THE ATLAS SPECIFIC BLOG

Many of the functions we rely on every day, such as seeing, hearing, swallowing, balancing, tasting, and even regulating stress, depend on a group of nerves most people have never heard of: the cranial nerves. These nerves form the most direct communication pathways between your brain and much of your body. And nearly all of them originate in one highly sensitive area: the brainstem, located just millimeters above the top two bones of your spine, known as the atlas (C1) and a

These days, it seems we carry our screens with us everywhere — phones, tablets, laptops, technology is always at hand, and our bodies are...

Neck pain is a nagging ailment that affects everyone at some time. In fact, it is one of the most common types of pain among Americans,...

The holidays are just about here, and while holiday travel can pose challenges to your spine, with the right strategies, you can enjoy a...

Our golden years are a time to enjoy the fruits of a life well-lived. However, they are also a time when our bodies undergo changes that...

Gardening is a favorite pastime of many. It allows you to connect with nature, exercise your body, relax your mind, beautify your...

Pregnancy is a time of joy and wonder that is filled with profound transformation—not just emotionally and mentally but physically,...

One of the most amazing things about Upper Cervical Chiropractic is that holding is healing; the longer you hold your Upper Cervical...

Does the thought of bending over to pick something up leave you with a feeling of dread? If so, you’re not alone. Upper back pain has...

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

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

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