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What Is The Atlas In The Human Body?
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. Misalignments in the atlas bone can cause chronic pain, stress,...
Life Is Better When You’re Aligned
Discover The Benefits of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care The body is like a well-oiled machine: when all the parts are in their proper places and functioning properly, the machine hums along and works great. However, if even one little cog in the machine is...
7 Silent Migraine Facts
Silent migraines and its symptoms may not be as easily identifiable as classic migraines due to the absence of pain, but it can be just as debilitating, if not more! Want to know more about these silent migraines? We’ve listed 7 shocking facts about them and the best...
How Do Chiropractors Adjust The Atlas?
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 bone...
Health Problems That Occur If You Ignore Your Migraine
KEY TAKEAWAYS Ignoring migraines can lead to serious complications including neck pain, sleep disturbances, mental confusion, and vision problems such as blind spots from retinal migraines. Women who experience migraine with aura have roughly three times the stroke...
What Is An Activator Used For?
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Activator is a small handheld, spring-loaded instrument that delivers a quick, controlled impulse to a specific joint without the manual pressure of traditional adjustments. Its intensity is adjustable, so it can be dialed down safely for infants,...
What Is The Best Stretch For The Scalene Muscle?
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...
What Helps With Joint Pain In The Winter?
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 brings...
Is It Better To Use Ice Or Heat?
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...
Neck Pain and Migraine Connection from an Upper Cervical Chiropractor in Plano
When you have a migraine, you will frequently experience neck pain because it is a symptom of this condition. Find out more about how these two are related and how it occurs. According to our upper cervical chiropractor in Plano, a natural form of care that’ll solve...