Your Posture and Peak Performance
If you are an athlete, and you are serious about wanting to perform at your best, you will take the necessary steps to ensure you do that. Not enough athletes know the benefits of upper cervical chiropractic and how it can help them perform at a higher level.
Though, consider that in any sport you play, your posture is critical to your sports performance. It can mean the difference between winning or losing that race, getting that first down, stealing that base, or just not leaving the court of field with a bad back. The good news is an upper cervical chiropractor can help you perform at a higher level by making sure your upper neck vertebrae is aligned, so you do perform at a higher level.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic
Since the 1930’s, upper cervical chiropractic, a specific type of chiropractic, which focuses on aligning the top two vertebrae in the neck, has been proven to be effective in restoring the body to it proper function. This specific type of chiropractic does this by balancing the head, which weighs 10 – 14Lbs, on the neck, so the body will come into perfect alignment. This correct alignment of the upper cervical spine enables the rest of the spine to come into alignment, restores nerve function, and helps athletes with their posture.
Your Body and Weight Distribution
So, you may not think your upper neck vertebrae is out of alignment, or you might think that even if it is it is not enough to make a difference. A misalignment of only ¼ of a millimeter can cause your body’s weight distribution to change. That can put extra weight on bones, muscles, organs, and tissue that are not meant to sustain that much weight.
When one part of your body is carrying too much weight, that effects every other part of your body. The result is that you do not perform you best. Those are called spinal pathologies, and they can degrade your joints, reflexes, and nerve fibers. Correcting that misalignment in your upper cervical spine will improve your posture by aligning your spine, which will lead to better sports performance. It will even reduce the chances of you suffering from a sports related injury.
Now, that you know the benefits of upper cervical chiropractic and how it can help you improve your sports performance, the next step is to call and make an appointment. An upper cervical chiropractor will examine your upper neck vertebrae and make any necessary adjustments to realign your neck, so as to ensure your head is completely balanced with your body.
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Dr. Young Chung of NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, with a location in Chicago and a 2nd location in Wheeling is an Upper Cervical Specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). His upper cervical clinic also serves Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines and other headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at http://www.NUCCAwellnessChicago.com/
