Redefine your normal.

Sick of feeling stuck at normal? Our chiropractor in Albemarle, NC will help you get into peak physical and mental condition.

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Albemarle, NC Chiropractor

When your spine is misaligned, you simply cannot perform at the highest level.

How does Upper Cervical Chiropractic work?

By correcting the alignment of the top two bones in your neck, we can alleviate numerous health conditions.

There’s no need to rely on pills and supplements to stay in peak physical and mental condition. We can relieve your back pain by improving your brain-to-body communication. Upper Cervical Chiropractic aligns your neck and spine to promote better communication from your brain to the rest of your body’s systems. To learn more about the benefits of a spinal adjustment, contact our team. 

Ready to get started? We make it simple.

Start by scheduling a consultation to meet Dr. Tucker and learn more about the process.

1. Schedule a Consultation

Call our office to book a complimentary consultation with Dr. Derek Tucker.

2. Examination & X-rays

We take specific x-rays of your neck to determine your degree of misalignment.

3. Start a Care Plan

We recommend a customized care plan to get you back on the path to full health.

About Dr. Tucker

Dr. Derek Tucker is an Albemarle native with a passion to see the community healthy and thriving.

Dr. Tucker is a licensed chiropractor who has helped countless individuals improve their health, function, and overall well-being through focused, patient-centered care.

With over 2,500 hours of hands-on corrective care experience, he brings a high level of training and precision to his work. He has advanced training in Upper Cervical Spine care and is also trained in the Webster Technique for pregnancy and birth, allowing him to provide specialized care for a wide range of patients and needs.

Dr. Derek Tucker

What is Upper Cervical Chiropractic?

Unlike general chiropractic, upper cervical doctors focus only on the top two bones in the neck.

The brainstem passes through the the top two bones in the neck and is responsible for transmitting the nerve impulses from the brain to every part of the body.

If one of the top two bones becomes misaligned, even slightly, it can affect the nerve transmission to any one or multiple parts of the body, resulting in a variety of health conditions.