The Patient (You Are the Hero of Your Recovery)When chronic spinal tension, neurological symptoms, or unanswered health struggles keep interrupting your work, sleep, and family life, it is frustrating to be told your only option is temporary symptom management.
At Hope Upper Cervical Spine Center in Southlake, we understand how exhausting it is to search for real answers when you just want to feel like yourself again.
Car accidents and contact sports are the two most common causes of head trauma, but this can occur anytime a person’s head is subjected to a sudden, violent force. The resulting trauma can be mild and go away on its own or it can be severe and require immediate medical attention. Knowing what level of head injury you or someone you love has experienced can save your or their life, so here are some symptoms to look out for:
MILD
Someone who has experienced mild head trauma can experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, ringing in the ears, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and a sensitivity to light or sound. These symptoms can occur immediately after the traumatic event, or they may start showing up days or weeks later. Even if you think that you or someone you know only has mild head trauma, it is still important to seek professional medical help to confirm that the injuries are indeed minor.
MODERATE
A person who has experienced moderate head trauma can face symptoms like loss of consciousness, persistent headache, dilation of one or both pupils, coordination problems, and repeated vomiting in addition to the symptoms of mild head trauma. Someone with this level of trauma should seek medical help as soon as possible to decrease any swelling of the brain or drain any fluids that may have built up.
SEVERE
Anyone who has experienced severe head trauma needs to seek medical help immediately after the traumatic event occurs. The symptoms of severe head trauma include all of the mild and moderate symptoms plus seizures, clear fluids draining from the nose or ears, numbness in fingers or toes, profound confusion, slurred speech, loss of muscle control, and coma. If the injury is severe enough or if it is not treated immediately, severe head trauma can cause complications.
HEAD TRAUMA IN CHILDREN
It is more difficult to diagnose head trauma in children because they are not able to effectively communicate many of their symptoms. So, if you suspect that your child has experienced head trauma, watch for these symptoms: change in eating or nursing habits, irritability, persistent crying, change in sleeping habits, depressed mood, drowsiness, and loss of interest in favorite toys or activities. You can take your child to the doctor to confirm the diagnosis, and remember that it is always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to head injuries.
COMPLICATIONS OF HEAD TRAUMA
Unfortunately, some individuals who undergo head trauma end up experiencing complications from it. Those complications can include seizures, fluid buildup, infections, blood vessel damage, vertigo, vegetative state, minimally conscious state, and brain death. Sometimes patients recover from these complications, but there is always a chance that the complications are irreversible.
Your Guide & Recovery PlanTake the First Step Toward Lasting Relief
Guided by Dr. Joey Kramer, D.C. at Hope Upper Cervical Spine Center in Southlake, TX—combining computerized infrared thermography, 3D craniocervical imaging, and gentle Blair Upper Cervical corrections with zero twisting or cracking.
Step 1
Schedule Your Consultation
Meet one-on-one with Dr. Joey Kramer in Southlake to share your story, health history, and goals.
Step 2
Precision 3D & Neurological Evaluation
We perform paraspinal infrared thermography, postural analysis, and 3D imaging to pinpoint your exact upper cervical alignment.
Step 3
Gentle Correction & Lasting Stability
Receive a custom, non-twisting upper cervical correction designed to hold so your nervous system can heal naturally.
The Outcome You Deserve
Reclaim steady energy, clear focus, and lasting structural stability so your calendar is no longer dictated by flare-ups.
Common Patient Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How does upper cervical alignment improve athletic performance, balance, and reaction time?
The upper cervical spine contains the highest concentration of proprioceptive sensors in the body, telling your brain exactly where your head and limbs are in space. Precise alignment optimizes neuromuscular coordination, symmetry, joint range of motion, and balance.
Can Upper Cervical Care help athletes recover faster and prevent recurring muscle strains?
Yes. When your head and Atlas are slightly tilted, one side of your muscular chain works overtime to compensate, leading to recurring hamstring, hip, shoulder, or back strains. Restoring structural symmetry reduces uneven wear and speeds post-workout recovery.
Should I work out immediately after my first upper cervical adjustment?
We generally recommend taking it easy from heavy lifting or high-impact training for the first 24 to 48 hours after an adjustment so your cervical ligaments and postural muscles can lock in the new alignment.
Do you work with both competitive athletes and active adults in Southlake?
Yes. From youth and collegiate athletes to golfers, runners, and active Southlake professionals, we tailor stabilization plans to keep your spine holding through high-output training and daily life.
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Patient Testimonials
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“Dr. Kramer and Hope Southlake changed my life. Because the upper cervical corrections are so gentle and precise with zero twisting or cracking, our whole family trusts Dr. Kramer to keep us healthy, active, and performing at our best.”
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“Once my Atlas alignment started holding, my posture balanced out, my recurring muscle tightness disappeared, and my recovery after workouts improved dramatically.”
