The Cervical Curve: Why Your Neck Controls More Than You Think

Your neck is a masterpiece of balance and precision. Seven small bones—the cervical vertebrae (C1 to C7)—support a ten-pound head and protect nerves that control breathing, vision, and even digestion. When these vertebrae lose alignment, everything above and below compensates.

🩻 The Hidden Chain Reaction

• C1 (Atlas) and C2 (Axis) are the “yes/no” joints of the body. If they tighten, you’ll often feel it as jaw tension, headaches, or dizziness.
• C3–C5 feed the diaphragm nerve; stiffness here can literally restrict your breath.
• C6–C7 connect to shoulders and arms; misalignment can create tingling, weakness, or elbow pain.

Hours of phones and screens pull the head forward, turning that 10-pound load into 40+ pounds of stress on your spine.

💡 How to Fix It in 5 Minutes a Day

1️⃣ Wall Posture Reset: Stand with back to the wall, head touching, chin tucked.

2️⃣ Neck Glide: Gently slide head back and forth, keeping jaw relaxed.

3️⃣ Pso-Neck Placement: Lie on your back and rest the base of your skull on the curved peaks.

4️⃣ Breathe: Inhale through the nose 3 sec → Exhale 6 sec. Feel the tissue melt.

5️⃣ Finish: Slow nod “yes/no” to realign C1–C2.

🌬️ Why It Works

When the cervical curve returns, the vagus nerve—the body’s relaxation switch—re-engages. Blood flow improves, tension drops, and focus sharpens.