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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Proper nutrition assures that the process of the body’s growth, repair, and maintenance is achieved through the consumption of food that we choose to eat on a daily basis. In order to be the owner of a healthy body, a balanced diet must be consumed to ensure...
Hello, and welcome to the History of Chiropractic. When we think of history, we think as far back as our imagination can go, and not what could be right on our doorstep. Chiropractors and the AMA As recent as the 1960s and '70s as chiropractic began to gain public...