Top Chiropractic - Birmingham

23/01/2026

Why the upper neck matters 🧠🦴

The very top of your neck plays a key role in how your nervous system gathers information about movement, balance, and posture. This area is rich in sensory receptors that constantly send signals to the brainstem - a major control centre involved in breathing, heart rate regulation, and balance.

When the upper neck isn’t moving or functioning optimally (due to tension, injury, or restriction), those signals may become less clear. Your nervous system then has to work harder to process information, which can add to overall neurological “load”.

For people with conditions like POTS - where the autonomic nervous system is already under strain - reducing any source of extra stress may be helpful. That said, upper cervical chiropractic care is not a treatment or cure for POTS, and results vary from person to person.

Chiropractic care in this area focuses on supporting healthy movement and alignment, with the aim of improving how the nervous system processes information - as part of a broader, personalised approach to wellbeing.

👉 Read our full blog to learn more about POTS, the nervous system, and upper cervical care
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21/01/2026

POTS can make standing feel exhausting - and it’s not about willpower.

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) affects how the autonomic nervous system regulates heart rate and blood pressure when you move from lying down to standing. For many people, this can lead to symptoms such as:

🔹Racing heart
🔹Dizziness
🔹Fatigue
🔹Brain fog
🔹Shakiness
🔹Feeling close to fainting

In a healthy system, your nervous system automatically adjusts to keep blood flowing to the brain. In POTS, this regulation is less effective, which is why simple movements can feel disproportionately difficult.

An often overlooked part of this picture is the upper cervical spine - the top of the neck, which sits just beneath the brainstem. The brainstem plays a key role in regulating heart rate, blood pressure, balance, and other automatic functions. This area is rich in nerve sensors that constantly send information to the brain.

Extra mechanical stress in the upper neck may add noise to an already struggling nervous system. While this does not cause POTS, understanding how different parts of the body interact can be helpful when thinking about client care.

Upper cervical chiropractic care does not cure or treat POTS. After a precise and personalised assessment, it may help support nervous system regulation by reducing physical stress in the upper neck.

👉 Read our full blog to learn more about POTS, the nervous system, and upper cervical care
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14/01/2026

09/01/2026

Meet Lizzy, our Chiropractic Assistant at Top Chiropractic- Birmingham ✨

From ecologist to chiropractic student, Lizzy explains her passions and dedication towards chiropractic care and our clients here at Top Chiropractic.

Watch the full interview and make sure to say hi if you see her at the front desk at the clinic🤭

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To the clients who surprised us with these sweet gifts, thank you 💙 Your kindness and trust means a lot to us and remind us why we love what we do.

Your support motivates us to continue providing the best care possible✨