Dr. Michael Burcon
About Burcon Chiropractic Research Institute
At Burcon Chiropractic Research Institute in Grand Rapids, MI, you are embarking on a healing journey focused on the central nervous system and the axial skeleton. The first cervical vertebra, known as the atlas, plays a critical role in supporting the head, which weighs as much as a bowling ball, despite the atlas itself weighing only a few ounces. This vertebra is often referred to as the “yes” bone because your head rocks back and forth on its two articulations when you nod in agreement. When the skull slips slightly off one of these joints, it can put pressure on the brain stem, leading to various symptoms. We invite you to “get your head on straight” at Burcon Chiropractic.
MISSION STATEMENT
Burcon Chiropractic is committed to delivering the most specific, thorough, and effective upper cervical chiropractic care in Western Michigan. In addition to chiropractic services, we offer CranioSacral therapy and medical massage, with the goal of identifying and correcting your issue in as few visits as possible.
Whiplash, commonly associated with rear-end car collisions, involves a sudden snapping of the head back and forth due to impact. This condition is more accurately described as cervical acceleration/deceleration (CAD) trauma or syndrome, which refers to the rapid movements that can damage the neck’s vertebrae, muscles, and ligaments. Dr. Burcon has dedicated the past eighteen years to researching and treating whiplash in West Michigan, with a particular focus on one-sided neurological issues such as Meniere’s disease.
