Heal Better Feel Better

Heal Better Feel Better Located on 1000 Whitlock Ave NW, in Marietta. Call (770) 421-1340 today! Originally from Slovakia, she came to the U.S.

Whether you're recovering from injury or just want to feel aligned and energized, Dr. Kristina meets you where you are-with expert care that fits your schedule. Dr. Kristina Chrapkova is a family chiropractor with a deep belief in the body’s natural ability to heal. in 2003 and, after years as a dedicated full-time mom, felt a strong calling to help others through hands-on, personalized care. She

earned her Biology degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University, where she honed her skills in techniques like Gonstead, Cox Flexion-Distraction, Thompson Drop, and Activator. Her approach is gentle, precise, and centered around real-life people with real-life needs. Dr. Kristina built her practice to be the kind of place she would want to find—where patients feel heard, respected, and supported through every step of their healing. Whether it’s relieving pain, improving mobility, or helping families feel their best, she adapts care to each person’s goals and lifestyle. When she’s not in the office, she’s likely outside enjoying life with her three kids—Cole, Vivienne, and Nellie.

04/28/2026

Hot take: your “summer body” isn’t missing motivation… it’s missing the right tech.

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Not just treatments… a next-level upgrade to how your body feels, functions, and looks.

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This isn’t hype. This is the future of feeling good in your own body—landing in-office soon.

Get ready… your summer glow-up is about to get a serious upgrade. 🔥

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta GA
📞 (770) 421-1340

04/27/2026

✨ When even a light touch hurts… it’s not “just tight muscles.”

🛑🦴⚡ L4–L5 & Nerve Sensitivity Explained

If you’ve ever felt pain from something as simple as clothing, touch, or light pressure on your lower back or leg… your nerves may be involved 👇

👉 The L4–L5 level of your spine plays a BIG role in how signals travel from your back down your leg

👉 When irritated, those nerves can become overly sensitive

🧠 What’s happening?
Sometimes the nervous system gets “turned up too high” — meaning:
• Light touch feels painful 😣
• You feel burning, tingling, or pins & needles ⚡
• Pain may travel down the leg (hello sciatica 👋)

⚠️ Why this matters
This type of pain is neurological, not just muscular.

👉 That’s why stretching or massage alone doesn’t always fix it

💡 How we approach this in our office:
✔ Gentle, targeted chiropractic care
✔ Reducing pressure at L4–L5
✔ Improving nerve communication
✔ Movement + rehab guidance to calm the nervous system
✔ Posture & lifestyle strategies that actually stick

🏃‍♀️ What can help:
• Nerve mobility (glides)
• Core stability
• Gradual desensitization
• Stress management (yes—your nervous system feels that too!)

🚫 What to avoid:
• Aggressive pressure on sensitive areas
• Ignoring symptoms as they worsen
• Pushing through sharp or burning pain

🚨 Don’t wait if you notice:
• Pain from light touch
• Spreading sensitivity
• Weakness in the leg
• Daily activities becoming harder

❤️ Bottom line:
If your pain feels strange, sensitive, or radiating — your nerves are talking.

And the right care can help calm them down 🙌

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta, GA
📞 (770) 421-1340

I help you get to the ROOT — not just chase symptoms 💥

04/26/2026

🔥 WHY YOUR HEADACHE MAY NOT BE COMING FROM YOUR HEAD

Many people assume headaches start in the brain, but in many cases, the real source is actually the upper cervical spine (C1–C3 region) 🦴⚡

Long hours of sitting, poor posture, stress, and forward head position place excess strain on the suboccipital muscles at the base of the skull. When these muscles tighten, they can irritate surrounding nerves and refer pain upward into the head.

That’s why headaches often:
👉 Start at the base of the skull
👉 Feel like pressure, tightness, or a “band-like” sensation
👉 Change depending on neck movement or posture

This is known as referred pain—meaning the brain feels the pain in the head, but the actual source is the neck and cervical spine.

💆‍♀️ How chiropractic care may help: Chiropractic adjustments and targeted soft tissue therapy can help improve cervical spine alignment, reduce muscle tension, and restore normal joint motion. When the upper neck is functioning better, many patients notice a reduction in tension-type and cervicogenic headaches over time.

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA
📞 770-421-1340

✨ Helping you address the root cause—not just the symptoms.

04/24/2026

Wrist Pain… But What Kind? 🤔✋

Not all wrist pain is the same—and knowing the difference can make all the difference in getting the RIGHT care 🙌

Here’s a quick guide we use in chiropractic to help you understand what your body might be telling you:

⚡ Nerve Irritation (Carpal Tunnel–type symptoms)Feeling numbness, tingling, or “pins & needles”?👉 Usually shows up in the thumb, index, and middle fingers👉 Often linked to nerve compression at the wrist or even the neck

🔥 Tendon Irritation (De Quervain’s–type pain)Sharp, sore, or burning pain near your thumb?👉 Typically felt at the base of the thumb and side of the wrist👉 Can worsen with gripping, lifting, or repetitive motion

💡 The key: different pain = different approach to healing

At Heal Better Feel Better Family Chiropractic, we look beyond the symptom to find the ROOT cause—whether it’s nerve pressure, joint restriction, or muscle imbalance 💆‍♀️✨

🚫 Don’t guess. Get evaluated and start healing the right way.

