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ANATOMY

SKULL BASE

In order to understand the types of problems and symptoms one might experience as a result of an atlas to skull subluxation it’s necessary to have a close up look at the junction between the skull and the first cervical vertebra or atlas [craniocervical junction]. READ MORE...

ANATOMY OF ATLAS SUBLUXATION

The atlas subluxation is so common yet so easily missed by mainstream medical practitioners. This problem is not very difficult to detect, in fact my 10-year-old daughter has become quite adept at picking out people walking down the street who exhibit the hallmarks of this upper cervical subluxation. READ MORE...

CERVICAL SPINE BIOMECHANICS

Understanding of cervical spine biomechanics is important in understanding the mechanism of any injury to the upper cervical spine. READ MORE...

GROSTIC MEASUREMENT

The Grostic Procedure had its origins in the Palmer Specific Upper Cervical technique. It was one of several techniques that developed as a result of efforts to standardize chiropractic procedures and methods. READ MORE...

UPPER CERVICAL ANIMATIONS

A series of animations and morphs, which have been created to explain aspects of upper cervical chiropractic and its affect on different conditions. READ MORE...

IMAGING & RADIOGRAPHS

This section is to help you understand the different imaging and diagnostic options available to many practitioners today, and help you with some idea about what you need to look for when understanding your own images, scans and radiographs. There are many technologies available today which can assist chiropractors in locating and correcting the source of your discomfort. The scientific validity of these technologies is not in question.

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THE TMJ LINK

TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint and according to the AAOMS “is a small joint in front of the ear where the skull and the lower jaw meet. This joint allows the lower jaw (mandible) to move and function, and is the most constantly used joint in the body.” READ MORE...

 

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