Symptoms of Fibromyalgia? Imagine having to live with fatigue pain all the time. Imagine radiating, gnawing, shooting, and burning pain in your muscles and joints. This is fibromyalgia. Other symptoms might include tender points on your neck, shoulders, chest, rib cage, [...]
Massage Therapy Massage can be beneficial for a variety of reasons. Its benefits are well-documented. Here are some of the key reasons why massage is beneficial: Relaxation: One of the most immediate and noticeable benefits of massage is relaxation. The manipulation [...]
Are you tired of constantly feeling dizzy or lightheaded? Dizziness can be a disruptive and uncomfortable sensation that affects many people. If you're looking for a natural and effective way to address this issue, consider Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Care as a [...]
What Causes Aches and Headaches? The source of that nagging ache in your head might surprise you – it's not your brain itself. In fact, your brain can't sense pain. Patients undergoing brain surgery often remain wide awake, chatting with surgeons [...]
What is the "Y Strap" adjustment? The Y Strap is a tool used by chiropractors. It is a simple tool made of wide strapping and foam cushions. The Y Strap cradles the neck and supports the head. It supports the [...]
There are many ways to adjust the Atlas/Axis or Upper Cervical region. It can be hard to choose which method is right for you. Ultimately you want your doctor to be well trained. The doctor must have experience in both the [...]
According to the World Health Organization the amount of adults suffering from a headache disorder at least once a year is about 50% (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/headache-disorders). Many times people wonder what causes their specific headache. With the wide range of potential headaches out [...]
Alex and Dr. Cooper's Car Accident Story In July 2018 Alex and I were in a pretty bad car accident. We were driving north on I-5 in Portland during rush hour. If you know Portland, rush hour traffic can be very [...]
Have you ever considered how many different types of headaches exist? You may know about the classic migraine headache but did you know your jaw can be a pain source too? Or that your neck may be referring pain up to [...]
What is Spinal Hygiene? Spinal hygiene, much like dental hygiene is preventative maintenance. It's used to preserve the health of one's spine. The goal is to maintain or increase the amount of movement and flexibility in the spine. This would be [...]
