Understanding the Atlas and Its Impact on Health The atlas, or the first cervical vertebra (C1), is an essential part of the human spine. Situated at the top of the spinal column, just beneath the skull, the atlas supports the head, which typically weighs between 10 to 12 pounds. It also enables a wide range […]

For many, summer is synonymous with road trips—bicycles tied down, coolers stacked between luggage piled high, and the miscellaneous hiking boot or shovel tucked in alongside hopes and dreams for the journey ahead. This summer, despite soaring gas prices, nearly 80% of us will take to the roads, according to a travel forecast survey conducted […]

We all know that the spine is a critical aspect of the human body. Comprised of 33 intricately connected vertebrae, it serves as an extension of the Central Nervous System, constantly sending complex messages from the brain to the rest of the body. Misalignments of the spinal column create a cascading affect, disrupting communication between […]

Probably, you might not know how amazing your neck functions, but it does! It is mounted with an 11-pound skull, protecting the cerebral vertebrae- the vertebrae of the neck connecting the brain and the body. Most importantly, it allows you to move, nod, bend your neck, giving you the leverage to work. Just like the […]

“Are chiropractors considered doctors?” thought Laura while she was reading a book on Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic. It is quite surprising that even after the wide acceptance that the country has shown to chiropractic, there is a level of uncertainty surrounding chiropractic medicine. What can be the reason behind such uncertainty? Is chiropractic ineffective? Stats show […]