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Upper Cervical Chiropractic/Questions Answered by Expert Grayson Blom
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Cervical Disk Question | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I just visited a chiropractor for the first time - the first diagnosis was the beginnings of ... A: Melissa, With the info given this sounds like your Chiro was trying to explain that you have lost ... | |
| head and neck pain | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I have been experiencing sinus,jaw,head,and neck pain/inflammation for almost a year. I also feel ... A: Lisa, Thank you for you question. To begin your question is complex yes there are cases that have ... | |
| mild scolioses | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I am new to the concept of upper cervical chiropractic. I was just wondering if it could help me ... A: Priya, With the info. given there are 2 common types of scoliosis the 1st being due to an old ... | |
| cervical spine | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a 69 years old and my MRI shows that I have multilevel degenerative disc disease. The most ... A: Karen, With the information given I cannot tell you if you can avoid surgery. As you explain there ... | |
| Body Imbalance | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: First upon thanks.... for creating this site for getting some sort of explanation by asking you the ... A: Robin, Thank you for your question. With the information given it sounds as though you are aware ... | |
| Neck tension, vertigo and sugar sensitivity | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm 28 years old, and I've been dealing with chronic neck and upper back tension for about 4 years ... A: Nicole, I would suspect that you have had some sort of injury in the past like a car accident or a ... | |
| 2 year old daughter's neck | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: My 2 year old daughter's neck makes a load clicking/knocking sound when she turns her head from side ... A: Nadine, With the clicking/knocking you are describing this would be abnormal in a child so young. ... | |
| physiological subluxation 4 on 5 and 5 on 6 | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: My 20 month old son has had a recent lateral neck x-ray (for adenoids) which has identified a ... A: Iona, From the imaging provided. You can see Atlas (C1) instability (you would need other films to ... | |
| physiological subluxation 4 on 5 and 5 on 6 | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: My 20 month old son has had a recent lateral neck x-ray (for adenoids) which has identified a ... A: Iona, Number one what do YOU mean by physiological subluxation? Who said he had a physiological ... | |
| electrical shock in head | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: For the last couple years I've noticed that there are times when I turned my head completely to the ... A: Ann thank you for your question. To begin this ping pong ball sized cyst in the c6 area of your neck ... | |
| daughter | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter suffered a fainting spell on the tennis court in July 09. She fell on the ... A: Sue, The diagnosis would be made through very specific x-rays of the upper neck, and in conjunction ... | |
| daughter | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: My 16 year old daughter suffered a fainting spell on the tennis court in July 09. She fell on the ... A: Sue, From the sound of things you have tried just about everything to help your daughter. From the ... | |
| please help! | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: and am sorry for this long letter.For over a year i have been experiencing angina type pains only on ... A: Sue, Thank you for your question. To begin it sounds as though you have had long standing problems ... | |
| Cervical neck | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I am 51 year old female who has just had her first visit to a Chiropractor. I was told that my neck ... A: Are you seeing an Upper Cervical Doctor (someone who specializes in the neck) or a general ... | |
| Neck Pain from Trauma | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: My 5yr old daughter started to complain about neck pain after fall at the play ground nearly 3 ... A: The symptoms you are describing are related to the brainstem. You can see the cause and effect as ... | |
| cervical-upper | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have c1-2 pain referring to face, to the scapular region, traps and general shoulder. This has ... A: Right off the bat the complaints that you have from the information given are directly related to ... | |
| ostis pubis | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: What can be done for this condition? My wife was diagnosed with it. Thanks for any help,John. A: I believe the term is osteitis pubis or inflammation of the pubic symphisis. From an Upper Cervical ... | |
| trauma | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Two months ago I hit the left back of my head with an iron window while I was lifting my bacj to ... A: Kawther with the information given I believe you are right on with your thinking. It sounds as ... | |
| adjustments don't hold | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I just began to get my atlas aligned with the orthogonal technique because my adjustments done by ... A: It can sometimes be very difficult to answer questions with very little information. People ... | |
| adjustments don't hold | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I just began to get my atlas aligned with the orthogonal technique because my adjustments done by ... A: Great question Melissa. This is a multi-faceted question. Holding an adjustment depends on many ... | |
| Back pain | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm 53, female and had a lumbar lamenectomie at L4 L5 4 years ago. I'm in constant pain and when I ... A: Aileen, with the information given it sounds as though you have had spinal problems for many years. ... | |
| spasmodic torticolis/dystonia | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: 2 neurologist have said I have dystonia and one neurologist who took an nerve conduction test said I ... A: It is ok if you need to be adjusted more in the beginning however as time passes you should start ... | |
| spasmodic torticolis/dystonia | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: 2 neurologist have said I have dystonia and one neurologist who took an nerve conduction test said I ... A: With the information given it sounds as though you are being over adjusted, which can result in you ... | |
| Cervical Adjustments with a Clay Shovelers Fracture | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I was recently x-rayed by a chiropractor and told I have a spinous fracture in my C7 that has gone ... A: Generally speaking adjusting in the area of an old spinous fracture (clay shovelers fracture) ... | |
| nerve symptoms realted to neck/back issues | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I am a 37 yr old female I've had a few injuries in my time(a fall skiing, a fall off a horse and a ... A: The symptoms you have are most likely due to neck and back problems. Burning and cold sensations ... | |
| Electrical Sensations | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: A very good friend of mine has been experiencing painful and very annoying electrical sensations ... A: Is sounds as though your friend has a lot of problems. To begin the spinal cord ends in the upper ... | |
