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Upper Cervical Care: A Breakthrough for Brain Fog


As experts in Upper Cervical Chiropractic, we understand the complexity of brain fog and its underlying causes. Far from being a stand-alone condition, brain fog often occurs alongside headaches, migraines, post-concussive syndrome, mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), dysautonomia, and intracranial pressure. These conditions frequently originate from issues in the upper cervical spine, disrupting critical processes that your brain depends on to function optimally.


Brain fog is more than a temporary lapse in focus—it’s often a sign of deeper dysfunction in your body’s most essential systems, including cerebral blood flow, cerebrospinal fluid circulation, and the glymphatic system.


The Brain’s Essential Needs for Cognitive Health


Your brain relies on several primary systems to maintain clarity, focus, and function:

  1. Healthy Blood Flow
    Blood flow to and from the brain ensures a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients. Even slight disruptions to     cerebral blood flow can deprive the brain of what it needs, leading to reduced cognitive function, memory loss, and mental fatigue.
  2. Cerebrospinal Fluid Circulation
    Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)     plays a vital role in nourishing the brain and removing waste. It washes away toxins, tau proteins, and other metabolic byproducts that accumulate from normal brain activity. When CSF flow is disrupted, these toxins build up, leaving the brain undernourished and overburdened.
  3. The Glymphatic System
    This specialized cleaning system uses CSF to flush toxins out of the brain. The glymphatic system collects waste in the     central sagittal sinus, which then drains out through the jugular vein. Disruptions in either CSF flow or blood flow reduce the system’s effectiveness, causing waste buildup and cognitive impairment.


Upper Cervical Misalignment: The Four-Pronged Shutdown


A misalignment in the upper cervical spine can simultaneously disrupt:

  1. Nerve Signaling: Misalignments interfere with communication between the brain and body.
  2. Blood Flow: Compressed arteries or veins limit oxygen delivery and increase intracranial pressure.
  3. Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow: Misalignments create turbulence in CSF circulation, starving the brain and impairing detoxification.
  4. Glymphatic System Function: Without proper blood and CSF flow, the glymphatic system cannot effectively clear toxins, leading to waste accumulation.


Causes of Upper Cervical Misalignment


Upper cervical misalignment can result from a wide variety of injuries and traumas, including:

  • Falls
  • Whiplash injuries
  • Hits to the head
  • Concussions or mTBI
  • Sports-related injuries

In our experience at Cerebral Chiropractic Center in St. Petersburg, we’ve seen patients develop misalignments from more unique accidents, such as:

  • Falling off a horse or bicycle
  • Cheerleading accidents, such as falling after being tossed in the air
  • Slipping on ice and hitting the back of the head
  • Gymnastics or wrestling injuries
  • Sudden jolts from rollercoasters or amusement park rides

Patients often report that their brain fog symptoms began weeks, months, or even years after one of these incidents. This delay can make it challenging to connect the dots between a past injury and current cognitive struggles. However, these misalignments are often at the root of the problem.

A Precision Solution: The Advanced Orthogonal Technique

At Cerebral Chiropractic Center, we address brain fog by correcting misalignments in the cranio-cervical junctionusing the Advanced Orthogonal Technique. This innovative method of Upper Cervical Care targets the root cause of dysfunction, restoring proper function to critical brain systems.

How It Works:

  1. Comprehensive Evaluation: Using advanced imaging, we analyze the alignment of the upper cervical spine to identify disruptions in nerve signaling, blood flow, and CSF patterns.
  2. Targeted Correction: The Advanced Orthogonal Technique uses a percussive sound wave instrument to gently realign the upper cervical spine. This precise, non-invasive correction involves no twisting, cracking, or popping.
  3. Sustained Stability: Following correction, we develop a customized care plan to ensure long-term stability and optimize your brain health.

By addressing misalignments at their root, the Advanced Orthogonal Technique:

  • Improves cerebral blood flow, restoring oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain.
  • Normalizes CSF circulation, clearing toxins and metabolic waste.
  • Reactivates the glymphatic system, allowing the brain to detoxify and heal effectively.

Real Patient Stories: Relief from Brain Fog

Many patients at Cerebral Chiropractic Center have experienced life-changing relief from brain fog through Upper Cervical Care. Here are some of their stories:

Angela D. – “A Clearer Mind”

"Before coming to Cerebral Chiropractic, I struggled with constant brain fog that made even basic tasks feel overwhelming. After a few precise adjustments, I felt like a cloud lifted. My thinking is sharper, and I can focus on my work again. It’s truly been life-changing."

Mark J. – “Back to Feeling Like Myself”

"After a head injury, I experienced debilitating brain fog and memory loss. I didn’t think anything could help until I found Dr. Chris. The Advanced Orthogonal Technique restored my clarity, and now I’m back to feeling like myself again. I only wish I had come sooner."

Getting Help for Brain Fog

Getting your brain back on track begins with addressing its root cause. At Cerebral Chiropractic Center in St. Petersburg, we specialize in diagnosing and correcting upper cervical misalignments that impair cognitive function.

Call us at (727) 677-0001 to schedule your initial consultation. During your visit, we’ll conduct a thorough evaluation, take advanced imaging, and develop a care plan tailored to your needs.

Let us help you regain your focus, clarity, and energy. Relief is closer than you think.

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Getting Help for Brain Fog


Getting your brain back on track begins with addressing its root cause. At Cerebral Chiropractic Center in St. Petersburg, we specialize in diagnosing and correcting upper cervical misalignments that impair cognitive function.


Call us at (727) 677-0001 to schedule your initial consultation. During your visit, we’ll conduct a thorough evaluation, take advanced imaging, and develop a care plan tailored to your needs. Let us help you regain your focus, clarity, and energy. Relief is closer than you think.

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Our Doctors

Experts in Spinal and Neurological Care

Dr. Chris Slininger, DC, DCCJP

Craniocervical Specialist

Dr. Slininger focuses heavily on complex neurological conditions and advanced spinal challenges such as headaches, migraines, dizziness, vertigo, concussion, mTBI and more.

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Dr. Ethan Surprenant, DC

Upper Cervical Chiropractor

Dr. Surprenant specializes in innovative, non-invasive Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care, uniquely addressing complex neurological conditions like dysautonomia, migraines, headaches, cranio-cervical syndrome, to restore lasting neurological health.

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