Atlas Specific Chiropractic

Atlas Specific Chiropractic Upper Cervical Chiropractic care is a very gentle technique that does not utilize twisting, popping or cracking.

Break free from headaches, neck pain, and brain fog with gentle upper cervical care that targets the root cause—so you can feel clear, balanced, and in control again.
☎319-343-8540 At Atlas Specific Chiropractic in Hiawatha, Iowa we use extremely precise advanced Upper Cervical Chiropractic techniques to improve the health and life of our patients. Our safe approach has proved extremely effective for those suffering from a variety of chronic conditions including migraines, vertigo, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, TMJ and more. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Isaac Reis please call 319-343-1453
To learn more about our practice visit our website at https://iowaatlasspecific.com/

We would love to see if our unique form of care can help you find the relief you have been looking for.

02/21/2026

That pulling or dragging sensation from your neck into your shoulder isn’t random.

Some people don’t feel sharp pain — instead they notice constant tension that seems to travel from the neck into the shoulder.
That sensation often isn’t coming from the shoulder joint itself.

When the upper cervical spine is misaligned, stabilizing muscles can tighten unevenly to keep the head balanced.
That imbalance can create a pulling or tugging sensation rather than obvious pain.

Upper cervical care focuses on correcting alignment so those tension patterns don’t keep spreading into the shoulder.

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02/21/2026

Feeling foggy or mentally off isn’t always a brain problem.

Some people notice difficulty focusing, mental fatigue, or a sense of cloudiness even when sleep, labs, and stress seem fine.
That fog can sometimes be neurological rather than psychological.

The upper cervical spine sits just below the brainstem, which plays a role in communication between the brain and body.
When alignment is off, those signals may not be as efficient — contributing to mental fatigue or brain fog.

Upper cervical care focuses on correcting alignment so clarity doesn’t have to fight against poor signaling.

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💬 Which dysautonomia symptom affects you the most?• Dizziness• Fatigue• Heart racing• GI issuesComment below 👇
02/20/2026

💬 Which dysautonomia symptom affects you the most?

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Heart racing
• GI issues

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02/20/2026

If your vision feels slightly off — not spinning, but not fully steady — your neck may be involved.

Vision depends on precise coordination between eye movement and head position.
The upper cervical spine plays a role in how those signals are integrated.

When alignment is off, that coordination can lose precision.
The result can be visual instability without classic dizziness or vertigo.

Upper cervical care focuses on restoring alignment so vision feels stable and clear again.

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02/20/2026

If coughing, sneezing, or straining makes your headache worse, that’s not random.

Those actions briefly change pressure around the head and neck.
When the upper cervical spine is misaligned, the body has less ability to adapt to those pressure shifts.

That’s why a headache can suddenly feel sharper or heavier with even minor strain.
The strain isn’t causing the headache — it’s exposing an underlying issue.

Upper cervical care focuses on correcting alignment so pressure changes don’t amplify symptoms.

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Do you deal with dizziness, heart racing, fatigue, poor sleep, or lightheadedness—yet all your tests come back normal?Ma...
02/19/2026

Do you deal with dizziness, heart racing, fatigue, poor sleep, or lightheadedness—yet all your tests come back normal?

Many people with dysautonomia or POTS try medications, hydration, supplements, and stress management, but still feel unstable.

What’s often overlooked is the upper cervical spine, which houses the brainstem—the control center for your body’s automatic functions.

When this area becomes misaligned—often after trauma—it can contribute to nerve irritation, disrupting regulation throughout the body.

✨ Upper Cervical Care focuses on restoring balance so the nervous system can stabilize.

02/19/2026

Facial pressure doesn’t always mean sinus problems.

Some people feel pressure around the cheeks, eyes, or nose even when there’s no congestion or infection.
When exams come back normal, the cause may not be sinus-related at all.

Nerve pathways involved in facial sensation are closely connected to the upper cervical spine.
When alignment is off, those signals can create a pressure sensation without blockage.

Upper cervical care focuses on restoring alignment so facial sensations aren’t being misinterpreted.

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02/19/2026

If turning your head makes you feel dizzy, that’s important information.

Some people experience brief dizziness when looking up, turning quickly, or rolling over in bed.
That sensation isn’t always coming from the inner ear alone.

The upper cervical spine plays a role in head position and balance signaling.
When alignment is off, the brain can receive conflicting information about where the head is in space.

Upper cervical care focuses on correcting alignment so balance signals stay clear instead of triggering dizziness.

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02/18/2026

Neck pain doesn’t always feel like neck pain.

Some people don’t notice pain in the neck at all — instead they feel constant tension across the shoulders.
That tension is often the body’s way of offloading stress from the neck.

When the upper cervical spine is misaligned, surrounding muscles tighten to help stabilize the head.
The shoulders take on that extra workload, creating ongoing tightness without obvious neck pain.

Upper cervical care focuses on restoring alignment so the shoulders don’t have to keep compensating for the neck.

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02/18/2026

That deep pain at the base of your skull isn’t just a tight muscle.

This area is where the head balances on the spine and where key nerves exit toward the head.
When alignment in the upper cervical spine is off, pressure and irritation can build right at that junction.

Because the source is structural and neurological, stretching and massage often don’t reach it.
That’s why the pain feels deep, stubborn, and hard to fully relieve.

Upper cervical care focuses on correcting alignment at the base of the skull so that pain can finally calm instead of lingering.

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02/17/2026

If one side of your neck is always tighter, that’s not random.

Chronic one-sided tightness usually reflects how the body is compensating, not just muscle flexibility.
When the upper cervical spine is misaligned, the body often stabilizes unevenly to keep the head level.

That imbalance can make one side of the neck work harder all day, every day.
Stretching that side alone doesn’t fix the cause.

Upper cervical care focuses on restoring alignment so both sides of the neck can relax evenly.

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02/17/2026

Not all headaches start in the head.

Some begin at the base of the neck and slowly move upward into the back of the head, temples, or behind the eyes.
That pattern often points to what’s happening at the top of the spine.

The upper cervical spine is where the head balances and where several headache-related nerves pass through.
When alignment is off, tension and irritation can build low and refer upward over time.

Upper cervical care focuses on correcting alignment at the source so headaches don’t keep traveling.

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Hiawatha, IA
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