Did you know that your body has the capacity to heal itself?  The main reason people don't have success in finding a long-lasting solution for their health issues is that they are merely masking the symptom.  Most medication is meant to be a temporary relief, not a cure.  The reason most people are dealing with issues like back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, and sleep issues is that their body is not functioning properly.  The only way to find a long-lasting solution is to get to the root cause of the problem.  At Atlas Chiropractic of Boulder, we pride ourselves on finding the root cause and getting your body to function at its highest ability.

• Migraines:  Are a central nervous system issue and cervical spine treatment can reduce or eliminate chronic migraine triggers.
• Vertigo: Also can be called dizziness or a feeling like the room is spinning.  If your neck is not moving properly that can disrupt the way the nerves and brain are relaying sensory input resulting in vertigo.
• Insomnia and restless sleep: Aches and pains associated with the neck prevent healthy sleep posture and inhibit proper breathing.
• Mental and physical fatigue: When you are in chronic pain like neck pain, back pain, or headaches this can take a big toll on your mental outlook and your overall energy.

The Goal Of All Chiropractors

Chiropractic is very effective in relieving acute pain like back pain, neck pain, headaches, and much more.  However, the goal here at Atlas Chiropractic is to get your body to function at its highest ability.  Yes, you will feel pain relief but there are further benefits to a chiropractic adjustment. The overall premise of chiropractic is that your body has the ability to heal itself as long as it is functioning properly. Our job as chiropractors is to find the root cause of why your body is not working to its optimal ability. 

Your spine and the way it moves have a huge influence on how your brain receives messages, including pain. The reason that you get pain relief after an adjustment is that movement in the spine sends “pain-blocking” information to your brain. If your joints are “stuck” your body will naturally send a message to your brain telling it that something is wrong. The feedback most often given from the brain is pain. Pain is a warning sign that something isn’t functioning properly. To fix the root problem you need to fix the function. This is why chiropractic is a long-lasting and non-side effect approach. If you only take medications you are simply masking the pain, not restoring the function. Taking pain medication for chronic pain is like putting tape over your check engine light.

How Do The Joints Get Stuck?

Every time you get injured your body does its very best to heal.  When soft tissue is damaged your body naturally fixes the area with scar tissue. This scar tissue is very strong, however, you lose a little bit of function and that joint doesn’t move like it once did.  You can damage soft tissue in a big trauma like a car accident, skiing accident, or slip and fall on the ice. You can also damage soft tissue by doing a repetitive job or activity.  This would be like computer work or repetitive movements.

Once there is a lot of scar tissue in a joint, especially your spine, this can cause back pain or neck pain. Getting those joints moving again is what we do here at Atlas Chiropractic of Boulder. That movement in your spine is also good for your brain function. That is why there are so many other benefits to getting adjusted.

Benefits Of Chiropractic Reported By patients

Most people come to our office because they are dealing with back pain, neck pain, headaches, or vertigo. Not only do they get relief from those issues they also report getting better sleep, having more energy, less brain fog, not getting sick as often, and overall feeling amazing!