Calgary Upper Cervical Chiropractor

Precise Care.
Lasting Change.

Dr. Cody Gordon provides NUCCA upper cervical chiropractic care in Calgary, with a gentle, highly specific approach focused on the upper cervical spine and individualized patient care.

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Upper Cervical Care
Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Cody Gordon, Calgary upper cervical chiropractor, with a spine model in his chiropractic clinic
20+ Years Upper Cervical Experience
NUCCA Precise Upper Cervical Care
Calgary Kensington Location
★★★★★ 5.0 Google Reviews
Why It Matters

The Upper Cervical Spine and Your Nervous System

The upper cervical spine is the region where the skull meets the neck. It includes the occiput and the first two cervical vertebrae — the atlas and axis — and surrounds an anatomically important transition between the brainstem and spinal cord.

C0 Occiput
C1 Atlas
C2 Axis

NUCCA is an upper cervical chiropractic approach that uses detailed assessment and precise measurements to evaluate this region and determine when an upper cervical correction may be appropriate.

Precision matters.
NUCCA uses a gentle, highly specific approach rather than forceful twisting or cracking of the neck.
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Upper cervical spine anatomy showing the occiput, atlas C1 and axis C2

Calgary Upper Cervical Chiropractor

NUCCA Chiropractor
in Calgary

Precise Care. Lasting Change.

Dr. Cody Gordon provides NUCCA upper cervical chiropractic care in Calgary, with a gentle, highly specific approach focused on the upper cervical spine and individualized patient care.

Upper Cervical Care
Calgary, Alberta
A Different Approach

What is NUCCA?

NUCCA stands for the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. It is a specialized chiropractic procedure focused on the relationship between the head and upper cervical spine, using detailed assessment and precise measurements to guide care.

01

Assess

We begin with a detailed history and examination to understand your concerns and evaluate how your body is functioning.

02

Analyze

When clinically indicated, imaging and precise measurements help evaluate the alignment of the upper cervical spine.

03

Correct

NUCCA uses a gentle, calculated upper cervical correction without twisting or cracking the neck.

04

Reassess

Following the correction, we reassess your alignment and response to determine the appropriate next steps.

Gentle doesn't mean imprecise.
The NUCCA procedure is designed around careful analysis, specific positioning and a calculated correction of the upper cervical spine.
Dr. Gordon performing an upper cervical chiropractic assessment in his Calgary clinic
Conditions & Education

When You're Still Looking for Answers

When symptoms persist despite what you've already tried, it may be time to look at the problem differently. Explore some of the concerns Dr. Gordon sees and why the upper cervical spine may be an important piece of the picture.

01

Vertigo & Dizziness

Your neck is part of the system your brain uses to understand head position and movement. Discover why Dr. Gordon looks closely at the upper cervical spine when dizziness persists.

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02

Migraine & Headaches

The upper neck and the sensory pathways involved in head pain are closely connected. Learn why Dr. Gordon considers the cervical spine an important area to evaluate.

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03

Neck Pain

When neck pain keeps returning, the painful area may not tell the whole story. Discover why Dr. Gordon looks closely at upper cervical alignment, movement and mechanics.

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04

Post-Concussion

The brain and neck experience the same traumatic event. Learn why Dr. Gordon believes the upper cervical spine deserves careful attention when symptoms continue after a concussion.

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05

Whiplash & Neck Injury

Sometimes the accident is old but the problem isn't. If your neck has never felt the same since an injury, Dr. Gordon looks for problems that may still be affecting how it functions.

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TMJ & Jaw Pain

Your jaw doesn't function in isolation. Discover why Dr. Gordon looks at the relationship between the jaw, head and upper neck when TMJ symptoms continue to return.

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With more than two decades of upper cervical experience, Dr. Gordon takes a detailed look at this important region to determine whether it may be an overlooked part of what you're experiencing.

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Meet the Doctor

Dr. Cody Gordon

More than 20 years of upper cervical chiropractic experience in Calgary.

My approach to chiropractic has always centred on precision. For more than two decades, I have focused on upper cervical care and the NUCCA procedure, working with patients who are looking for a careful, individualized approach to their care.

My goal is to understand what is happening before deciding what should be done. That means taking the time to assess, measure and explain what I find so that patients understand both the process and the reasoning behind their care.

20+ Years Upper cervical chiropractic experience
NUCCA Upper cervical focused care
Calgary Serving patients in the Calgary community
Individualized Assessment and care recommendations
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What Calgary Patients Are Saying
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Real experiences shared by patients in our Calgary community.
Dr. Cody Gordon, Calgary chiropractor with more than 20 years of upper cervical experience
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Your First Visit

What to Expect

Your first visit is about understanding your concerns, evaluating the upper cervical spine and explaining what we find. Care recommendations are based on your individual assessment.

01

Consultation

We begin by discussing what brought you in, your health history and the concerns you would like evaluated.

02

Examination

A focused chiropractic and upper cervical assessment helps us better understand how your neck is functioning.

03

Imaging & Analysis

When clinically indicated, imaging and precise NUCCA measurements are used to evaluate the upper cervical region.

04

Recommendations

We explain the findings and discuss whether upper cervical chiropractic care is appropriate to consider.

New to the Office?

Know what to expect before your appointment.

Learn more about your first visit, the assessment process and preparing for your appointment.

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Calgary Upper Cervical Care

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you have questions about your neck, upper cervical chiropractic or the NUCCA approach, the next step is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gordon.

Calgary Location

Kensington

1918 Kensington Road NW

Calgary, Alberta

Conveniently located in Calgary's Kensington area.