thebody served by these restri cted mess ages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, o rgan dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultim ately - - diseas e.
Body imbalance is always present befo re thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores infor mation that is tr ansmitted to othercells and to all par ts of the bo dy by way o felectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmiss ion of th ese brainmessages to t he body is the direct or indirectcause of m ost health pr oblems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
5
How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompressio n corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correctio n.
The doctor calculates the exact p osition of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight o f the head cancause bod y imbalance and spinal cordcompress ion - - which can result in healt hproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula cal culatedfrom interpret ingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical Sp inalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pr e-deter mineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re- positionin g restores bod ybalance and r emoves s pinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Sp inal Corr ection r equiresNO forceful, t wisting or jer king mot ion and isbarely felt b y the patient.
The Upper Cervi calprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompress ion andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe af fected par t of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrection
As soon as the spinal corr ection i s made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulat ion isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and th e body’sself healing process begins.
You may exp erience avariety of changes in yourbody after th e correction.These changes result fromthe body respon ding to thestructu ral cor rection .In order to heal, the bod y must go th roughdifferent cycles of r epair which of ten expressthemselves as:
• alleviatio n of pai n and sympt oms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light- headedness or p ossible headache
• cold- like symptom s (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleans ing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the bod y as i t adapts to th e correction
• pain i n the ar ea of an o ld inju ry
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the b ody adap ts to changes after the co rrectio n
Symptoms may d ecrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the bod y. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the conditio n deter mines therecovery tim e. Do no t be concer ned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrection formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
6
not get instant rel ief. If th e prob lem has beenthere for som e time, t he healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand al l changes that o ccur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correc tion?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until car efuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the corr ection allow th e doctor to determin ethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, til ted, or rotated from its norm alposition to cause spinal cor d compress ion andbody imbalan ce.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After th e correction, x- rays, nerve h eat graph ,leg check, and/or other diagnostic pr oceduresare used to validate co rrection of t he uppercervical misalignmen t. (See page 4 )
If a vali d correction w as made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experien ces a fal l or serio us accidentthat could alter the in itial cor rection formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor ’s first objective i s to restore bodybalance and react ivate the bo dy’s s elf-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to reli eve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the fir st spinalcorrection, but th e first six to eight weeks afterthe correctio n is considered a perio d ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teet h, so it iswith balancing an d stabalizing t he spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this per iod to ensure there isno interruption in the h ealing pr ocess.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat i t runs effici ently,so it should be withyour body. The bo dyhas the nat ural abl ilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained an dbrain mess ages canflow unrestrict ed toall par ts of the b ody.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting you r UpperCervical Do ctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and in crease your body’s perfo rmanceas you add quality t o your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correct ion?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
7
upon the con dition of the spin e, the lengt h oftime the ailm ent has been p resent in the body,and the skill of th e doctor .
Some patients’ bod y balance wi ll s tabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral cor rection s before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized fo r weeks, mo nths, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the do ctor eno ugh tim e to cor rect andstabilize bo dy balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the ob jective of yo urdoctor.
We welcom e you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with y ou to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
© Copyright 2006Daniel O. Clark, D.C.All Rights Reserved
When head/neck m isalignment i s corrected an d body balance is restor ed so brain messagescan get t hrough to th e affected ar ea, imm ediately m uscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation i s increased, and th e natur al self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
8
This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
This Upper Cervical Patient Education Material is dedicatedto all Upper Cervical Doctors
that share the commitment to get sick people wellwhile providing each patient with the best
health care possible.
THIS MATERIAL IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND MAY NOT BE COPIEDOR REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
© Copyright 2006 Daniel O. Clark, D.C. All Rights Reserved ( 702) 896-9228
Item No. 0093Daniel O. Clark, D.C.702-896-9228
9
BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
BRAIN
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
HEADTILT
inside...important questions
you have aboutUpper Cervical
Chiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessage s CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICAL
CHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
Use common sense to maintain your Upper Cervical SpinalCorrection
Feel free to...
Use your neck and head in the normal range ofmotion
Use your legs when lifting heavy objects, keepingyour back as straight as possible
Avoid strenuous activity
Sleep on your back or side
Have the doctor check your body balanceperiodically
Try to avoid...
Sleeping on your stomach
Using your head to raise or turn your body
Holding the phone nestled between your headand shoulders
Reaching or straining
Also keep in mind...Twisting and turning your head too far, rolling yourhead, or tilting it too far backwards will not helpmaintain your correction.
Do not let anyone pull, twist, or crack your neck. It could alter yourcorrect ion formula.
Along with proper exercise, nutrition, and rest, we want to increase the qualityof your life as much as your body and common sense will allow.
If you fail to maintain your correction, revisit your Upper CervicalChiropractor and get back on track!
A Simple Explanation ofUpper Cervical Chiropractic
Health Care
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HEAD/NECK MISALIGNMENT(BODY IMBALANCE)
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SPINAL CORD CROSS SECTION
COMPRESSED SIDE
BRAINSTEM
BRAIN
ATLAS
VERTEBRALARTERY
PINCHED
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESSION
BRAINHEALTH & HEALING
MESSAGES
(FIRST BONE INTHE NECK)
NORMAL SIDE
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Brain messages control, maintain andmonitor all body functions.
