Upper Cervical of Sioux Falls

Upper Cervical of Sioux Falls Dr. Casey Weerheim
Sioux Falls Chiropractor
Blair Upper Cervical Technique
4944 E. 57th Street
Sioux

It is is a rapidly growing form of healthcare that focuses on the intimate relationship between the first two bones in the neck (upper cervical spine), and a vital portion of the nervous system (the brain stem). This relationship is essential to the body's ability to preserve and restore health and general well-being. Many comparisons have been made of the brain stem as the control center that extends down an opening in the base of your skull. This area is vulnerable to injuries or irritation around the upper neck. The brain stem works like a telephone cable with thousands of individual wires (nerve fibers) sending signals back and forth between the brain and spinal cord to every system, organ, and cell in the body. Every nerve impulse between the brain and the body must pass through the brain stem. The nervous system is responsible for all communication within the body. It controls the immune system, emotions, vision, hearing, balance, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, muscle tension, posture, hormones, and every other function. Irritation or pressure within the central nervous system can interrupt communication between the body and brain, creating a variety of health issues that can be helped with a chiropractor. Call us at 605-275-6900 or to learn more visit http://www.ucsiouxfalls.com/

Did your vertigo start after being sick?Vestibular neuritis is commonly diagnosed after a viral illness. It can cause in...
03/09/2026

Did your vertigo start after being sick?

Vestibular neuritis is commonly diagnosed after a viral illness. It can cause intense spinning, nausea, imbalance, and difficulty walking.

Many people try:�
✔️ Steroids�
✔️ Antivert or other medications�
✔️ Vestibular therapy�
✔️ Rest and hydration

And while the infection may clear… the dizziness doesn’t always fully resolve.

Here’s what’s often missed:
Balance isn’t controlled by the inner ear alone.�It’s integrated at the brainstem — located at the top of your neck.

When the upper cervical spine becomes misaligned — often after a fall, accident, or even years-old trauma — it can create ongoing neurological irritation in this region.

That irritation can interfere with how your brain processes balance signals, delaying full recovery.

✨ Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care focuses on gently correcting misalignment at the top of the neck to support proper neurological communication and balance stabilization.

👉 Learn more at www.uccnearme.com or locally at www.ucsiouxfalls.com

Balance isn’t just about the inner ear.It’s regulated by the brainstem—located at the top of the neck.When upper cervica...
03/06/2026

Balance isn’t just about the inner ear.

It’s regulated by the brainstem—located at the top of the neck.

When upper cervical misalignment causes irritation in this region, symptoms may persist long after travel ends.

✨ Correct the cause—not just the symptom
👉 www.uccnearme.com

💬 Which MdDS symptom affects you most?• Rocking or swaying�• Worse when standing still�• Worse in busy environments�• Al...
03/05/2026

💬 Which MdDS symptom affects you most?

• Rocking or swaying�
• Worse when standing still�
• Worse in busy environments�
• All of the above

Comment below 👇

Do you feel like you're swaying, rocking, or bobbing—even though you're standing completely still?Mal de Débarquement Sy...
03/03/2026

Do you feel like you're swaying, rocking, or bobbing—even though you're standing completely still?

Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS) often begins after a cruise, flight, or long travel. But for some people, the motion never stops.

Many patients try:�
✔️ ENT visits�
✔️ Vestibular therapy�
✔️ Anxiety medication�
✔️ “Waiting it out”

Yet their tests come back normal—and the rocking continues.

Here’s what’s often overlooked:�Balance is processed at the brainstem, located right next to the top two bones in your neck.

When the upper neck becomes misaligned—often after trauma—it can create ongoing neurological irritation that prevents the brain from recalibrating.

✨ Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care focuses on correcting this misalignment gently and precisely, helping restore proper balance signaling.
👉 Learn more at www.uccnearme.com

02/27/2026

If you’ve been dealing with dysphagia—difficulty swallowing, food getting stuck, or living on liquids—you know how frustrating it can be.

Swallowing relies on peristalsis, a neurological process controlled by the brainstem. Over time, trauma to the upper neck can create nerve irritation that disrupts this function.

Upper Cervical Chiropractors use advanced testing and 3D imaging to identify misalignments and make gentle corrections—no twisting or cracking—to help restore function.

If no one has been able to help you, there may still be hope.�
👉 Visit www.uccnearme.com or www.ucsiouxfalls.com

02/25/2026

Peristalsis—the wave-like motion that moves food—depends on proper nerve communication.✨ Supporting nervous system healt...
02/24/2026

Peristalsis—the wave-like motion that moves food—depends on proper nerve communication.

✨ Supporting nervous system health can support swallowing.�
👉 www.uccnearme.com or locally at www.ucsiouxfalls.com

02/21/2026

Do your hands fall asleep at night? Do you wake up shaking them out or wearing a brace—but the numbness keeps coming back?

That’s often labeled carpal tunnel syndrome. And while the wrist can be involved, it’s not always the full picture.

The brainstem, located at the top of the neck, plays a major role in regulating posture and muscle tone. When the atlas shifts out of position, it can lead to muscle imbalances that tighten down the arm and contribute to nerve irritation.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care evaluates this area with advanced imaging and makes gentle, specific corrections to restore balance.

If you’ve tried braces and therapy with no lasting relief, your neck may be the missing piece.�👉 Visit www.ucsiouxfalls.com.

✅ Nighttime hand numbness�✅ Tingling in fingers�✅ Weak grip strength✨ If symptoms keep returning, it may be time to look...
02/13/2026

✅ Nighttime hand numbness�
✅ Tingling in fingers�
✅ Weak grip strength

✨ If symptoms keep returning, it may be time to look beyond the wrist.�
👉 www.ucsiouxfalls.com

Do you struggle with wrist pain, hand numbness, tingling, or weak grip—especially at night or while working?Most people ...
02/10/2026

Do you struggle with wrist pain, hand numbness, tingling, or weak grip—especially at night or while working?

Most people diagnosed with carpal tunnel try braces, physical therapy, injections, or medications. And if those don’t work, surgery is often suggested.

But here’s what many people never hear:�Your posture and muscle tone are regulated by the brainstem, located at the top of your neck.

Old injuries—falls, sports trauma, or car accidents—can cause the top vertebra (the atlas) to shift. Over time, that can create postural imbalances and muscle tension patterns that travel down the arm and contribute to carpal tunnel symptoms.

✨ Upper Cervical Care addresses the source, not just the wrist.�👉 Learn more at www.uccnearme.com

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4944 East 57th Street
Sioux Falls, SD
57108

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:45pm

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+16052502024

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It is is a rapidly growing form of healthcare that focuses on the intimate relationship between the first two bones in the neck (upper cervical spine), and a vital portion of the nervous system (the brain stem). This relationship is essential to the body's ability to preserve and restore health and general well-being. Many comparisons have been made of the brain stem as the control center that extends down an opening in the base of your skull. This area is vulnerable to injuries or irritation around the upper neck. The brain stem works like a telephone cable with thousands of individual wires (nerve fibers) sending signals back and forth between the brain and spinal cord to every system, organ, and cell in the body. Every nerve impulse between the brain and the body must pass through the brain stem. The nervous system is responsible for all communication within the body. It controls the immune system, emotions, vision, hearing, balance, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, muscle tension, posture, hormones, and every other function. Irritation or pressure within the central nervous system can interrupt communication between the body and brain, creating a variety of health issues that can be helped with a chiropractor. Call us at (605) 275-6900 or to learn more visit http://www.ucsiouxfalls.com/