How can you fix C1 and C2 vertebrae misalignment symptoms?

Some common nonsurgical treatments for C1-C2 include:

1. Medication.
2. Immobilization.
3. Physical therapy.
4. Chiropractic manipulation.
5. Traction refers to stretching and/or realigning the spine to relieve direct nerve pressure and stress on the vertebral levels.

How do I restore the natural curve in my neck?

Physical therapy can be an effective treatment option to restore the natural curve in the neck. Treatments options include neutral spinal alignment, range of motion, strengthening exercises, trigger point injections, and muscle manipulation and activation.

How do you realign your neck vertebrae?

So, what should you do to promote proper neck curvature?

1. Have a chiropractor check you for neck bone misalignment.
2. Keep your head directly above your shoulders.
3. Limit your electronic usage, such as taking time away from your phone, laptop, or notebook.
4. Perform Bruegger’s Maneuver (also known as Bruegger’s Exercise).

What can happens if your C1 is out of place?

C1 and C2 Vertebrae Breaks, Fractures, and Misalignments Symptoms following an injury to the cervical vertebrae C1 and C2 may include: Complete paralysis of arms and legs. Muscle atrophy. Limited head and neck movement.

How can I improve my neck curve?

Cervical Extension Instruction

1. Place a towel around the base of your neck.
2. Gently hold in place and slowly look up toward the ceiling as far as you can without pain.
3. Lower your neck toward your chest as far as you can without pain.
4. Repeat this movement slowly 10 times.

Can a reverse curve in the neck be corrected?

Physical therapy. A physical therapist can help you do exercises to correct your posture, strengthen your muscles, and restore some of the curve to your cervical spine. One exercise that’s often prescribed is the cervical retraction exercise.

What causes C1 and C2 misalignment?

A misalignment at C0-C1-C2 can also come from sitting at a desk with poor posture, birth trauma, or falling out of a tree when you are a child. However, the most common way we see large trauma produced is from a concussion from either sports or work related injuries, or a car accident.

What happens when C1 is out of alignment?

What causes C1 misalignment?

What happens when C2 is out of alignment?

When your C2 vertebra becomes subluxated, it can result in pain and difficulty rotating your head, as well as creating specific health problems that affect your eyesight, hearing, sinuses, head and even your tongue.