These messages also provide forhealing.
When brain health and healing messages cannot get through to all parts ofthe body due to head/neck misa lignment at the point where the head andneck join, you may expect health problems.
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What is Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare?
Upper Cervical Chir opractic Care is a specificcorrective procedure utilized by Upper CervicalChiropractic Do ctors.
Why should I learn about Upper CervicalChiropractic Care?
Published studies have shown that when patientsunderstand what the docto r does and why hedoes it, t here is always increased coo perationand faster healing.
What does Upper Cervical ChiropracticCare do?
The sole purpose of the Upp er CervicalChiropractic Sp inal Corr ection is to r e-positionthe weight of th e head over the cen ter of t heneck in order to remove spinal cord compressionand restore body balance. This re-p ositioningreactivates the flow of health an d healingmessages from the brain to the aff ected part ofthe body so the b ody’s natur al healing p rocesscan begi n.
Why is body balance so important?
The spinal column remains straight and balancedas long as the weigh t of the head 1 is centeredover the neck.
When the weight o f thehead i s shifted off thecenter of the top of theneck, th e body i s in astate of im balance.
In an effort to keep th ehead cen tered over theneck, th e spine andpelvis will twist,causing on e leg to shor ten.
This imbalance can cause stress, tension, and/orpressure on the spinal co rd at t he top o f the
1The head weighs between 10 and 14 pounds.
This isimportant forpreventative
health care aswell as crisis
health care forboth children
and adults.
neck where the h ead and n eck join.
Our brain oper ates a “telephone exch ange” ofsorts that shuttles millions of messages per secondback and forth to all parts of th e body. T hesemessages govern the thousands of functions thatkeep ou r body oper ating at op timal h ealth.
We don’t consciously feel t hat these mess agesexist, but the heart pumps blood, the lungs breathair, the stomach digests food, an d thousands ofother chemical changes go on in our bodiescontinuously. All are the result of messages sentby our brain.
Spinal cordcompress ion (bodyimbalance) restri ctsand distorts thetransmission of thesemessages to t he body(see the illu stration onpage 2) . If notcorrected, th e longterm effect is degener ation o f that p art of thebody served by these restri cted mess ages - - -causing mild to severe pain, lowered resistanceto illness, o rgan dysfunction, loss of mobility inlimbs, and ultim ately - - diseas e.
Body imbalance is always present befo re thepain starts.
What health problems can be resolvedby restoring body balance?
Each one of our 100 billion active brain neuronsstores infor mation that is tr ansmitted to othercells and to all par ts of the bo dy by way o felectrical and chemical impulses that travel alongour nervous system. These messages controlall body functions.
Restrictions in the transmiss ion of th ese brainmessages to t he body is the direct or indirectcause of m ost health pr oblems.
The body has thenatural ability tomaintain optimalhealth, providedbody balance is
maintained.
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How is body imbalance and spinal cordcompressio n corrected?
Body balance is restored by an Upper CervicalSpinal Correctio n.
The doctor calculates the exact p osition of theatlas bone3 that completely encircles the spinalcord. He analyzes exactly how far it has shifted,tilted, or rotated away from its normal position.
The slightest degree of misalignment of this smallbone that supports the weight o f the head cancause bod y imbalance and spinal cordcompress ion - - which can result in healt hproblems and pain that may be felt anywhere inthe body.
By utilizing aformula cal culatedfrom interpret ingthe results ofprecision x-rays,the doctor is able tomake the UpperCervical Sp inalCorrection.
The doctor applies a slight, pr e-deter mineddirection of pressure on one side of the neck togently re-position the head over the center ofthe neck. This re- positionin g restores bod ybalance and r emoves s pinal cord compression.
The Upper Cervical Sp inal Corr ection r equiresNO forceful, t wisting or jer king mot ion and isbarely felt b y the patient.
The Upper Cervi calprocedure curesnothing - but simplyremoves spinal cordcompress ion andreactivates thetransmission of brainhealing messages tothe af fected par t of thebody so it can heal itself.
3The atlas, a 2 ounce doughnut shaped bone, is the firstvertebra of the neck and spinal column.
Precision x-raysenable the doctor to
develop an exactformula which heuses to make the
spinal correction.
Changes you might expect after thecorrect ion
As soon as the spinal corr ection i s made andbody balance is restored, IMMEDIATELY, musclesbegin to relax, blood and oxygen circulat ion isincreased, healing messages are transmitted fromthe brain to the affected areas, and th e body’sself healing process begins.
You may exp erience avariety of changes in yourbody after th e correction.These changes result fromthe body respon ding to thestructu ral cor rection .In order to heal, the bod y must go th roughdifferent cycles of r epair which of ten expressthemselves as:
• alleviatio n of pai n and sympt oms
• tired and/or relaxed feeling
• light- headedness or p ossible headache
• cold- like symptom s (runny nose) as the body goes through a cleans ing process
• muscle stiffness in other parts of the bod y as i t adapts to th e correction
• pain i n the ar ea of an o ld inju ry
• tingling or heat sensations, as blood and oxygen circulation continues to normalize
• body elimination changes - either diarrhea or constipation as the b ody adap ts to changes after the co rrectio n
Symptoms may d ecrease immediately, or painmay move to another area of the bod y. Thesesigns indicate the self healing process is working.
