Query: I don't have a "cervical" problem. Can you still help me?
Context: Yes. Sometimes the name "upper cervical" is confusing. It refers to the neck part of your spine, specifically the top two vertebrae where the head joins the neck. That is the point of application of the upper cervical procedure. However, the effects can be felt across the entire body, including in the low back. That is because the area where Dr. Ward works has a lot of control and influence on important posture control centers for the body. Our upper cervical procedure expects to change the level and rotation on the hips, and the amount of muscle tension traveling down the whole back. Even if your problem is on the other end of the body from the neck, Dr. Ward may be able to help. That said, there are specific times and indicators when an evaluation of your structure and adjustment away from the area of the neck can be necessary. If you fit into this group of patients, then care will be given to evaluating you for misalignment and structural breakdown away from the neck.