Cognitive Function
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) cleans the brain of neurotoxins, draining it to the glymphatics from which it is discharged ...unless there is a venous backlog. Proper upper neck alignment allows for better venous flow and associated CSF drainage of brain neurotoxins to help prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
Vagal Nerve Function
As the vagus nerve exits the skull, it descends immediately in front of the upper cervical vertebra.
Correcting upper neck alignment can reduce interference of vagal nerve function
improving a wide variety of vasovagal and/or autonomic dysfunction in the body.
Gait & Body Balance
The primary control center of postural muscle function is the vestibular nuclei. Upper neck malalignment can affect the vestibular nuclei and disrupt the neurological balance of the postural muscles. Correcting upper neck alignment can improve irregularities in gate and hold upright posture.
Pain Syndromes
All muscles are controlled by nerves, and all nerves are structurally protected, as long as those structures are properly aligned. By correcting upper neck alignment, you can significantly improve nerve function and improve many diverse musculoskeletal pain syndromes and dysfunction.