| The Upper Neck |
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Upper Cervical Spine The Upper Cervical Spine consists of two bones, the
Atlas, (C1) and the Axis, (C2) at the top of the neck. Much of your nervous
system passes through this vital area.  This area is also the most movable area
of your spine. Because of this, subluxations in this crucial area are
very common.
Since this area is in such close proximity to the brain, subluxations here can result in an alteration to a large variety of body functions. Much of the body's nervous system messages flow past this point. This means that very large areas of the body are supplied by the nerves that pass through or near here.
In addition, if a pair of large and important nerves,
the "Vagus" nerves, are affected by a subluxation in the upper cervical
spine the parasympathetic Other areas that could experience functional changes
that
are
controlled by the vagus nerve include such major organs as the heart,
lungs, esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, and small intestines. As you
can see, a subluxation affecting the vagus nerve can have a very wide
and profound impact on the function and health of a large portion of
your body. |
Some of the areas of nerve supply that
can be affected by subluxations in the upper cervical spine include
your brain, head, and face. Nervous system interference here could result
in headaches, facial palsy, sinus trouble, allergies, fatigue, cross-eyes,
or dizziness. 
nervous system function can be altered. These nerves
are responsible
for visceral motor function (control) of many of your chest organs as
well as such functions as swallowing and your vocal cords. 
