Vertigo is a type of dizziness that experienced as a false sense of movement. A person in the midst of a vertigo episode may feel like they are spinning, the environment around them is spinning, or feel both of those sensations simultaneously. The term vertigo describes this specific sensation. It isn’t a diagnosis or condition [...]
Migraines are a very common condition. In fact, if you don’t suffer from migraines yourself, it is likely that you know someone who does. It is estimated that 39 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. Around the world, the total number is estimated to be 1 billion. That’s a lot of people [...]
The top bone in the neck is sometimes referred to as the atlas. This is because it balances the head the way mythology says Atlas carried the world on his shoulders. But is balancing the head that important of a role? How does this top vertebra in the neck (also called the C1) become misaligned [...]
Upper cervical specific chiropractic is a subspecialty in the chiropractic field. What is different about this type of chiropractic? What are some of the conditions upper cervical specific chiropractic can help? How can you find a practitioner of this subspecialty? We will discuss the answers to these and more questions in our article. […]
When a man or woman goes to school to be a Doctor of Chiropractic, he or she gets exposed to numerous specialties and subspecialties. While most go on to become practitioners of general chiropractic, others decide to specialize either in a particular part of the body or on caring for a particular group of people [...]
The atlas, or C1 vertebra, is the top bone in the spine. It plays a number of key roles in the body, meaning that even the trinities of misalignments can have negative effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and other vital body functions. We’re going to take a closer look at the role the [...]
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that also features a host of other debilitating symptoms. Among these symptoms are diminished cognitive function, sensory sensitivity, headaches or migraines, and depression. Some of these symptoms can be attributed to central sensitization. What does this phrase mean? How may it lead you to a source of natural fibromyalgia [...]
Is this the first time that you are hearing about upper cervical chiropractic care? We want to help you understand more about this subspecialty of chiropractic so that you can make an informed decision about your healthcare. To start, you need the answer to the most basic question: What is upper cervical chiropractic care? In [...]
Did you know that there are subspecialties in the field of chiropractic care? As a person goes to school to become a Doctor of Chiropractic, he or she will run across numerous subspecialties. About 3,500 practitioners have decided to specialize in upper cervical care. What is upper cervical chiropractic treatment? What benefits can you receive [...]
Migraines are more than just a severe headache. They are a neurological condition that includes many painful and debilitating symptoms. However, you may not realize just how much of an impact migraines have on the ones who are afflicted, their families, and even the economy. Here are some shocking statistics that reveal how far-reaching they [...]
