The goal of a traditional chiropractic adjustment in most practices is to restore motion in the spine, anywhere where there might be problems in the joints of the spine. In this system, multiple adjustments over multiple visits is expected and helpful.   As a chiropractic procedure, however, the goal of the upper cervical  correction is to restore balance across the entire spine, expecting problems of joint motion to change and improve the longer the spine stays in balance.   Over time this new balance gives your body an opportunity to heal, relax, and find a new equilibrium. Some days feel really good. And other days don’t feel so great. Dr. Ward will always check if you are maintaining your new alignment based on objective measurements of your posture, and other functional checks of your health. He will only adjust the upper cervical spine when there is a clinical indicator to do so.   Generally, the fewer adjustments one receives, the faster the patient tends to progress through their upper cervical chiropractic care plan. Holding means healing.   On days when contact with the upper cervical spine may not be necessary, the supportive release of muscle and other soft tissue will be performed to help the body adopt a more upright and open posture.