#davidson

Our Blog, The Keystone Report

Nov 1, 2020
9 min

What is Whiplash?

"WHIPLASH" is a term that is being used more and more within the healthcare arena, and for good reason. Once thought to be “non-existent,” the mechanisms and symptoms of whiplash are now much more understood by those who study and treat it. While there is still MUCH more research to be done, I’ll save that for another blog. Today, I’ll focus on the following: What is the definition of Whiplash? How do you get Whiplash injury? What are the most common Whiplash symptoms? How lo

Oct 13, 2020
2 min

Clinically-Proven Natural Relief from Migraines.

Check out our video below of a quick recap of a fantastic research study, "Effect of Atlas Realignment In Subjects With Migraines" Migraines are a disease with incapacitating neurological, or nerve, symptoms . Typically, it's a severe throbbing pain, commonly on one side of the head. In about 1/3 of attacks, both sides of the head are affected. Typical symptoms include the following: visual disturbances nausea, vomiting dizziness extreme sensitivity to sound, light, touch and

Sep 26, 2020
4 min

Treatment for Jaw Pain & TMJ Pain

One of the most common conditions I co-manage and treat is Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD), also referred to as TMJ, which stands for Temporomandibular Joint. In some instances there seems to be a bit of confusion on the topic, so I'd like to dedicate this post to clear the air, so to speak. We're going to review the following: What are the symptoms of TMJ/TMD? What is TMJ/TMD? What causes TMJ/TMD? How is TMJ/TMD treated? First, as mentioned above, TMJ stands for Temporom

Jun 27, 2020
3 min

NEW: What causes dizziness?

90 MILLION Americans go to health care providers because of vertigo, dizziness or balance problems. It’s the 2nd most common complaint heard in doctor’s offices, and will occur in 70% of the nation’s population at sometime in their lives, with mild to severe head and/or trauma being a leading risk factor for dizziness. Sadly, there are 2 million new cases of traumatic brain injury every year. Getting a handle on vertigo and dizziness can sometimes leave your head spinning ...

Apr 2, 2020
4 min

How to get the BEST sleep of your life with 5 tips and less than $250.

SLEEP. We all love it. We all NEED it. And we ALL need MORE of it! Assessing your sleep is one of the most under-utilized strategies when dealing with chronic pains or chronic conditions. Whether its chronic headaches, neck or back pain, fatigue, or even optimal performance, EVERY earthling WILL benefit from enhancing and optimizing their sleep. Implement these 5 easy hacks for optimal sleeping and get to sleepin'! Why is sleep so important? Sleep is your body's time to RECOV

Mar 29, 2020
1 min

Picture a dump-truck rolling over a garden hose ...

Imagine the Charlotte or Atlanta Airport, the day before Thanksgiving at the main TSA checkpoint. It’s not hard to visualize the volume of people trying to get through that singular checkpoint, waiting to dash to the closest Starbucks before running to their plane’s gate. Now, multiply that activity by at least a BILLION. That in and of itself is almost incomprehensible! This is the perfect analogy for the volume of nerve communication that takes place through the Upper Cervi

Jan 27, 2020
3 min

5 Tips for Migraine Relief

By popular demand, we're back at it covering ... Migraines! This time around, we're diving into what YOU can do to take control of the condition on your own. Take a quick look at the video below ... Our Top 5 Recommendations for Migraine Relief 1. Keep a Journal - this tends to be one of the MOST effective strategies overall. There's a lot of information that gets lost in the daily bustle of life, so taking the time to think about the day can reveal potential Migraine Trigge

Jan 14, 2020
3 min

Top 3 Tips for Reducing Dizziness Naturally

Didn't catch our last video on causes and natural remedies for dizziness? Just click HERE to get in the know and learn something! 1. Vagal Breathing Vagal Breathing is an activity that stimulates the Vagus nerve. Vagus by definition, means wandering, and this super nerve runs throughout the entire human body. It begins at the base of the brain (Atlas spinal segment region), branches down to the heart, lungs, and the digestive tract, with stops along the way at the larynx and

Nov 10, 2019
1 min

WHY does this spine look like its been decorated for Christmas?!

At Keystone, our upper cervical adjustments are Image-Guided, meaning that we use advanced imaging techniques to provide the most specific adjustment for YOU and your Structure. Why would you want anything LESS? Pictured here is an example of one component of our Structural Examination process. In this case, analysis of Advanced Panoramic Imagery used to identify an upper cervical Atlas Displacement Complex (ADC). The colored lines represent different angles and measurements

Nov 3, 2019
1 min

Trouble breathing??? Check the Neck!!!

Structural problems in the Neck can contribute to so many other secondary conditions (symptoms). Take a look at the highlights from this particular research study and let us know your thoughts! #structuralchiropractic #uppercervical #atlasdisplacement #shifthappens #KickedInTheAtlas #checktheneck #neckpain #concussion #shoulderpain #backpain #headache #dizziness #evidencebased #healthiswealth #happy #healthy #wellinformed #lakenorman #charlotte #cornelius #davidson #huntersvi

Oct 28, 2019
1 min

Soccer and Neck Arthritis ?!!

