Atlas Specific Upper Cervical Care

10/29/2025

Can Neck Problems Cause Lower Back Pain?

10/25/2025

What does care look like here at Atlas Specific?

10/22/2025

What is Atlas Specific Chiropractic?

10/16/2025

Myth vs Fact – Upper Cervical Care Is Just for Neck Pain

10/08/2025

🎯 Struggling with low back pain — but nothing seems to help?

Here’s what most people don’t realize: the root cause of chronic back pain often starts at the top of your spine, not the bottom.

At Atlas Specific Upper Cervical Care in Durango, we focus on precise corrections to the upper cervical spine — helping your body rebalance naturally and relieve pressure throughout the spine.

If you’ve tried everything for your low back pain and still haven’t found relief, it might be time to look higher. 👆

📍 Atlas Specific Upper Cervical Care | Durango, CO

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09/24/2025

✨ History meets healing! This chart of the arterial, venous, and nervous systems was published in 1910—over 100 years ago.

It’s a powerful reminder of how interconnected the body truly is.

At Atlas Specific, we focus on the nervous system at the very top of the spine—the atlas and axis vertebrae—which influence the entire body.

Seeing this vintage chart helps bring that story to life.

We can’t wait for you to see this timeless piece in our office!

09/24/2025

🦴 A piece of history just arrived at our office! This osteology chart dates back to 1920 and beautifully illustrates the structure of the human skeleton.

As Chiropractors, the spine and bones are the foundation of everything we do. It’s amazing to see how doctors and educators a century ago were already mapping out the same structures we work with every day.

Come check it out next time you’re in—we’re proud to honor both the art and science of Chiropractic care.

09/16/2025

When you think of chiropractic care, chances are you picture the spine, muscles, and joints. But did you know that the very top of your spine, the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae, play a vital role in protecting your brainstem and even influencing your immune system?

At the heart of this connection is a small but powerful cluster of neurons in the brainstem called the nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS). While it may sound complicated, the NTS is one of your body’s quiet control centers, working around the clock to regulate breathing, heart rate, digestion, and even inflammation. Let’s explore what it does, why it matters, and how precise upper cervical chiropractic care can support this essential system.

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When you think of chiropractic care, chances are you picture the spine, muscles, and joints. But did you know that the very top of your spine, the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) vertebrae, play a vital role in protecting your brainstem and even influencing your immune system?At the heart of this connectio...

09/11/2025

When it comes to chiropractic care, not all adjustments are the same, and that’s a good thing. Just as no two bodies are exactly alike, the care plan that helps one patient heal may not be the perfect fit for another.

At Atlas Specific, your trusted Durango Chiropractor, we use two primary upper cervical chiropractic techniques designed to restore balance to your spine and nervous system: the Knee Chest Technique and the Toggle Recoil Technique.

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When it comes to chiropractic care, not all adjustments are the same, and that’s a good thing. Just as no two bodies are exactly alike, the care plan that helps one patient heal may not be the perfect fit for another. At Atlas Specific, your trusted Durango Chiropractor, we use two primary upper c...

08/13/2025

Many people out there may be completely unaware of the incredible health benefits of seeing an Upper Cervical Chiropractor. But, the truth is that Upper Cervical Care can help with a wide variety of conditions and ailments as well as provide your body with the ability to heal from within as intended.

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Many people out there may be completely unaware of the incredible health benefits of seeing an Upper Cervical Chiropractor. But, the truth is that Upper Cervical Care can help with a wide variety of conditions and ailments as well as provide your body with the ability to heal from within as intended...

08/06/2025

Pain is your body’s way of signaling that something is wrong and if you’re experiencing neck pain, it’s not something you want to ignore. Neck pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the US, and it’s no surprise when you consider how much time the average person spends hunched over a computer screen and/or mobile phone.

However, there are a lot of other factors that can contribute to neck pain besides spending hours hunched over electronics. Sometimes, neck pain is a minor nuisance that can be remedied with simple lifestyle changes. But chronic neck pain can also be a sign of more serious issues.

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Pain is your body’s way of signaling that something is wrong and if you’re experiencing neck pain, it’s not something you want to ignore. Neck pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the US, and it’s no surprise when you consider how much time the average person spends hunched o...

07/31/2025

In the simplest of explanations, the Oxford Dictionary defines retracing as going back over the same route one has just taken or tracing something back to its source or beginning. In the context of Upper Cervical Care, retracing is a phenomenon that is sometimes seen during the natural healing process. This experience is a normal part of the Upper Cervical Journey. However, without an understanding of what you are going through, it can cause unnecessary concern or distress. This article will explain why it happens, what it means, and how to recognize retracing.

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In the simplest of explanations, the Oxford Dictionary defines retracing as going back over the same route one has just taken or tracing something back to its source or beginning. In the context of Upper Cervical Care, retracing is a phenomenon that is sometimes seen during the natural healing proce...