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The cervical spine - that is, the upper seven of our vertebrae - must surely rank amongst the most under-appreciated and most vital parts of our body. Its 37 joints endlessly allow the head and neck to move on the torso, all the while obeying constant commands from the special senses and reflex mechanisms.

Look at it this way: the cervical spine faithfully holds up our 9 to 16 lb. heads between 14 to 16 hours a day. This is hardly easy. First of all, the head is far from evenly balanced on top of our spine. In fact, it's tilted heavily forward; without the cervical muscles, it would topple over onto our chest.

Secondly, the head's weight can become unbearable over time. (If you'd like to get a clearer picture, try this experiment: hold a bowling ball with your elbow on a table for as long as you can. Few people can keep this up longer than an hour.)

That means the cervical spine is a vital part of nearly all our everyday activities, including speaking, gesturing, sitting, standing, lying down, breathing and many more. Most of what our head does, it does thanks to the cervical spine.

That's why so many of the injuries to this area are so serious, often resulting in paralysis or death. For example, hitting your head on the bottom of the pool or a sports injury can compress the cervical spine against the shoulder and cause grave injury. Even everyday headaches often involve the cervical spine.

And that's why you'll be glad to know that chiropractors have led the way in appreciating the cervical spine's uniqueness - even from the rest of the spine - and caring for it accordingly.

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Dr Hennessy Asks some important questions of interest to Southport residents - Chiropractor Southport Dr Hennessy Asks...

How could a child benefit from chiropractic?
Regardless of our age, each of us in Southport encounters physical, chemical and emotional stresses that exceed our ability to handle. For newborns, it could be the trauma encountered at birth. For toddlers it could be from learning to walk or ride a bike. Many of the problems we chiropractors see in adults are the result of neglected traumas from childhood.
How do most people deal with subluxations?
First, they try to ignore them. When they don't, they go to the medicine cabinet to stop their brain from feeling the symptom. Later, back surgery may be threatened. Sadly, it's not until this later stage that they consult our Southport chiropractic office. Yet, even with the delay, most are delighted by the results produced by today's chiropractic care. Contact us and let's get started.