When Neck Ligaments Fail How Your Body’s Protection Can Backfire
The cranio-cervical junction and skull are designed to protect your brainstem and the critical nerves and blood vessels that pass through this area — including the vagus nerve. But when the ligaments become stretched or unstable, excessive motion can occur, turning your body’s natural protection into a source of pain and dysfunction.
In this video, we explore how craniocervical instability (CCI) develops, the symptoms it can cause, and why understanding the delicate balance of the upper cervical spine is so important for overall nervous system health.
Whether you’re a patient, practitioner, or curious learner, this video explains how the very system built to protect you can backfire, and what to watch for if CCI is suspected.