Austin Chiropractor Dr. Wendee Whitehead Announces Upper Cervical Care
March 15 2012 - 10:00AM
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Whitehead Chiropractic announced that the practice provides upper
cervical care treatments, a gentle and painless technique that
focuses on the upper two vertebrae. According to the practice's
chiropractor, when these vertebrae are
misaligned, the brain is unable to properly send messages through
the central nervous system. This can lead to extremity pain, such
as leg pain, back pain, shoulder pain and
foot pain. By using gentle pressure to
restore alignment, the flow of information via the central nervous
system may also be restored, which can ease patient's pain. In
addition to upper cervical care, the wellness center also provides
adjustments and rehabilitation exercises.
Austin chiropractor Dr. Wendee Whitehead
announced that her practice provides upper cervical care, a
realignment technique also known as chiropractic
orthospinology. This technique focuses on the upper two
vertebrae of the spine, the Atlas and Axis vertebrae.
"This technique is extremely effective for patients seeking to
lead a healthier, more balanced life," said Dr. Whitehead. "It
restores balance to the entire body, and is safe for children and
adults of all ages. My patients who receive this treatment range
from young children to Austin back pain
patients with chronic neck and back problems."
The upper cervical care technique focuses on the upper neck bone
structure, also known as the C1 or Atlas vertebra, as well as the
Axis vertebra. The treatment uses light, gentle pressure, which is
roughly equivalent to pressing a finger on the skin to create a
small dimple. It does not involve "cracking" or painful
adjustments.
"One of the simplest ways to understand why upper cervical care
can make such a profound difference for patients is to imagine the
spine as a garden hose," said Dr. Whitehead. "If this hose becomes
kinked or twisted, then the water flow will be partially blocked or
stopped altogether. The same thing happens to the nervous system.
When the upper cervical spine is out of alignment, the brain is
unable to properly send and receive messages, compromising the
body's overall health."
Dr. Whitehead emphasized that treatment is extremely gentle and
uses very little pressure. Treatment is administered via a special
handheld instrument called an Orthospinology Percussion Adjusting
Instrument.
"I know first-hand the difference Orthospinology can make in a
patient's life," said Dr. Whitehead. "For years, I suffered from
carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis. Upper cervical care brought balance
back to my body, producing dramatic results. Inspired by the
difference these treatments made for my own body, I committed to
learning these adjustment techniques to share the gift of better
health with my patients."
In addition to upper cervical care, Dr. Whitehead offers
comprehensive wellness care and chiropractic
adjustments. These treatments include rehabilitation
techniques like corrective care exercises, McKenzie exercises and
Kinesio Taping. Dr. Whitehead is also Board Certified by the
American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. Rehab exercises, in
conjunction with upper cervical adjustments, may help the body heal
faster following an injury.
"Many of my patients benefit greatly from a combination of
treatment techniques," said Dr. Whitehead. "Whether a patient
suffers from back pain or migraine pain, my goal is always to correct the
underlying problem and do everything possible to accelerate my
patient's journey back to wellness."
Prospective patients can learn more about these treatments by
visiting Dr. Whitehead's website,
http://www.whiteheadchiro.com/.
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Whitehead Chiropractic Austin, TX 1-888-667-5235