THE ATLAS SPECIFIC BLOG

Welcome to the Atlas Specific Blog page! Here you will find news updates and articles on holistic health, wellness, upper cervical care and the conditions we treat!

Sep 19
3 min

The Upper Cervical Spine, TMJ and Facial Pain

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your lower jaw (mandible) to your (maxilla) upper jaw. Located just below each ear, the TMJ is...

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Aug 17
3 min

Arm Pain and Upper Cervical Care

Did you know that the nerves in the hands and forearm are rooted in the neck area? If you’re experiencing shoulder, arm, or hand pain,...

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Jul 19
4 min

The Effects of the Righting Reflex on the Spine

The majority of primitive reflexes are integrated into our brains as infants. These reflexes create the majority of the movements we...

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Jul 19
3 min

HPA Axis and The Stress Response

Let’s talk about the Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal axis, more commonly referred to as the HPA axis. Simply put, it is the interaction...

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Jul 19
4 min

Why the Brain Stem is So Important

Do you know what your brain stem’s basic function is, or what purpose it serves for your body? The brain stem is a small but very...

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Jul 19
5 min

Boost Your Immune System, Naturally

During this time of year, when colds and flus run rampant, people often wonder, are there ways to boost your immune system naturally?...

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Jul 16
4 min

Why Drainage and Detox go Hand in Hand

It’s “New Year, New You” time, and what better way to start than by detoxing your body of last year’s toxins? Most people are familiar...

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Jul 16
4 min

Upper Cervical Chiropractic: It’s a Journey, Not a Moment

One thing that can happen to patients on the upper cervical chiropractic healing path is that they tend to question: how do I know that...

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Jul 16
4 min

The Link Between Neck Pain, Poor Posture, and Daily Habits

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints that drive a patient to seek chiropractic care. In fact, experts suggest...

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Jul 16
3 min

4 Reasons to See An Upper Cervical Chiropractor

Many people out there may be completely unaware of the incredible health benefits of seeing an Upper Cervical Chiropractor. But, the...

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Jul 16
6 min

Is Chiropractic Care on Your Back to School List?

Summer has quite literally flown by and the back to school season is already upon us. For parents, that means you’ve got a long to-do...

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Jul 14
5 min

Upper Cervical Chiropractic Explained

Upper Cervical Chiropractic is a technique that focuses on rebalancing the body by correcting misalignments also known as subluxations in...

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Jul 14
3 min

Heat Induced Headaches

The Dog Days of Summer are here, the time between July 3rd and August 11th that are generally considered the hottest days of the year....

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Jul 14
4 min

6 Ways to Reduce Neck Pain at Work

Neck pain, it’s a common enough ailment these days, particularly among those who spend their day in an office and/or in front of a...

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Jul 14
4 min

Allergy Headaches: Causes, Triggers, Symptoms & Treatment

When you think of allergy symptoms, it’s likely that your mind fills with thoughts of sniffles, sneezing, a runny nose, and maybe hives,...

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Jul 13
4 min

Migraines in Children

Does your child suffer from migraines or migraine attacks? Most people are aware that migraines can severely impact the lives of adults....

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Jul 13
4 min

Why Does the Spine Misalign?

The spine is the primary central support structure of your body and is largely considered the most critical piece of our bodies’ nervous...

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Jul 13
4 min

How Upper Cervical Care May Improve Your Sleep

A good night’s sleep, unfortunately for many people it’s an elusive dream. We all know that 7-8 hours of sleep are required each night,...

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Jul 13
5 min

Improving Gut Health and Digestion

An old adage is, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This quote is accredited to Hippocrates, who is largely considered...

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Jul 13
4 min

The Treatment of Whiplash With Upper Cervical Care

Oftentimes, when someone mentions a whiplash injury, you immediately think of two things, car accidents and neck pain. And it’s true,...

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