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Can Chiropractic help with TMJ pain?
How does a chiropractor realign your jaw? Temporomandibular joint dysfunction more commonly called TMJ can be debilitating for patients. Not only does it cause problems with eating, talking, and sleeping, but the pain in the face can also really cause issues. Upper...
How Does Chiropractic, Massage, and Stretching Work Together?
Better Together: Upper Cervical Chiropractic, Massage, & Stretching Upper cervical chiropractic care, massage therapy, and stretching are three modalities of healthcare that can work synergistically together to promote overall health and wellness. Each of these...
Does Upper Cervical Chiropractic Really Work?
Why I Love Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care Chiropractic care has been a major part of my life since I was 18 years old. I became a Chiropractic Assistant back in 1991 when I graduated high school. I just didn’t really feel like college was something I wanted to...
Can Atlas Subluxation Be Fixed?
The technique that we use here at HealthWorks Family Chiropractic is Orthospinology. The Orthospinology chiropractic technique is a specialty within chiropractic that focuses on the upper cervical region. What Causes The Atlas To Come Out Of Alignment? The...
What Is The Atlas In The Human Body?
The technique that we use here at HealthWorks Family Chiropractic is Orthospinology. The Orthospinology chiropractic technique is a specialty within chiropractic that focuses on the upper cervical region. Misalignments in the atlas bone can cause chronic pain, stress,...
Life Is Better When You’re Aligned
Discover The Benefits of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care The body is like a well-oiled machine: when all the parts are in their proper places and functioning properly, the machine hums along and works great. However, if even one little cog in the machine is...
How Do Chiropractors Adjust The Atlas?
The technique that we use here at HealthWorks Family Chiropractic is Orthospinology. The Orthospinology chiropractic technique is a specialty within chiropractic that focuses on the upper cervical region. Where is the atlas and what is its function? The atlas...
What Is An Activator Used For?
Some chiropractors use a small, hand-held instrument called the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver a quick, low-force impulse to spinal joints with the goal of restoring motion to the targeted joint. What does an activator do for a chiropractor? One of the...
What Is The Best Stretch For The Scalene Muscle?
This blog will show you how to stretch your scalene muscle. Where is your scalene muscle located? Your scalene comes right down the side of your neck and attaches just at the base of the neck. (See image below) How do I stretch my scalene muscle? To stretch the...
What Helps With Joint Pain In The Winter?
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many are preparing for the joy and camaraderie of the holiday season. For most of us, the season brings beloved memories of the smell of rain and the warmth of a well-built fire. But for many, the temperature...