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 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 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. 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...
Can you correct years of bad posture? If you have chronically tight shoulders and strain along the back of your neck, you likely have head forward posture, or upper crossed syndrome. So what is head forward posture or upper cross syndrome? Head forward posture...
Is traumatic brain injury permanent? In 2019 at age 60, Jane received a traumatic brain injury when she was hit in the head with a landscaping truck and was told by her neurologist that she would never recover. After that she had trouble concentrating, she wasn't able...
How can I support my spine while sleeping? When you fall asleep on your stomach you are putting your body in an unnatural position and as a consequence, your head is turned to one side or the other all night. Your body also has a lot of pressure on the front side...
You're going to want to hear this story if you've ever suffered from back pain. When Chris was in his mid 30's he couldn't stand for more than 20 minutes at a time, he couldn't play with his kids and he works for a living in a job that requires him to stand. At age...
How do I release tension in my neck and shoulders? Do you ever just feel like you have so much tension in your shoulders that you just can't get rid of? Well, today I'm going to show you how. I'm Dr. Kara Penson and I work at Atlas Chiropractic: A Family...
Your nervous system is hard at work every day to keep you healthy. My name is Dr. Christy Flick and I'm a chiropractor at Atlas Chiropractic: A Family Wellness Center in Waco, TX where we practice precision chiropractic care to help get you healthy and keep you that...
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