Tips from Our Doctors to Stay Healthy in a Modern World
How do I choose the right pillow? Neck and head support for back and side sleepers.
Pillows 101: Choosing the Best Pillow for Your Sleeping Position and Comfort Sleeping Positions There are three main sleeping positions—on the back, on the stomach, and on the side. The pillow is important in each sleeping position since each position needs a...
Should you go to a chiropractor if you have no pain?
Doc, how did I get this way? This is a very common question that is brought up during a patient’s initial report. Sometimes seeing the state of their spines can be a shock if they have never seen them before. This is most true for those that “just now” started...
How many sessions of chiropractic do you need?
How far will you take your chiropractic care? The choice is completely up to you. Each chiropractor at Atlas Chiropractic and our team members are here in any capacity based on your goals, lifestyle, and wishes. Our job is to give you our best...
Importance Of Being Consistent With Your Chiropractic Care
Why is consistency important under chiropractic care? As I’ve said before, and I’ll say it again—how you feel is not a great indicator of how you’re healing. During your initial exam, Atlas Chiropractic takes many factors into account. ...
When Will I Feel Better?
Hey Doc! When Will I Feel Better? As chiropractors, this is the number one question we get asked daily. Unfortunately, we don’t have a crystal ball to give our practice members an exact answer, but wouldn’t that be so awesome if we could? ...
Should You Get Your Baby Adjusted?
Do chiropractic adjustments help babies? We always think about how tough birth is for a mom, but it's equally tough for a baby. Studies show that over 85% of newborns acquire their first misalignment at birth. We always recommend that babies get at least, one...
What can I expect from a chiropractor when pregnant?
Can a chiropractor help during pregnancy? Typically, pregnant women will seek out chiropractic care for a couple of reasons. One of the first reasons is all the stress on the body. While in most pregnancies it's the lower back in some cases stress can affect the...
When Atlas/C1 is Out of Alignment, Why is it the Only Vertebra Adjusted?
What is the Atlas/C1? The cervical spine (neck) contains 7 bones or vertebrae labeled C1 – C7. The C1 vertebra, known as the Atlas, is the first bone in the spinal column. It's named Atlas, after the Greek Titan who was condemned to hold up the world on his shoulders...
Why Does Atlas Chiropractic Take Diagnostics So Seriously?
Why do we take diagnostics seriously? Many new patients get frustrated when they come to our office and they don’t get treated on the very first visit. I get that! You’re in pain and you want relief NOW! Totally understandable. However, would...
How Do You Release the Upper Traps?
What causes tight upper traps? You can release the upper traps using a tennis ball. The upper traps can get very, very tight, especially when you've lost your normal cervical curve and have your shoulders rounding forward. That puts incredible strain along the back of...