01/11/2026
The brainstem impacts every function in your body.
The brainstem plays a key role in balance, stress response, and basic regulation, and it’s protected by the top of the spine.
Supporting nervous system function helps the body do what it’s designed to do. That’ s the foundation of our approach, and something we help patients with every day.
Did you know the very top of your spine protects your brainstem?
The brainstem helps regulate balance, coordination, blood pressure, and how your body adapts to stress. The nerves that pass through this area don’t just affect pain — they control essential functions that keep your body regulated.
When the C1 area of the spine is under stress, communication between the brain and body can be affected. This doesn’t always show up as pain, but it can impact how well the body adapts and functions.
Supporting alignment in this area helps promote clearer nerve communication. If you’re curious how this applies to your health, send us a message, and we’ll walk you through it.
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