How is Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic treatment different from traditional chiropractic treatment? Training and Credentials Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic is not a part of the core curriculum at most chiropractor colleges, but it does exist as an entirely separate specialty that requires students or established doctors to learn and...
You just crashed your car. Your mind is racing, your heart pounding. Am I injured? Are other people in my car or the other car injured? How badly is my car damaged? Are we in danger of being hit by oncoming traffic? Should I get out? Where’s...
Chiropractic for Dogs If you’ve ever visited our office in Asheville, you’ve probably been greeted by our friendly office mascot, Jamaal. Jamaal is a happy and thriving yellow lab mix who loves to help make patients feel at home. While he’s able to function normally in most respects,...
In the 1958 Hitchcock film of the same name, vertigo is defined as, “A feeling of dizziness...
Many people start their day with some level of brain fog. Those who depend on a morning cup of coffee or tea know the feeling of cloudiness that precedes their caffeine consumption--and how much clearer they feel afterward. However, for some people, the feeling of brain fog...
Sciatica is a term used to describe nerve pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. As many as 40% of people experience sciatica at some point in their lives, and the likelihood increases with age. A person experiencing sciatica feels pain...
We all know that keeping our bodies hydrated is essential to maintaining good health. As creatures made up of approximately 70% water, humans need to drink water regularly. Good hydration helps with nearly all of our bodily functions, such as: Regulating body temperature Keeping joints lubricated Preventing...
Do you sit at work all day for your job? If so, you’re part of the 86% of American workers who are sitting up to 13 hours a day. At the same time, we know that human bodies were designed for the near-constant activity of our hunter-gatherer...
Googling “Why can’t I sleep” in the middle of the night? We’ve all been there at one time or another. You’re tossing and turning, your mind is racing, and you just can’t quite let go and ease into blessed, life-giving, necessary sleep. Whether your sleeplessness is brought...
Many of us have experienced burnout without fully understanding what it is and how to move beyond it. Let's face it: the world can be an extremely stressful place to be and we all have stressors that can't be fully avoided or controlled. We feel pushed to...
Every year, the weight-loss industry in the US makes billions of dollars on products and services that range from evidence-based to complete scams that could be detrimental to your health. [caption id="attachment_18859" align="alignnone" width="740"] Photo by Arek Adeoye on Unsplash[/caption] Where to begin?! It can be confusing and...
For those who have experienced chronic migraines, even typing the word “migraines” feels like fingernails on a chalkboard. You never forget these sensations: the excruciating pain throbbing from deep inside your head. The fatigue, nausea, vomiting. Waiting it out in the quiet darkness of your...