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Daily exercises for optimal health and holding of your Upper Cervical adjustment Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, towards that end there are certain exercises that we at UCCNC recommend maintaining and stabilize the adjustment and keep the joints moving in their proper range of motion. The vertebrae that sit below…

“By releasing stress on the nervous system, Chiropractic allows the nervous system to function more effectively” – Dr Irwin Korr Everyone wants to be healthy, especially in this so-called flu season, and an integral part of health is a properly functioning immune system. Strengthening the immune system should be a top priority for everyone, including…

It happens every winter—huddling indoors during cold weather with other people, circulated dry air pumping out germs and dust, eating lots of things we probably shouldn’t—all those things drag down our immune systems. These conditions make viruses happy, which is why they thrive in the winter. But instead of isolating yourself, here’s a solid tip…

Winter is just around the corner and it is time to prepare, not just for the holidays by decorating our homes but also physically preparing for the coming season. We all prepare for winter in one way or another. There are those people that are methodical in preparing the car and home for the winter!…

Your head weighs about 12 pounds, and if you spend a significant amount of time hunched over—meaning, your head bent forward and down as when texting, emailing or gaming—the forces on your cervical spine are substantial. The degree to which this position affects your spine depends on the angle of the bend and the amount…

A good night’s sleep… it’s an elusive dream for many. Even hitting the pillow early still doesn’t guarantee getting the necessary hours of Z’s for optimal health. A racing mind, a sagging mattress, the wrong pillow, various aches and pains, stress, etc. can prevent a truly restful sleep. But upper cervical chiropractic care at UCCNC…