The vagus nerve is your body’s communication superhighway, helping regulate digestion, heart rate, breathing, inflammation, and stress recovery. When signals along this pathway are disrupted—often by issues high in the neck—people can experience dizziness, fainting, gut problems, anxiety, fatigue, and heart rhythm changes. In Asheville, a common structural contributor is craniocervical instability (CCI), which can […]
Do you often find yourself caught in a dizzying whirlwind where the world around you spins faster than you'd like? And does it sometimes feel like you're walking on a tightrope, constantly teetering on the edge of uncertainty with every step you take? Oh, and let's not forget your eternal hope— that vertigo won't strike […]
Are you tired of the constant pain, discomfort, and limitations that come with your TMJ issues? Does your jaw's clicking, popping, and locking make it hard to eat, speak, or even smile? Have you tried different remedies only to find temporary relief or no improvement? Are you feeling frustrated, hopeless, and desperate for a natural […]
Have you ever been in the middle of a fun day, only to have back pain suddenly hit you like a ton of bricks? Back pain can strike suddenly and unexpectedly, regardless of what day it is for you. Physical activity can exacerbate the pain, causing discomfort and difficulty in movement. Pushing through the pain […]
Do you wake up with a stiff and painful neck? Does it often happen, which makes you wonder why you're experiencing them? Do you also struggle with a stuffy or runny nose too often? Can your stuffy nose and neck pain be related? Are you constantly trying to find relief, only to be disappointed by […]
Are you among the rare few who have a severe adverse reaction to perfume, paint lacquer, or car fumes? Do you experience crippling migraine episodes after getting a whiff of these scents? Do these strong or strange odors make you feel vulnerable like how Kryptonite does for Clark Kent, the Man of Steel? Superman’s invulnerability […]
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. It is estimated that 2 percent of the American adult population suffers from fibromyalgia, with women being more likely to experience it than men. In addition to physical pain, those who live with fibromyalgia often struggle with fatigue, mood swings, difficulty […]
Are you familiar with central vertigo attacks? Chances are you haven’t heard much about it because not many references talk about this type of vertigo episode. So, as your trusted Asheville chiropractic practice, Atlas Brain and Body decided to look into the top six central vertigo causes. Hopefully, by helping you understand these conditions, you […]
If you are diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, you know that even simple everyday activities can be challenging. This is because of the pain and discomfort this condition brings. Mundane activities such as eating, talking, toothbrushing, and even drinking can all be too difficult and painful. You may need to find a TMJ relief […]
Everyone's heard of back pain. It's one of the most common ailments affecting millions yearly. Sometimes, it stems from problems besides simple muscle strain. One example is sciatica, a condition that traces its roots to compressed nerve tissue along the lumbar spine. It causes unilateral pain in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. Low back […]
