The Upper Cervical Spine

The instrument allows for a fast, controlled, and repeatable impulse without putting the neck into a compromising rotational position. Most patients feel pressure from the instrument itself, and then experience a brief pulse at the atlas area. The instrument outputs ~12-15lbs of force, whereas a manual rotational manipulation is typically 50-100lbs of force depending on various factors.

A non-rotational neck correction is performed without forcefully twisting the head or neck into an end-range position, as typically done with traditional manipulation. A non-rotational approach typically has the patient comfortably lying on their side. The goal is not to create a crack or pop, it's to deliver a calculated and precise input.

No.That is not how we explain the process.We are not claiming that your atlas is simply “out” and needs to be pushed back in. We are evaluating how the upper cervical spine is loading, moving, guarding, and contributing sensory input to the nervous system.

We re-test.And, we look for changes in movement, control, balance, pain sensitivity, symptom behavior, or other findings that were abnormal before the correction.

Most complex cases also need calibration and retention.This may include cervical sensorimotor training, visual-vestibular work, balance training, stabilization exercises, or home strategies.