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...
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...
Thankful for Upper Cervical Chiropractic Typically, I don’t get too personal in my blogs, but, after the past almost 3 years of the Covid debacle, I can honestly say that I’m grateful to Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care and the many patients that we, at HealthWorks,...
It’s that time again, Christmas is right around the corner! Year after year, HealthWorks Family Chiropractic has enjoyed being a donation place for Christmas Cops, Plano Christmas Cops. How did Christmas Cops begin? The Plano Police Association Christmas Cops program...
Have you ever heard of food sensitivity testing? There's one called the IgG Test, and there's another test called the IgE Test. Now, these are immunoglobulins that can be looked at through blood, a blood sample. What is the difference between IgG and IgE? With the...
