Upper Cervical Glen Carbon & Edwardsville

Dr. Thad Vuagniaux, Chiropractor

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Chiropractic Care — Glen Carbon, IL • (618) 692-6992

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Dr. Thad Vuagniaux
Are you suffering or frustrated from a persistent condition?
Is your body telling you that something is wrong and isn’t working properly?
Are you looking to keep yourself healthy and functioning optimally?
Have you tried traditional medical routes and not had relief or success with your condition?

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We are a Proud Member of the Blair Chiropractic Society

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The focus of the BlairChiropractic Technique is the association between the upper cervical spine (neck) and its effect on the central nervous system and brain stem function. Learn more about The Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic Society here!

Some of The Most Common Conditions We Have Had Success With

Asthma • Carpal Tunnel • Sciatica • Meniere's Disease • Neck Pain • Concussions • Depression • Diabetes • Digestive Disorders • Ear Infections • Fibromyalgia • High Blood Pressure • Inner Ear Disorders • Low Back Pain • Migraine Headaches • Multiple Sclerosis • Seizure Disorders • Temporomandibular Joints • Trigeminal Neuralgia

Learn more about the success we have with these conditions

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Can Upper Cervical Care Help Me?

Upper cervical care can help everyone - infants, seniors, mothers-to-be, athletes and accident victims will benefit from a healthy spine and nervous system! If you have a health problem, upper cervical doctors will strive to correct its cause, not just treat the symptoms. If you are symptom free, upper cervical care is one of the best ways to stay healthy.

Am I a Good Candidate for Upper Cervical?

WHAT IS UPPER CERVICAL?

The neck is a vital and complex region of your body. In order for health to be optimized, your brain needs to communicate effectively with your entire body. Major injury to the upper neck usually results in death or paralysis, but less severe injuries can result in serious negative long-term effects as well. Like a pebble in your shoe that creates more irritation the longer it is present, misalignments in your neck irritate your nerves and blood vessels over time and can create significant problems with your body’s ability to self-heal.

A misalignment combined with nerve irritation is referred to as an upper cervical subluxation. Upper cervical chiropractors reduce the brain stem irritation and improve brain to body communication by returning proper structural balance to the upper neck. In short, we get your head on straight!

Most Conditions Originate with our Nerves

We have a 12 pound head resting on a two-ounce bone, held together with soft tissue. It doesn’t take a tremendous amount of force to cause that two-ounce bone to get out of its normal position. Once out, it causes nerve interference and a decrease in brain to body communication function. Most of the time, patients don’t just have one thing wrong, they have multiple symptoms of this impingement happening in their body, since the entire brainstem is in that part of your neck. If your body isn’t functioning properly this is a possibility you need to have evaluated. .

When Should I Start?

It is preferable to attempt to fix an injury to the upper neck as quickly as possible before symptoms can develop. However, because upper cervical chiropractic is one of the best-kept secrets in health care, most people don’t find an upper cervical chiropractor until after symptoms have developed. I personally invite you to come into our office and have a consultation with me. Let me share with you from my years of experience just how safe and effective this form of treatment can be for you. I'm here to walk this journey of your health with you one step at a time.

Welcome to Upper Cervical Glen Carbon



Thank you for choosing Upper Cervical Health Centers in Glen Carbon, Illinois as your source for safe, natural and effective chiropractic health care. We are proud to bring you state-of-the-art chiropractic techniques and procedures backed by the latest research and development. Whether you are seeking care for a specific condition or you are taking advantage of the wonderful preventative benefits of upper cervical care, we are certain you won't be disappointed! We're here to helpo you live your best life!

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As experts on Upper Cervical Spine Care, our doctors focus on the intimate relationship between the top two bones in the neck, called the upper cervical spine, and, more importantly, a vital portion of the nervous system called the brain stem. This relationship is absolutely essential to the body’s ability to restore and preserve health. It's important to understand how the body is designed to function normally and remain healthy.

Upper Cervical Care Glen Carbon is personalized chiropractic care and you will see, on your first visit, that our process is tailored specifically to fit your individual needs. Holding is healing. That's what upper cervical is about. The longer the two bones stay in alignment, the fewer office visits are needed.

