The upper cervical spine is the topmost portion of the spine that supports the weight of the skull and provides a wide range of motion. It is also known as the craniocervical junction, which is made up of the base of the skull (occipital), the first cervical segment(atlas), and the second cervical segment (axis).
Upper cervical chiropractic care focuses on correcting misalignments in the upper neck region of the spine, called subluxations. Upper cervical manipulation adjusts the upper spine, affecting the whole body and allowing the central nervous system to communicate properly with the rest of the body. Upper cervical chiropractic care can help treat the following conditions:
Our chiropractor will likely explore your maximum range of motion during the procedure before beginning the adjustment and immediately stop if it triggers any pain.
Unlike the general chiropractor technique, it is a delicate technique with precise movements to correct upper cervical misalignments. For proper brain stem functioning, it is crucial to have a healthy alignment in the upper neck region of your spine. If the upper cervical alignment is improper, it can compress the brain stem and create many problems, such as signals and messages from the brain to the body can be affected.
To learn more about how we can help you, please reach out to Latch & So Chiropractic in San Francisco at (415) 912-1716.
Loved this place! I was involved in a bad accident as a child never received the appropriate care for my damaged spine. Eventually got worse over the years and got in the way of playing sports my teenage years. I no longer have severe back pains like before. Truly miss this place! My body would feel brand new, cracked like a glow stick *
SBSan Francisco, CaliforniaI came here for severe lower back pain due to a bulged disc. I did a cycle of treatment and now go once a month and the treatment is fantastic. Additionally, I got a massage here and it was one of the best I have ever gotten in my life. True muscular release that I have never had before. *
CGSan Francisco, CaliforniaDaniel cured a tendinitis I had for 15 years, in only a few sessions! I always come to him for anything related to my spine. I've been to a serious car accident, recently. He made my neck and my back recover really well. Currently, he's doing a decompression treatment to take pressure out of my discs, which is making wonders to my neck and lower back. Give him a try. You will be in perfect hands! The whole staff here is really nice, too. *
AGSan Francisco, CaliforniaI feel like I came to the right spot. I have degenerative arthritis and currently have a pinched nerve in my neck and the combination of Dr.So's adjustments and the masseuse Amy's massage technics , I no longer sit in pain all day any more. This is truly a great find. The pricing is affordable and the atmosphere is very professional. I highly recommend them to any one needing chiropractic work. *
DGSan Francisco, CaliforniaLatch and So is an amazing chiropractor office. From the friendliest of receptionists to the comprehensiveness of the providers' assessment and plan of care, I am impressed with the service and appointments I received with this office. I had Dr. Candice So herself and she was friendly and thorough with my care. I had come to her after a car accident and she helped connect me with the right professionals for assistance and she herself did my treatments. Very easy process and many services (including massage therapy!) provided here. Very glad to have come received my first chiropractic treatments from this team. I would highly recommend them to my friends, family, anyone! *
HJSan Francisco, California* Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.