Bell's Palsy Bell’s Palsy is a type of paralysis (or weakness) of the muscles in the face, thought to be due to inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve, also known as the facial nerve. While it can strike anyone, it seems to occur more frequently in...
Vertigo Vertigo is a particular type of “dizzy spell” where one feels like they are spinning, or the world around them is spinning. There are a number of causes of vertigo, including inner ear conditions (e.g. Meniere’s Disease), medication side effects, and stroke, to name a...
Tinnitus is characterized by phantom noises in one or both ears, ranging from a low roar to a high squeal described as ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, whistling, or hissing. Contact us today to learn about Atlas Chiropractic of Asheville and the many conditions we treat. 828-253-0700 Dr....
Migraines Migraines are neurovascular headaches. “Neuro” stands for the nerve component and “vascular” for blood vessels. Another primary issue that directly causes migraines is disruption in cerebro-spinal fluid, which is crucial for proper brain function. Migraines are intense throbbing headaches that last for hours at a time...
Concussion TreatmentConcussion Treatment is available for those Suffering a concussion. Concussion can cause quite a bit of discomfort for a patient, so additional treatment can often bring some needed relief. In some cases, concussion sufferers can find some relief from their symptoms by acquiring care...
Whiplash is a common type of neck injury - often brought on by an Auto Injury - that could leave patients with a variety of symptoms. These symptoms can sometimes last for months, so additional orthogonal care could certainly be used to supplement your regular...
Pain is a daily reality for many Americans. In fact, estimates put the number of chronic pain sufferers in the US at around 100 million. The sources of all that pain are as varied as the people who have the pain. You might grow up...
To put things in simple terms, the sympathetic nervous system can put our body into a "tense" state. It can increase the blood flow to the muscles, stimulate the production of epinephrine and nor-epinephrine, and even increase our heart rate. These are all functions that...
Upper Cervical Care is the new chiropractic treatment without all the bone cracking and using non invasive gentle orthogonal treatment....
That tingling pain shooting down your leg seems to never quite go away. Every time you move you can hear the vertebrae in your spine cracking. You need herniated disc treatment, and you need it bad. At first, you waited it out like the doctors told...
There are loads of reasons why you should focus on your chiropractic wellness. For example, there are over 230 peer-reviewed articles that suggest that chiropractic's can both help to cure and prevent headaches and migraines! With that in mind, let's dive into the other health benefits. 1. Improve...
Unfortunately, there were over 6 million car accidents in 2015. Recovering from these can take a lot of time and money. Even minor car accidents can leave you with injuries that will need attention. One popular solution is seeking out a chiropractor for help healing. Have you...