26/11/2025
Why Your Upper Cervicals Matter More Than You Think 🤔
On this post, we are breaking down why the top of your spine, C1 and C2, has such a massive impact on your whole body.
These joints are the most moveable in your spine, which makes them more vulnerable to misalignments. When they shift out of place, they often “lock” into a position the muscles can’t correct on their own.
Why does this matter? Because this small region influences 3 major systems:
🔹Movement and Stability: C1 and C2 control head rotation, but their high mobility means they misalign easily.
🔹Blood Flow to the Brainstem: the vertebral arteries travel through the upper neck, supplying 100% of the brainstem’s blood flow, impacting headaches, migraines, and autonomic function.
🔹Proprioception (Your 6th Sense): The upper cervical spine is packed with proprioceptors that tell your brain where your body is in space. When they malfunction, dizziness, balance issues, and postural changes can follow.
So if you’ve been dealing with headaches, neck pain, dizziness, or strange postural shifts… your upper cervicals might be playing a bigger role than you think.
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