Migraines, vertigo, brain fog, and more begin higher than most people ever check — at the junction of the skull and spine. We find what is driving your symptoms, and we correct it.
Migraines are driven by an underlying dysfunction that makes the body more sensitive to triggers — not by the triggers themselves.
It's not about the type of headache — it's about the why. Headaches are a warning light for a deeper dysfunction.
Constant or recurring head pressure often originates in the blood vessels traveling through the upper neck.
Non-surgical hope for the 'suicide disease' — tracing severe facial pain to the trigeminal nucleus at the upper cervical spine.
Pinpoint pain at the base of the skull, addressed at its root rather than managed with injections.
Vertigo is a challenging and often debilitating condition that feels like the room is spinning uncontrollably.
Upper cervical care exists because of what passes through this one small junction. The lower brainstem runs right through the top of the neck — and even subtle interference here can change how the entire nervous system sends and receives its signals.
It is also the gateway for the blood vessels carrying blood into and out of the brain, so cerebral blood flow can be affected. And it is where cerebrospinal fluid — the fluid that nourishes and cleans the brain — needs to move freely. When those structures are disturbed together, the effects compound — driving a wide range of symptoms that often never get answers through other kinds of care.
Learn More About Upper Cervical CareDr. Slininger focuses heavily on complex neurological conditions and advanced spinal challenges such as headaches, migraines, dizziness, vertigo, conc
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My husband and I started bringing our daughter to Cerebral when she was just shy of 3 months old. She struggled with reflux, sleep, and turning her head. Dr. Ethan has been amazing — gentle at every visit. Eight months in, she sleeps well, her neck mobility is full, the reflux is gone, and she's the most joyful baby.
I suffered for over 3 years with headaches, degenerative disc disease and occipital neuralgia. Dizziness, then vertigo, nausea and brain fog, then tinnitus. Two chiropractors, my primary care doctors, a nerve block, neurologists, medications — being me was gone. Until I found Cerebral and Dr. Ethan. He gave me my life back, literally.
My child's orthodontist referred us. I have bulging discs in my cervical spine that were causing headaches and tingling in my hands. Dr. Ethan's approach is straightforward and results-based. I now have zero symptoms and my imaging shows the disc positioning improved.
I went in dealing with vertigo and POTS-like symptoms — constant dizziness, headaches, and issues with balance and coordination. After my very first treatment I felt a difference. As I've continued care I've gotten parts of my life back I didn't realize I was missing. Truly life-changing.
I've suffered from chronic neck pain and migraines since I was a young adult, and TMJ since my teens. Dr. Ethan has a gift for identifying complex issues others miss. After treatment my chronic neck pain is completely gone for the first time in decades, and my TMJ symptoms disappeared.
I have suffered from migraines most of my life. Dr. Chris at Cerebral has been very successful at getting me back on track with upper cervical care. I know it's working when I can go weeks without remembering when I last had a migraine.
Dr. Ethan at Cerebral in St. Petersburg is amazing! I've had migraines for over 20 years and visited other upper cervical chiropractors — none gave me the quality of care Dr. Ethan has.
One year ago I had frequent migraines, vertigo and back pain, and had started to lose my balance and fall. I'm a full-time dog groomer, so I need to function. I now have no balance or dizziness issues and no migraines. My back pain is greatly reduced. You can get your life back.
The care with Dr. Ethan has been a life changer for me and my wife. She's improved with chronic back pain and POTS; I've seen a drastic drop in stress and anxiety after treatment. The whole staff makes it comfortable every time.
Coming in with multiple concussions, vertigo, headaches, neck pain and memory issues, after 6 months of care those have gone down 70–80%. My energy stays steady all day. I cannot thank Dr. Ethan and his team enough.
Working with Cerebral is an absolute pleasure. Their dedication to clients is admirable and their knowledge of this industry is unmatched. They consistently exceed expectations.
Dr. Ethan is not only an excellent physician but also great at connecting people with the support they need. Highly recommend.
Let’s dive in to find the root cause of the problem and put together a clear plan and path forward.