Upper Cervical Care Specialist
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Desiring Health Specific Chiropractic
Chiropractor located in Fredericksburg, VA
Chiropractic Care is one of the most effective paths to pain relief for Fredericksburg, VA, Stafford, VA, Spotsylvania, VA, King George, VA, Falmouth, VA, and other surrounding Northern Virginia area residents. Dr. Jean Exume, a chiropractor at Desiring Health Specific Chiropractic, offers effective non-invasive pain relief for a variety of conditions.
Upper Cervical Care Q&A
What is Upper Cervical Care?
Upper cervical care is a specific branch of chiropractic care that focuses on properly aligning the cervical (neck) vertebrae. While the vertebrae that are adjusted are in the neck area, this type of adjustment can have benefits for the whole body. Upper cervical care can help with neck pain, back pain, and many other kinds of pain that result from the misalignment of the cervical vertebrae.
Do you need Upper Cervical Care?
Which Vertebrae are Adjusted During Upper Cervical Care?
The C1 vertebra, also known as the Atlas, and the C2 vertebra, also known as the Axis, are the uppermost vertebrae in the neck. If these two vertebrae become misaligned, serious symptoms can occur. Guiding these vertebrae back into proper position can provide tremendous relief for the patient.
Why Do Cervical Vertebrae Become Misaligned?
There is a whole host of reasons that the upper cervical vertebrae can become misaligned. An accident, for example, a car accident, is a frequent cause of cervical misalignments. Other causes can include chemical toxicity within the body or even emotional trauma. Many children develop a cervical misalignment during childbirth, this is very important to catch early on since it can be fatal for the baby. Some people have misaligned cervical vertebrae for virtually their whole lives without knowing it, as childhood accidents like falling out of a tree or a collision on roller skates can cause the vertebrae to move out of place.
Why Does the Chiropractor Do a Cervical Adjustment if the Pain is in Another Part of the Body?
The cervical vertebrae, when misaligned, can interfere with the whole nervous system and the entire spinal column. This interference often causes issues that reach well beyond the neck. People with cervical misalignment may have not only neck pain but also back pain, leg pain, or pain in some other part of the body.
Insurance
We accept most insurance plans and will be happy to help you understand the coverage that you have. We will do our best to see that you receive your maximum insurance benefits for all covered services.
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Insurance
We accept most insurance plans and will be happy to help you understand the coverage that you have. We will do our best to see that you receive your maximum insurance benefits for all covered services.
We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
No Insurance No Insurance? No Worries! Flexible payment programs can be arranged for you to receive the care you need. We also offer customized family plans that are specific to you and your family. Please call us if you have any questions!FS & HSA Accepted Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are tax-advantaged benefit programs allowing employees to use pre-tax money to pay for eligible healthcare expenses. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are similar to FSAs except unspent funds roll over and accumulate every year.
Words from our patients
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"Dr. Jean Exume is the best! He is careful, thorough, knowledgeable, patient, and talented at his job."
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"I highly recommend Upper Cervical care. It's a very specialized form of care... After a few visits with Dr. Jean, the headaches are gone and my back is so much better."
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"As I continue treatment, I continue to feel better. I am so thankful for Dr. Jean and upper cervical care!"
