At Chattanooga Upper Cervical Chiropractic, we focus on the upper cervical spine, the area at the top of the neck where the head and neck meet. This area includes the atlas and axis, the top two bones in the neck. Because the upper cervical spine supports the head and lies close to key nervous system structures, proper alignment and function in this area may play a significant role in how the body communicates, balances, and adapts.
Patients often contact our office when they are dealing with concerns such as migraines, vertigo, headaches, neck pain, facial pain, balance issues, TMJ discomfort, nervous system-related symptoms, or symptoms that have not responded well to other approaches.
Every person is different. Mentioning a condition on this page does not mean upper cervical chiropractic care is appropriate for everyone with that condition. A consultation and evaluation are needed to determine whether care may be a good fit.
Vertigo can make it feel like the room is spinning, moving, tilting, or shifting even when you are still. Some people experience brief episodes, while others deal with recurring dizziness, nausea, imbalance, or motion sensitivity.
Migraines can be intense, disruptive, and difficult to manage. They may involve more than head pain. Many people experience light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, nausea, visual disturbances, fatigue, neck tension, or difficulty concentrating.
Trigeminal neuralgia is often described as sharp, sudden, electric-like facial pain. It may affect one side of the face and may be triggered by everyday activities such as talking, chewing, brushing teeth, washing the face, or touching certain areas.
Dysautonomia refers to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. This part of the nervous system helps regulate automatic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, temperature control, circulation, and more.
POTS, or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, is a form of dysautonomia that can affect heart rate, blood pressure regulation, and the body's response to changes in position.
People with POTS may feel worse when standing, walking, or being upright for long periods. Symptoms can affect work, school, daily routines, exercise, and quality of life.
Fibromyalgia is commonly associated with widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, brain fog, and heightened sensitivity throughout the body. Symptoms may vary from day to day and can affect both physical and emotional well-being.
TMJ dysfunction affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Because the jaw, head, neck, and posture are closely connected, TMJ symptoms may also be associated with neck tension, headaches, facial discomfort, or ear pressure.
The vestibular system helps the body maintain balance and spatial awareness. When this system is not working properly, it may cause dizziness, imbalance, motion sensitivity, nausea, or difficulty moving confidently.
Occipital neuralgia may cause pain that begins near the base of the skull and travels upward into the scalp. The pain may feel sharp, burning, aching, or electric-like.
Chronic fatigue can affect every part of daily life. It may make work, family responsibilities, exercise, social activities, and basic routines feel harder than they should.
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people look for chiropractic care. It may be caused by posture, injuries, stress, work habits, technology use, sleeping position, or spinal misalignment.
Headaches can come from many different causes. Some may feel pressure, tightness, throbbing, or pain that starts in the neck and moves into the head.
After a concussion or head injury, some people continue to experience symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, neck pain, fatigue, brain fog, light sensitivity, or balance problems.
A concussion affects the brain, but the force involved in a head injury can also affect the neck. For this reason, upper cervical evaluation may be an important part of understanding lingering symptoms after trauma.
Our goal is not to chase symptoms. Our goal is to evaluate the structure and function of the upper cervical spine and help determine whether care may support better function for the individual patient.
At Chattanooga Upper Cervical Chiropractic, we take time to understand what you are experiencing before making recommendations.
Call today to request an appointment or learn more about upper cervical chiropractic care in Chattanooga, TN.
The information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a guarantee of results.
Mentioning a condition on this page does not mean that upper cervical chiropractic care is appropriate for every person with that condition.
