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Immerse Modern Massage is a Portland, Oregon based massage center focused on providing the best massage for auto injuries and tension related migraines and whiplash. They understand that massage can be a powerful tool for healing the body and mind, and their team of highly skilled and certified massage therapists is dedicated to helping the clients at Elite Upper Cervical

There are 5 primary pillars of health.  Thinking. The physical body is a servant of the mind. Think health and you will increase your chances of being healthy. The more you tell yourself how healthy you are, the more your physical body will take that form. When you think and fear disease and that’s what you will get. Fear can

The concept is simple, life kicks you in the neck, gravity is crushing us all, the spine bones will shift out of place which can stretch and pinch the nerves that control us.  Especially the top bone in the neck, the atlas bone, which surrounds your brainstem. The atlas is the most vulnerable bone in the entire body. Meaning it

It’s sad because most people think chiropractic is all about the musculoskeletal system, neck and back pain, but what it’s really about is organ health. The same nerves that control the back and neck muscles also control the heart, lungs, liver, and all the other organs in your body that you can’t feel. https://youtu.be/HXaQe2P_zY8 Unfortunately, the medical system is backward

Your brain is THE most important part of your body because it is completely protected by your skull. Your spinal cord is the second most important part of your body because it is heavily protected by 24 individual bones called vertebrae.  The unique thing about each vertebra is that these bones are moveable,  They have to be this way so

Is it your heart? Your brain? Your spinal cord?  Or, is each part just as important as another? We are here to tell you, the most important part of your body is your BRAIN. And, that is not just our opinion—it is a scientific fact. You see, your brain is more protected than any other part of your body.  How?

1. There is a 100% chance that you will be in a car accident at some point in your lifetime. According to the CDC and car insurance industry experts, the average driver: Has a 5.6% chance that they will be in a car accident this year. Has a 100% chance that they will be in a car accident every 18

You’re probably wondering, what is an s-curve? An s-curve when looking at the side of the neck is when the top of the neck is kyphotic, whereas the bottom of the neck is lordotic. Keep in mind a normal neck should be lordotic, or c shaped, the entire way through, from c1-c7. An s-curve is commonly caused by cervical whiplash

1. Being pregnant. During pregnancy, particularly the first trimester, women release more relaxin. Relaxin is a hormone that essentially relaxes the entire body, loosening the ligaments. The body does this to specifically loosen the pelvic ligaments for an easier delivery. Unfortunately, the pelvic ligaments aren’t the only ligaments that loosen. The ligaments that protect the alignment of the head and

Some say you should brace yourself, others say you should relax as much as possible. Which is better? Say you’re stopped at a red light, and in your rearview mirror, you see the car behind you isn’t slowing down. You know you’re about to be rear-ended.  How should you react? What you want to do is brace yourself as much

If you follow Dr. Corey Burt on TikTok, you know his cringe-worthy head and neck injury videos get hundreds of thousands of views  He posts those up for one reason. To create buzz around the importance of the head and neck.  When your head is aligned over your neck, you are much healthier than if your head is misaligned over

When Dr. Burt was in chiropractic school, he learned 21 chiropractic techniques. He was determined to find the most specific, least aggressive way to correct the spine.  He spent 18k on outside seminars, traveled all over the country, learning from the best chiropractors in the nation. And you know what he found?  The chiropractors that focused on the upper neck

Did you know there are over 7 trillion nerves in your body?  Real quick let’s cover the major nerve pathways. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbW1_d-ptfY&feature=youtu.be The 1st three nerves come out of the neck and go up into the head.  The first goes to the muscles of the scalp and the ears and can create headaches, migraines, seizures, dizziness, brain fog, poor balance, and

Dr. Corey Burt will never forget his junior year as a college shot putter.  It was the start of indoor season and he asked the best shot put coach in the state of Washington, who was retired, if he would privately coach him.  Coach said no.  So, Dr. Burt continued to throw with his current coach, and he struggled. Six

When Dr. Corey Burt was a college athlete he wanted nothing other than to be a national champion. And although he came close, he never was #1.  He had a lot working against him and holding him back. Injuries, muscle imbalances, pain. When he trained, his left shoulder fatigued faster. His left lower back had more pain. And his left

In a perfect world, our spines would self-correct and never slip out of alignment.  Unfortunately, gravity is crushing us all.  So what will happen if we leave our spine misaligned? Short answer: If the spine is misaligned for longer than 30 days, it will begin to break down. Here’s why we emphasize 30 days. When the spine is INITIALLY injured