Should I see relief instantly?
The severity of the conditio n deter mines therecovery tim e. Do no t be concer ned if you do
Body balanceis the key to
longevity!
Each spinalcorrect ion formula
is as individual tothat patient as
fingerprints.
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not get instant rel ief. If th e prob lem has beenthere for som e time, t he healing process maytake time. Please make the doctor aware of anyand al l changes that o ccur.
Why are x-rays necessary prior to theUpper Cervical Spinal Correction?
No Upper CervicalCorrection can bemade until car efuland precise x-raysare taken andanalyzed. Thex-rays taken priorto the corr ection allow th e doctor to determin ethe direction that the first vertebrae (atlas bone)has shifted, til ted, or rotated from its norm alposition to cause spinal cor d compress ion andbody imbalan ce.
The calculated formula for each correction thatthe doctor makes is asindividual to thepatient as one’s ownfingerprints. Seldomare two patients’ formulaethe same.
After th e correction, x- rays, nerve h eat graph ,leg check, and/or other diagnostic pr oceduresare used to validate co rrection of t he uppercervical misalignmen t. (See page 4 )
If a vali d correction w as made, then futurecorrections will be made using the same formula.
Usually more x-rays are unnecessary unless thepatient experien ces a fal l or serio us accidentthat could alter the in itial cor rection formula.
The three phases of Upper CervicalChiropractic Care
1. The Acute PhaseThe doctor ’s first objective i s to restore bodybalance and react ivate the bo dy’s s elf-healing
Mis-alignment(body imbalance)creates pain and
illness.
process in order to reli eve pain and symptomsas quickly as possible.
2. Body Stabilization and Healing Phase
Most patients get results with the fir st spinalcorrection, but th e first six to eight weeks afterthe correctio n is considered a perio d ofstabilization and healing. Just as an orthodontistrequires ample time to straighten teet h, so it iswith balancing an d stabalizing t he spine.
Body balance and head/neck alignment must bemonitored during this per iod to ensure there isno interruption in the h ealing pr ocess.
3. Health Maintenance Phase
Just as you serviceyour car to insurethat i t runs effici ently,so it should be withyour body. The bo dyhas the nat ural abl ilityto maintain optimalhealth -- providedbody balance ismaintained an dbrain mess ages canflow unrestrict ed toall par ts of the b ody.
If you maintainbody balance byvisiting you r UpperCervical Do ctorperiodically, youcan live pain free, strengthen your body againstillness, and in crease your body’s perfo rmanceas you add quality t o your life.
How often must a patient get an UpperCervical Spinal Correction?
During the stabilitization and healing period aftera correction, a number of additional correctionsmay be necessary. The likelihood of this depends
When the weightof the head is
shifted off center(body imbalance),
muscles of theneck and back
must compensatefor the change.This causes the
spine and pelvis totwist and one leg
to shortenand can cause all
kinds of healthproblems.
Re-alignment(body balance)
restores health andwellness.
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upon the con dition of the spin e, the lengt h oftime the ailm ent has been p resent in the body,and the skill of th e doctor .
Some patients’ bod y balance wi ll s tabilize tonormal with a single correction. Some formulaeare not totally correctable and others may requireseveral cor rection s before they will stablilze.Once the stabilization has been achieved, manypatients stay stabilized fo r weeks, mo nths, oreven years.
Recovery continues as long as the Upper CervicalSpinal Correction is maintained. The patient who
gives the do ctor eno ugh tim e to cor rect andstabilize bo dy balance sees the best results.Making the Upper Cervical Spinal Correction asfew times as possible is the ob jective of yo urdoctor.
We welcom e you to our practice. We arecommitted to working with y ou to help youregain and maintain your good health and wellbeing.
If you have any questions, just give us a call. Weare here to help and appreciate the opportunityto be of service to you, your family, and friends.
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When head/neck m isalignment i s corrected an d body balance is restor ed so brain messagescan get t hrough to th e affected ar ea, imm ediately m uscles begin to relax, blood and oxygen
circulation i s increased, and th e natur al self-healing process begins.A BALANCED BODY WILL MAINTAIN HEALTH AT IT’S OPTIMUM LEVEL
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This HurtsMIS-alignment creates
pain and illnessBodyImbalance
This Is HowYou Fix It
RE-alignment restoreshealth and wellness
BodyBalance
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BRAIN
SPINALCORD
VERTEBRALARTERY
SPINAL CORDCOMPRESED
inside...important questionsyou have aboutUpper CervicalChiropractic CareANSWERED
UPPERCERVICALCHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE
When brain health and healingmessage s CAN flow to all parts ofthe body without interference, you
may expect good health.
When brain health and healingmessages CANNOT flow to all parts of
the body due to interference at thepoint where the head/neck join, you
may expect health problems to develop.
UPPERCERVICALCHIROPRACTICHEALTH CARE