This one might ruffle some feathers ... #structuralchiropractic #uppercervical #atlasdisplacement #shifthappens #KickedInTheAtlas #checktheneck #neckpain #concussion #shoulderpain #backpain #headache #dizziness #evidencebased #healthiswealth #happy #healthy #wellinformed #lakenorman #charlotte #cornelius #davidson #huntersville https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3468038/

Oct 23, 2019
1 min

What to do about Headaches?

"""6 to 8 sessions of upper cervical and upper thoracic manipulation were shown to be more effective than mobilization and exercise in patients with Chronic Headache, and the effects were maintained at 3 months.""" Fantastic stuff! However, we see daily that COMBINING the two approaches (upper cervical adjusting & corrective exercise) can provide even BETTER outcomes. Stabilize, then strengthen! . . #structuralchiropractic #uppercervical #atlasdisplacement #shifthappens #Kick

Oct 11, 2019
1 min

Restoring Hope

Back at it again!!! After YEARS of feeling hopeless, we are restoring hope. Nothing makes us more humbled and happier than being part of this journey. . . #structuralchiropractic #uppercervical #atlasdisplacement #shifthappens #KickedInTheAtlas #checktheneck #neckpain #concussion #shoulderpain #backpain #headache #dizziness #evidencebased #healthiswealth #happy #healthy #wellinformed #lakenorman #charlotte #cornelius #davidson #huntersville

Oct 3, 2019
1 min

Oreos, Ketchup packets, and Slinkys

Earlier this week, we had the honor of being able to wake up the 7am A/B day Anatomy & Physiology classes at Hough High. Instead of talking about bony landmarks, insertion points, or dermatomes, we talked about Oreos, Ketchup packets, and Slinkys. . . While the standard stuff is important, we believe that an UNDERSTANDING (hearing, seeing, feeling) of how the body works comes from having fun! And boy did we have fun. Thanks, class!!! . . #education #structuralchiropractic #up

Sep 24, 2019
1 min

Kicked in the Atlas?

At Keystone, we know that #ShiftHappens. When Life's got ya down and you've been #KickedInTheAtlas, let us help you with that ... it's kinda our thing. Don't know what your Atlas is? No worries! Read all about the upper cervical spine and the Atlas here: https://www.chiropractorlkn.com/atlas-displacement-complex . . #structuralchiropractic #uppercervical #atlasdisplacement #shifthappens #KickedInTheAtlas #checktheneck #neckpain #concussion #shoulderpain #backpain #headache #d

Sep 16, 2019
1 min

Can binge watching Netflix create spinal pain?

This little pearl here comes from Orthopedic Medical research, re-affirming that Abnormal Structure (Posture) can: 1. Drain your energy 2. Make ya bones hurt 3. Prevent you from living a quality life with your Khaleesi Don't get caught in the Game of Bones! #StructureDeterminesFunction #structuralchiropractic #blairuppercervical #neckpainfrombingewatchingGOT #wecanfixthat #uppercervicalchiropractic #chiropractic #headaches #backpain #uppercervical #uppercervicalcharlott

Sep 10, 2019
1 min

Our Top 5 Reasons Why We Check & Protect Your Neck!

At Keystone, our focus is first and foremost on your Neck and upper cervical spine specifically. With that being said, we are commonly asked, "What makes the neck SO important?" . . Here are our Top 5 Reasons Why We Check & Protect Your Neck! . . #structuralchiropractic #uppercervical #shifthappens #checktheneck #neckpain #concussion #shoulderpain #backpain #headache #evidencebased #healthiswealth #happy #healthy #wellinformed #lakenorman #charlotte #cornelius #davidson #hunt

Sep 2, 2019
1 min

Chiropractic Care and Opiods

Well, this is a great way to head into the weekend! According to research presented at this year's annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM): "In a new meta-analysis and systematic review, patients who visited a chiropractor for a musculoskeletal pain condition were 49% less likely to receive an opioid prescription than their counterparts who went to other healthcare providers." This is NOT to say that other healthcare providers do not provide relief, b

Aug 27, 2019
1 min

Dad jokes and ... neck pain?

Ok, so. We are NOT going to try and tell you to stop looking at your phone (even though you know you should spend less time on it!). Instead, let's change some habits so that we can minimize the RISK FACTOR for chronic neck pain. Changing the position of the phone or adding a Pop-Socket can greatly reduce the strain on your neck while reading this post. Or, put the phone down, perform some gentle stretches, grab a glass of water, and then continue the Scroll. That wasn't so

Aug 20, 2019
1 min

Ooooh ... pretty colors!

At Keystone, a component of our Structural Examination is a Neuro Thermal Analysis. These NeuroThermal images are a representation of the body’s ELECTRICAL SYSTEM via measurement of heat. Similar to electrical wiring in a house powering all the appliances, the nerves in our body feed all the organs and muscles. Important job, to say the least. No one wants a malfunctioning toaster oven when the kids are demanding Toaster Strudels ... Our internal wiring system gives off HEAT,