Tips from Our Doctors to Stay Healthy in a Modern World
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...
Poor Posture Can Make You Old – FAST!
Yup! You heard that right! How many times have you or someone you know been told that your spine has arthritis because of old age? This is a common thought but completely wrong! Arthritis of the spine is not due to AGE, but TIME…and yes, there...
What Is Upper Cross Syndrome?
What does upper cross syndrome feel like? You may have heard of something called Upper Crossed Syndrome, and even if you haven't heard of it you're probably aware of it. Upper Crossed Syndrome is when the front of your torso and your shoulders become tight and rounded...
Can A Chiropractor Fix Forward Head Posture?
Can you correct forward head posture? We had a young lady come into our office with head forward posture and upper cross syndrome, which is where the front of her spine was shortened and she had strain along the back of her spine. This young lady, Catherine, was...
Posture and your teen: Not just about looking good.
Posture and your teen: Not just about looking good. Correcting a teen’s posture seems like an age-old right of passage for both parent and teen. Sit up straight! Stop slumping! These are just a couple that I still hear my mother saying and I find...
