12/12/2025
💡 The Upper Neck: Your Body’s “Control Tower”
The upper neck (the very top of your spine, C0–C2) is more than just bones—it’s a super important connection point where your brain meets your spinal cord. This area helps control many of the automatic body functions you don’t even think about.
Here’s why it’s so important:
✅ Regulates vital functions – the upper neck helps control:
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
- Breathing
- Overall nervous system balance
✅ Keeps your balance and movement in check – tiny sensors in the muscles at the base of your skull send messages to your:
- Brain’s movement center (cerebellum)
- Balance system (vestibular nuclei)
✅ Supports your blood vessels and nerves – sympathetic nerves run along the arteries in this region, helping regulate blood flow and other automatic body functions.
✅ Connects with your head systems – this area works closely with:
- Nerves in your face and jaw (trigeminal system)
- Balance organs in your inner ear
- Eye movement control
🔆 Why small problems matter – even minor issues like tight muscles, joint misalignment, or small movement restrictions in the upper neck can throw off your nervous system. This can lead to neck pain, headaches, dizziness, or even wider symptoms like trouble sleeping, racing heart, or digestive issues.