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta, GA
📞 (770) 421-1340

04/23/2026

Nerve Pain? Let’s Get You Back to Feeling Better ⚡🧠👇

That burning, tingling, or “electric” feeling in your neck, back, arms, or legs could be nerve irritation or compression—and it’s different from muscle pain.

👉 Common signs:
• Burning or sharp pain
• “Pins & needles”
• Numbness
• Weakness

⚠️ Often linked to:
• Disc issues or poor posture
• Sciatica
• Injury or repetitive strain

🛑 Here’s the key: it’s not just about masking pain—it's about fixing the cause.

💡 What can help:
✔ Gentle movement (not total rest!)
✔ Posture correction 🧍‍♀️
✔ Nerve mobility + stretching
✔ Heat/ice therapy
✔ Guided rehab & chiropractic care

🚫 Avoid:
• Ignoring ongoing symptoms
• Heavy lifting or sudden movements
• Self-treating without guidance

🚨 Get checked if:
• Pain worsens or spreads
• Numbness doesn’t improve
• Weakness develops

❤️ The good news: with the right care plan, nerve pain can improve—and often faster than you think.

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta, GA
📞 770-421-1340

Call us today to get evaluated and start your recovery!

04/23/2026

Degenerative Lumbar Spondylosis: What Your MRI Is Really Saying 🛑🦴👇

Seeing terms like L3–L4, L4–L5, and L5–S1 on your MRI?

You’re not alone—these age-related changes in the lower spine are very common and often manageable with the right care.

👉 This condition affects your lumbar spine (low back) and can involve discs, joints, and surrounding tissues.

🧠 Breaking It Down Simply
• Bone spurs (osteophytes): small growths from wear & tear that may irritate nearby structures
• Endplate changes: early signs of stress where discs meet bone
• Disc dehydration: discs lose water → less flexibility & cushion
• Reduced disc space: mild thinning that can affect shock absorption

⚠️ What You Might Feel
• Low back pain or stiffness
• Tightness with movement
• Occasional nerve irritation or discomfort into the legs

🛑 Here’s the key:
These findings are very common—and not everyone has pain. Symptoms depend on nerve involvement, muscle balance, and overall spinal health.

💡 How Chiropractic Care May Help
✔ Improve joint motion & alignment
✔ Reduce pressure on irritated nerves
✔ Support posture & spinal mechanics
✔ Guide safe exercises for long-term stability

🏃‍♂️ Helpful Habits
• Stay active & avoid prolonged sitting
• Strengthen your core
• Stretch hamstrings & hips
• Be mindful of posture daily

🚨 Don’t ignore symptoms like: worsening pain, numbness, weakness, or pain traveling down the legs.

❤️ Bottom line:
You’re not “falling apart”—your spine is adapting. With consistent chiropractic care and the right movement plan, you can stay active and feel better.

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA
📞 770-421-1340

04/23/2026

Sharp Left-Sided Head Pain? It Might Be Coming From Your Neck 👀🧠💥

If your pain starts in your neck or shoulder and travels up into one side of your head—especially with sharp sensations or sensitivity to noise—this is often something I see in chiropractic care.

👉 When symptoms stay on one side, it’s commonly linked to spinal alignment, muscle tension, or nerve irritation—not always a “head issue.”

Here’s what may be happening:
🔹 Cervical Spine Misalignment
Your neck and head are closely connected. When the cervical spine isn’t moving well, it can refer pain upward and create tight, irritated muscles.
🔹 Cervicogenic Headaches
These headaches start in the neck and travel to the head—often with shoulder and upper back tension.
🔹 Muscle Spasm & Tightness
Overworked or imbalanced muscles can pull and radiate pain into the head.
🔹 Nerve Irritation
Irritated nerves in the neck can cause sharp, shooting pain or tingling patterns.
🔹 Posture Stress

Forward head posture (hello phones & laptops 📱💻) can overload your neck and trigger these symptoms.

Common signs:
✔ One-sided head pain
✔ Neck stiffness or cramping
✔ Shoulder tightness
✔ Pain traveling upward
✔ Sensitivity to sound

🛑 Good news: This type of pain is often musculoskeletal, not something deeper—and that’s where chiropractic care can help.

What I focus on:
✅ Gentle spinal adjustments
✅ Posture correction
✅ Muscle release & rehab exercises
✅ Ergonomic guidance

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta, GA
📞 Call: (770) 421-1340

✨ Don’t ignore what your body is telling you—address the cause, not just the symptoms!

04/22/2026

🚶‍♂️ Can’t Walk More Than 50 Meters? Your Body Is Talking—Let’s Listen 🛑👇

If you’re feeling pain in BOTH calves and struggling to walk short distances, it’s often more than just tight muscles.

Your spine, nerves, and circulation all work together—and when one is off, your whole body feels it.

