At Holystic Restoration Chiropractic, we specialize in a particular type of upper cervical treatment called Blair Upper Cervical Care. A Blair Upper Cervical adjustment, or “correction,” is extremely gentle, precise and completely painless. This is a low impact correction, with absolutely no cracking, twisting or popping of the neck. Instead, a few pounds of controlled force – only about 5/16s of an inch – is delivered by hand to a specific location on your upper spine in a precise manner.
In order to have an adjustment hold in place, it must be engineered specifically based on the patient’s unique anatomy and circumstances. This is achieved by completing a three dimensional Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) X-ray analysis of the upper cervical spine. This analysis yields a “blueprint” showing exactly how the correction of the spine is to be given. On follow-up examinations, the spine is checked to determine if the adjustment is holding in place and how the patient is responding or healing.
Long-Lasting Adjustments —The adjustments given with Blair Upper Cervical Care can hold for weeks, months or even years. Less Frequent Visits — We typically only see patients about 10 times in the first 8 weeks, and then gradually progress to just once every 4 to 6 weeks. Painless Treatments — There is no twisting, cracking or popping of the neck. After the adjustment, you will rest on a comfortable chair for about 20 minutes to allow your body to stabilize. As your nervous system is restored, your posture will be improved. At your re-evaluation around 8 weeks of Blair care, a focused comprehensive exam and your posture will be reanalyzed to give an objective measure of your improved health.