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Can Atlas Subluxation Be Fixed?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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...

Is It Better To Use Ice Or Heat?

Is It Better To Use Ice Or Heat?

Do you know when to apply heat or ice to an injury? You're running errands and unfortunately sprained your ankle. Do you apply heat or ice? Now, most people will say to apply an ice pack to the injury. But, do all injuries need ice? Even though ice is the better...

Can You Do Traction Everyday?

Can You Do Traction Everyday?

How does a cervical traction pillow work? The traction pillow will mold your spine into the supporting curve shape, reducing stretch and tension on your spinal cord. You'll want to lie with the traction pillow under your neck and wedged tightly against your shoulders...

How Can My Chiropractor Clear My Sinuses?

How Can My Chiropractor Clear My Sinuses?

Are you experiencing a stuffy nose or sinus issues? This time of year, people have a lot of sinus issues and there are several things that your chiropractor can do to help. Can you massage out sinus pressure? Your chiropractor can do a sinus massage to help release...