Tips from Our Doctors to Stay Healthy in a Modern World
Can Chiropractic Help With 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. What helps sinus pressure and congestion? If there is tension around the ear and eustachian tubes; it can create a backflow of lymph that makes...
How Do I Set Up My Keyboard Ergonomically?
Let's talk about the height of your keyboard. What angle should your keyboard be at? If you work at a desk job, you are using your keyboard for hours and hours on end. It's incredibly important that the keyboard is in exactly the right position. The right...
What Is The Proper Way To Sit At Your Desk?
Let's talk about ergonomics for those of you who work at a desk all day. Is it better to sit higher or lower in a chair? The first thing that you want to ensure is that your chair is the right height for you. A proper chair is going to allow your feet to...
What Is Flexion Distraction Therapy?
What is a Flexion Distraction Table? I'd like to show you a therapy that we have in the office called the flexion-distraction table. The flexion-distraction table is particularly good for difficult low back cases. This table is used by the patient lying face...
I was feeling GREAT! Why are my symptoms returning—WITH A VENGEANCE?
This phenomenon is something that is sometimes seen during the natural healing process. In this article, we will go into why and how to recognize this occurrence. Retracing: Cycles Of Repair and Healing As you may have learned during your...
Can reading in bed hurt your neck?
How can I keep my posture while reading in bed? In order to read in bed without hurting your spine, I suggest a wedge pillow. So, this is a wedge pillow that we just purchased off Amazon. You want to make sure that it's large enough, that it comes up at least to your...
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. ...