What is The 72 Hour Rule? Read below to learn what the 72 Hour Rule is, and why it’s important for your health.  Although the NUCCA chiropractic adjustment won’t feel like much… We will tell you that the small shift in the top bone in your neck (the atlas) will cause the rest of the spine to restructure and rebalance

One of the most common questions we get asked is “How fast will I recover?” Read below to see what Dr. Corey Burt has to say! Recovery is based on ONE important factor – how long you maintain your corrected alignment.   You see, it’s not getting adjusted that gets you well, it’s holding your adjustment that gets you well. Which

The most important aspect of recovery is how long you are able to hold your alignment.  Read below to discover 2 of the most common ways you will misalign again. Before we dive in, let us remind you. The #1 thing required for you to hold your alignment longer actually has nothing to do with you. It has more to

Aspirin is probably the most widely used drug in the world. Approximately 100 billion aspirin tablets are produced and consumed each year and it is estimated that over one trillion aspirin tablets have been consumed in the past 100 years.  Each year over 60 billion aspirin tablets are taken worldwide with Americans consuming 34 billion of those tablets.  This accounts

This is by far the most common questions to arise in our patients’ minds, and I am always surprised when they ask it. Read below for my unbiased answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt_gVhdf62Q “So do I HAVE TO go to the chiropractor forever….?” No!  Of course not.  You don’t HAVE to do anything you don’t want to. That’s like saying once you start

Good health is founded upon 5 aspects.  Not many people will tell you what we will discuss below! We have our sound nervous system. The nervous system runs the entire body so this is why we start here.  We need the right fuel. It’s really important to make sure we are eating good quality food with the right nutrients, of

95% of the world thinks chiropractic only works for pain, find out below to learn what the other 5% know. In the beginning we have 2 cells, the male cell and the female cell. And when these two cells join, a bioelectrical infusion of LIFE starts. As the scientists watch, the cells begin to multiply and multiply until it looks

There’s a ton of information being shared out there right now on ways to “boost your immune system”. More sunlight, eat real food, consume the right supplements, sleep more, move more, and many others.  Although each of these have a large impact on boosting your immune system, none of them have as much of an impact as having a nerve

Want to know how arthritis works in the most simplistic way possible? You’re in the right place. Before discussing arthritis, let’s first talk about inflammation. Inflammation occurs when there is stress on a joint.  Although any joint in your body can undergo stress, let’s examine the lower neck joint as an example.  Now, IF the base of your neck has

Want to know how upper cervical chiropractic works in the most simplistic way possible? If so, you are in the right place. Concept: If you take this rubber band and wrap it tightly around your wrist, what do you think will happen to your fingers over time? They could start to turn white, loose sensation, you may feel some pain.

Although we are massive fans of the benefits massage brings, let us explain why it can also increase the risk of injury. Most therapists would agree that after a massage, your muscles are looser and more relaxed. But the question is, “why are the muscles tight in the first place?” There are several reasons why muscles tighten, but one of

Have you ever been told that one of your legs is shorter than the other? And in order to fix it, you need a heel lift? I find it interesting that so many people have been told that they have a genetic short leg and they need a heel lift as a solution. There’s a 99.5% chance that’s NOT true.

When asked this, I always respond with the same question, “What do you think?” Every time, without a doubt, I get the same answer. “Yeah it is bad, isn’t it . . .” As an Upper Cervical Chiropractor, it strikes me that so many people ask this question. Not only do they know the answer to their own question, but

Because upper cervical chiropractic increased his deadlift by 15% (60 pounds), immediately following one upper cervical adjustment. He also had a strongman competition the week following his adjustment and stated that he “easily won the competition.” Who is Elliott Hulse? He is an internationally renowned Strength and Conditioning coach, Strongman, Author, Social Media Celebrity, Mentor, Holistic Life Coach, and Inspiration

So you’ve had it up to here with your back pain.  You’d love to find a safe, long-term solution, so you can get to enjoying your life without being limited by pain. We’re completely with you on that. Have you been told you need massage, ice/heat, physical therapy/exercise, chiropractic, or even medication?.    You’ve likely tried multiple solutions, yet the

Before we discuss blood pressure, I’d like to share a foundational concept with you. What do you think is the most important part of your body? Is it your heart?  Your spinal cord? Your brain?  Or, is each part just as important as another? The most important part of your body is your BRAIN. And, that is not just my

For this simple exercise, please stand straight in front of a mirror. First, point to each of your ear lobes. Is one side higher than the other? Can you notice if your head is tilting to one side or the other? If so, you may have a head and neck misalignment. Next, look at the height of your shoulders. Does