Category Archives: Articles

Cure Your Headaches With Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic

By Dr. George Ellwanger, DC, BCAO | Published: November 17, 2010

Chiropractic manipulation has been demonstrated to be effective as an alternative or in addition to medication for the headache patient. The special work of Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic (AO) can offer even greater benefits.  They are not manipulations, rather they make specific adjustments. Chiropractic’s ability to correct biomechanical dysfunction may decrease the factors that contribute to … [read more]

Chiropractic Offers Answers to Baby Boomers

By Dr. George Ellwanger, DC, BCAO | Published: July 7, 2010

An article in the April 22, 2005 issue of the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research points out how chiropractic is perfectly situated to meet the needs and demands of the upcoming “Age Wave” of baby boomers who expect to live healthier, happier, longer lives by breaking free of traditional approaches to health care. “Age Wave” … [read more]

Atlas Chiropractic Adjustments to Reduce Hypertension

By Dr. George Ellwanger, DC, BCAO | Published: February 9, 2008

An article appeared on Web MD in March 2007 about a study which shows some rather impressive results in the reduction of hypertension. The article was specifically about an upper cervical chiropractic procedure called NUCCA. NUCCA is one of a handful of upper cervical chiropractic adjusting procedures that has arisen from the efforts of Dr. … [read more]

Chiropractic Care for Children: Are they too young?

By Dr. George Ellwanger, DC, BCAO | Published: November 20, 2007

There has been recent debate about the role chiropractic healthcare should have in the care of children. Recently, as a means of cutting expenses in state government, the North Carolina General Assembly has proposed legislation in the Senate that would make chiropractic coverage under the state health plan only for children greater than 5 years … [read more]

Chiropractic and the Immune System

By Dr. George Ellwanger, DC, BCAO | Published: August 12, 2007

Researchers now know that there is a critical link between the body’s central nervous system and the immune system. Something chiropractic researchers have been aware of since the 1918 flu epidemic, when it was found that the rate of chiropractic patients that got the flu was less than half that of non-chiropractic patients. In 1974, … [read more]

Wellness Care and the Chiropractor: How It Works

By Dr. George Ellwanger, DC, BCAO | Published: July 17, 2007

Wellness care by doctors of chiropractic may reduce health care costs, improve health behaviors, and enhance patients’ perceived quality of life. In 2005, both Medical News Today (March 7) and The Journal for Vertebral Subluxation Research (Feb. 18) reported major advances in how chiropractic helps to relieve stress in those who are under chiropractic care. … [read more]

Chiropractic Adjustments Benefit the Entire Body for Even Healthy Individuals

By Dr. George Ellwanger, DC, BCAO | Published: June 26, 2007

In the April 26, 2004 issue of the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, a literature review is highlighted that documents the health benefits of chiropractic care to people who have no symptoms. Vertebral subluxations are misalignments of the small bones of the spine that interfere with the nervous system, the primary communications system between the … [read more]