| Kyphosis and neurological symptoms | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: Blom. I recently read a question from a man from India who is 25 years old. His situation is quite ... A: It sounds like you are in good hands. The goal of Upper Cervical care is to keep the opening where ... | |
| Kyphosis and neurological symptoms | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Blom. I recently read a question from a man from India who is 25 years old. His situation is quite ... A: You bring up some interesting points. The general Chiropractor was over adjusting you. A good Upper ... | |
| pain in my neck,arms,head | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have constant pain in my neck,shoulders and a constant dulling headache,my upper back is also ... A: You have a lot of symptoms going on here, some neurological and some musculoskeletal, with all of ... | |
| facial numbness right side, double vision. | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: Blom, I am a 67-year-old male with a history of hypertension. In 1991 I was a race seat passenger ... A: First of all I think you have come to the right conclusion that your problem is in the upper neck. ... | |
| Many Doctors and no answers | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help...I am 24 and have been having symptoms that many doctors/dentists/and ... A: The symptoms you are describing are related to the brain stem. For example the 7th cranial nerve ... | |
| severe pain | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a mylegram. It reads: Right-sided scar, disc tissue or a combination there of causes ... A: You are exactly right in that this is the most likely cause of your sciatic pain, with the ... | |
| neck | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm having a neck opertion because my arms and hands are having problems they are going to remove ... A: I am unsure what you mean by problems with your arms and hands. Is it numbness/tingling or shooting ... | |
| Cervical spine and lumbosacral question... | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: ..for the last couple of days, whenever I bend my head/neck straight down for a second, I feel this ... A: Brain stem compression/irritation and nerve root compression can in most cases be helped with Upper ... | |
| Cervical spine and lumbosacral question... | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: ..for the last couple of days, whenever I bend my head/neck straight down for a second, I feel this ... A: The herniation of a disc can result in paralysis loss of motor function and bowl control for example ... | |
| Cervical spine and lumbosacral question... | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: ..for the last couple of days, whenever I bend my head/neck straight down for a second, I feel this ... A: An electrical shock sensation can be due to several things none of which are good. This electrical ... | |
| popping/clicking in toddlers neck | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I just read a helpful post you answered on a popping/clicking noise when a 3 year old bends her head ... A: Your Doctor is right cracking noises can be normal, however sometimes it isn't normal. A simple way ... | |
| Spine Curve Straighten.. Chiropatric Help.. | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am 25 years old. My work involves me sitting in front of Computer for more than 10/12 hours on a ... A: I am sorry I do not know of anyone in India that does Upper Cervical Work. You would have to come to ... | |
| Spine Curve Straighten.. Chiropatric Help.. | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I am 25 years old. My work involves me sitting in front of Computer for more than 10/12 hours on a ... A: Great question's! I think you mean can Chiropractic help get some curve back in your neck? Yes it ... | |
| mild disc osteophte complex | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I compressed #c7 times. age 19 and 23 I'm now 39yrs.Can you please explain to me what is mild disc ... A: A mild disc osteophyte complex that is posterocentrally abutting the thecal sac anteriorly means you ... | |
| mild levoscoliosis | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I have been having "clicks" in the neck when I turn my head. It's not painful, just doesn't feel ... A: The clicking you are hearing in your neck is most commonly due to a calcification of a ligament that ... | |
| upper cervical problem | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I have strong tightness left side of upper neck, very close to base of skull and just left and just ... A: There are several great doctors on www.uppercervicalcare.com. Here is one doctor that is not on that ... | |
| upper cervical problem | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have strong tightness left side of upper neck, very close to base of skull and just left and just ... A: For some reason I did not get your email in a timely manner so my apologizes for the late response. ... | |
| cervical herniated disc | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 44 a year old female and have received chiropractic care for 15 years. Last fall I began to ... A: Great question. If your cervical herniation of discs 6&7 increase then your symptoms would increase. ... | |
| Neck pain/loss of curve | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: A year ago I began having problems with my shoulder and neck. The shoulder problem was gone after I ... A: To begin you trapezius is most likely going to continue to spasm as the trapezius muscle has a ... | |
| crepitus in toddlers neck | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My 3 yr old daughter has had a loud pop sound in the neck when she tilts her head back.. every ... A: Great question. The popping sound you are describing is better known as a cavitation when you move a ... | |
Grayson Blom
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding the most common cause of health problems in America today, the Subluxation. A subluxation is the misalignment of a bone to the extent that it puts abnormal pressure on and interferes with the communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Putting pressure on nerves and interfering with those mental impulses going from the brain to the rest of the body. Brain to body communication is essential to maintain health! According to Gray’s Anatomy the purpose of the nervous system is to control and coordinate all the cell, tissues, organs, and system’s in the body and to adapt that person’s body to the environment around them. So if the purpose of the nervous system is to control and coordinate everything in the body then it would make sense that we would want to take care of this system. Therefore interference to the nervous system or lack of communication between the brain and the body would then be the most common cause of health problems in the world today.
Experience
I have studied Upper Cervical Chiropractic for many years and have been trained in Knee Chest, Blair, & Toggle Recoil. I have extensive training in Upper Cervical Spinal anatomy and physiology.
Organizations
KCUCS - Knee Chest Upper Cervical Specific, IUCI - International Upper Cervical Institute, Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Society, ICA – International Chiropractic Association, Palmer College of Chiropractic Alumni.
Education/Credentials
Feb 2008
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport IA
Degree: Doctor of Chiropractic
May 2004
Boise State University, Boise ID
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology Microbiological emphasis
Minor: Chemistry, and Music Theory
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