Our mission at Upper Cervical Care Glen Carbon is to serve families in our community seeking health outside of conventional medications or undergoing unnecessary surgeries by offering help, hope and love through specific upper cervical chiropractic care. We will provide the highest quality care through the understanding that every patient will be treated like family. We seek to be the leaders in our community for health and chiropractic care.

Dr. Thad S. Vuagniaux is the Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer for Upper Cervical Health Centers, Inc. (UCHC), which is the largest Upper Cervical Healthcare provider in the world, with offices in the United States and Europe. UCHC is a leader in Upper Cervical Research.
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Mary Ann Luebbers
Mary Ann Luebbers
16:52 06 Dec 19
I absolutely love Upper Cervical Glen Carbon! From Dr. Thad, Dr. Nikki and the office girls!! Professional, knowledgeable and so kind. So happy and feel so fortunate to be under their care!!!read more
Dana Neuhaus
Dana Neuhaus
18:53 05 Nov 19
I had neck pain for a couple of years. Eventually the pain became so bad that I needed care. A family member referred me to Dr. Thad. After my first adjustment I slept amazingly well that night and woke up with no pain. I wish now that I had gone to see him long ago.read more
Rebecca Unnerstall
Rebecca Unnerstall
13:50 11 Sep 19
For two years I have had headaches, pain down my neck, arms and numbness in my face. After only a few visits to Dr. Vuangniaux I am getting better and am hopeful of a future free from pain.read more
Carson Burns
Carson Burns
16:00 09 Sep 19
Great office and very friendly. They have helped me out tremendously with my neck pain.read more
J B
J B
22:06 26 Jul 19
I’ve gotten so much better since I started coming here, it’s incredible! I did some research on a new chiropractor and was curious about trying upper cervical adjustments, as regular adjustments didn’t seem to be doing the trick for me. I was going to a run of the mill, cheap chiropractor and usually seemed worse after my adjustments. After one visit where I completely threw my back out after an adjustment with them, I opted to come to Dr Thad. I had 3D X-rays done and at every visit he does a scan of my neck to see if an adjustment is required. There is no neck cranking, which was one of the worst parts of previous visits with chiropractors. He also does not slam down on you in order to adjust your spine, there is none of that. He only works on your neck and if needed, it’s a very simple procedure. I thought, that’s it? This isn’t going to correct my spine and hip problems! But the thing is, it’s working and I couldn’t be more pleased. I felt better after my very first visit. Everyone is so nice, from the front desk to Dr Thad himself. His wife is also a chiropractor and has worked with me when he gets busy, she’s also wonderful. If you’re having issues, just go!read more
Jeannie Artimisi
Jeannie Artimisi
04:45 10 Mar 19
Dr. Vuagniaux is absolutely the person you need to see with cervical issues. After a few adjustments there is already improvement in my range of motion!read more
Erica Maurer
Erica Maurer
18:43 11 Dec 18
Dr. Thad is excellent. He is very knowledgeable, caring and personable. The receptionist is very friendly as well, I would highly recommend.read more
Patti Schaake
Patti Schaake
22:16 07 Dec 18
I have been feeling great ever since I started coming to see Dr Thad. Everyone is very helpful and friendly!read more
Mikayla Foster
Mikayla Foster
15:37 25 Jul 18
I love coming to this place. The staff is nice and understanding. My appointments are quick and the Dr.Thad actually cares and wants to help the patient. I would never go anywhere else.read more
Dawn Heimburger
Dawn Heimburger
05:06 21 Apr 18
We love this place! Office staff is super friendly and accommodating. Dr. Thad and Dr. Matt use top of the line evaluation equipment with their 3D CT machine, which is what drew us there, along with the wonderful reviews. They are both great, super knowledgeable and professional. The 2nd visit where you review your CT, prepare to be blown away by the attention to detail. The icing on the cake, is that they will submit to insurance. 5 stars!read more
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We're committed to your health and well-being, whether we treat you or not. The goal of our free consultation is to prove how devoted Upper Cervical is to helping improve your health. If we determine that our treatment is not an appropriate solution for your health challenge, we will be happy to provide referrals to practitioners who might be better suited. Please complete the following form, and one of our team members will contact you about what you will need for your visit.