28/01/2024
First, that a slight positional distortion of the occipital annular axis joint is not enough to cause pressure sensation on the spinal cord, including the medulla oblongata. (There may be an effect on the vertebral artery.)
Rather than an effect on the autonomic nervous system due to compression, the tilt and twist of the head and neck causes tension in the posterior cervical muscles, which in turn reduces the function of the parasympathetic nerve sensor, the cervical muscles.
It is possible that the balance of the head and neck affects the skeletal and muscular balance of the whole body. (Because the physiological kyphosis of the spinal column is disrupted.)
Loss of physiological kyphosis of the spine can cause physical strain on the musculoskeletal system and hyperextension of the spinal cord.
Chronic hyperextension of the spinal cord can cause edema of the gray matter and other parts of the spinal cord, which may result in abnormal signal transmission.
Stimulation of the occiput, even with a fingertip, can relieve muscle tension and improve range of motion of the upper cervical spine.
(Stimulation can be with fingers, acupuncture needles, or anything else, but the gentler the stimulation, the better the reflexes will be triggered.)
Regarding stimulation, I believe that cutaneous sensory receptors are very important. It is important how to give appropriate stimulation to the sensory receptors.
I've been quiet for a few years now, but I hope I can send out some more information including upper cervical chiropractic.
The relationship between the oral cavity and the whole body is interesting right now.
I can't get into it in my clinical practice though😅