TEXTBOOK OF UPPER CERVICAL ADJUSTMENT: Neurological Foundations, Clinical Evaluation and Atlas Listing Analysis - Second Edition (BLACK BOOK SERIES)

Second Edition DescriptionTEXTBOOK OF UPPER CERVICAL ADJUSTMENT — SECOND EDITIONThe upper cervical spine has long been recognized as one of the most important regions of the vertebral column within the chiropractic profession. Since the early development of chiropractic, numerous techniques have been introduced to analyze and correct subluxations of the atlas and axis. Yet for many students and practitioners an essential question has remained: how should these methods be properly understood and applied in clinical practice?The Second Edition of Textbook of Upper Cervical Adjustment expands and refines the material presented in the original publication. This revised edition further clarifies the neurological foundations of upper cervical chiropractic, provides additional explanations of clinical evaluation procedures, and presents a more systematic discussion of atlas listing analysis.Drawing from classical chiropractic literature, professional study, and clinical observation, this book seeks to organize the principles that underlie upper cervical practice. Rather than presenting techniques as isolated procedures, the text examines the fundamental reasoning that guides the chiropractor in determining where to adjust, when to adjust, and why to adjust.This revised edition includes:• Expanded explanations of upper cervical neurological relationships• Clarified clinical evaluation procedures• Improved discussion of atlas listing analysis and head tilt interpretation• Updated organization for educational use in seminars and chiropractic trainingChiropractic is not merely a collection of adjusting methods. It is a discipline grounded in Philosophy, Science, and Art. To practice chiropractic effectively, the doctor must understand both the principles and the procedures that guide proper adjustment.The purpose of this book is to provide that foundation.PCC J. Yamahata, BCSc. Read more