👉 Common causes I see in the office:
• Nerve pressure from the lower back (like sciatica or stenosis)
• Reduced blood flow to the legs
• Weak core & hip stability affecting your gait

😖 Warning signs to watch for:
✔ Pain in both calves when walking
✔ Relief when sitting or bending forward
✔ Tingling, numbness, or weakness
✔ Feeling off-balance or unsteady

⚠️ Ignoring these signs can lead to worsening mobility, increased fall risk, and progressive weakness.

💡 What you can do now:
✔ Stay gently active (short walks!)
✔ Improve posture
✔ Strengthen your core & hips
✔ Avoid prolonged sitting
✔ Wear supportive shoes

🏃‍♀️ Simple exercises like pelvic tilts, glute bridges, and ankle pumps can help—but the KEY is identifying the root cause.

✨ At Heal Better Feel Better Family Chiropractic, I focus on finding why your body isn’t functioning right—not just masking symptoms.

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta, GA
📞 (770) 421-1340

👉 If walking is becoming harder, don’t wait. Early care makes all the difference in restoring balance, strength, and confidence.

04/22/2026

Your lymphatic system works hard behind the scenes to keep you feeling your best—and sometimes it just needs a little boost ✨

One of the simplest ways to support it? Dry brushing.

This quick daily ritual helps stimulate lymph flow, support detox pathways, and leave your skin feeling smooth, energized, and refreshed.

✔ Start at your feet and brush upward toward the heart
✔ Use long strokes on legs and arms
✔ Gentle circles on the abdomen
✔ Light pressure around lymph node areas (neck, armpits, groin)

It takes just a few minutes but can make a noticeable difference in how your body feels—especially when paired with chiropractic care, movement, and hydration 💧

At Heal Better Feel Better Family Chiropractic, I focus on helping your body function at its best—from nervous system balance to lymphatic flow and recovery.

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta, GA
📞 (770) 421-1340

Ready to feel lighter, more energized, and supported from the inside out? I've got you 💙

04/21/2026

WHY YOUR UPPER BACK FEELS LIKE IT’S BURNING 🔥⚡️

That burning, hot, achy feeling across your upper back and shoulders isn’t always just “tight muscles” or bad posture.

When you spend hours sitting—especially on phones or computers—your upper back muscles are working overtime just to hold you upright.

Meanwhile, your thoracic spine and shoulder blades stay locked in one position for too long.

Over time, this doesn’t just fatigue muscles… it can start to irritate the nerves in that area.

👉 That’s why it can feel like burning, tingling, or deep fatigue—not just soreness.

And here’s the tricky part:
Rest alone often doesn’t fix it… because your body goes right back into the same stress pattern.

✨ In chiropractic care, I focus on:
✔️ Restoring proper movement in the spine
✔️ Improving shoulder blade mechanics
✔️ Reducing nerve irritation
✔️ Redistributing the load so your body isn’t overworking

When your spine moves better, your body feels better—simple as that.

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta GA
📞 Call (770) 421-1340

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04/21/2026

Wow—this absolutely made my day!! 🤩✨

Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting me with your care. It’s been such a joy working with you, and I’m beyond excited to hear that you’re already seeing and feeling these results—better sleep AND a shifting waistline?!
🙌🔥 That’s exactly what I love to see!

Red light therapy can be such a powerful tool when your body is given the right support, and you’re doing an amazing job staying consistent 👏

I’m so grateful for you and honored to be part of your wellness journey 💖

We’re just getting started—more wins ahead!!

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta GA
📞 (770) 421-1340

04/20/2026

Cervical & Lumbar Stenosis: Why Your Arms Feel Heavy & You Get Dizzy 🛑🧠👇

If you’ve ever lifted your arms (like doing your hair) and suddenly felt heaviness, weakness, or even “paralysis-like” sensations—plus a wave of dizziness—you’re not imagining it.

At the C6–C7 level of your neck, narrowing (stenosis) can affect how nerves and circulation respond to certain positions.

👉 When arms go overhead:
• The neck shifts out of neutral
• Space around nerves may decrease
• Muscles tighten and fatigue

This can lead to:
• Heavy or weak arms
• Tingling or altered sensation
• Temporary loss of control feeling

🧠 Why the dizziness?
Neck position can influence blood flow and nervous system response—causing lightheadedness, disorientation, or that “about to faint” feeling.

⚠️ It can feel scary (even stroke-like), but if it’s been recurring with the same triggers, it’s often a positional/mechanical issue that needs proper evaluation.

🚩 Common triggers:
• Overhead arm activity
• Poor posture
• Neck strain
• Fatigue

💡 What may help:
✔ Keep your neck in a neutral position
✔ Limit prolonged overhead work
✔ Take breaks often
✔ Support your arms when possible

Chiropractic care focuses on improving spinal alignment, reducing nerve irritation, and restoring proper movement—so your body can function more efficiently.

🚨 Don’t ignore symptoms if they worsen, persist, or change suddenly—get evaluated.

💚 Heal Better Feel Better
📍 1000 Whitlock Ave NW Marietta GA
📞 (770) 421-1340

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1000 Whitlock Avenue NW, Ste 340
Marietta, GA
30064

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Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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