Maximizing the human health potential associated with the reduction of the Atlas Subluxation Complex (ASC) NUCCA
01/15/2026
Ever feel stiffer in the winter? 🥶 You’re not imagining it.
Cold weather can tighten muscles, limit circulation, and increase joint discomfort.
Chiropractic adjustments can help keep things moving smoothly this season.
01/13/2026
Movement is key to any wellness goal — and your spine plays a huge role.
Chiropractic care supports your body’s ability to move freely, recover faster, and stay active throughout your journey.
01/12/2026
Head pressure is a common symptom patients feel in combination with headaches and vertigo. All of these co dictions usually have one thing in common, a prior neck injury. To learn more listen in!
Slippery sidewalks? Icy mornings? ❄️
Your spine and nervous system play a major role in balance.
Chiropractic care can help improve coordination, reduce stiffness, and keep you steady through winter.
01/09/2026
Looking for a natural way to reduce your stress? Do you always feel keyed up for no reason? Find out the correlation between a neck misalignment and how it increases the bodies fight or flight response!
Learn how upper cervical misalignment may keep the body stuck in fight or flight mode and how gentle chiropractic care can support nervous system balance.
01/07/2026
Looking for a natural way to find relief from dizziness? Find out the correlation between the neck and vestibular issues!
Explore 10 ways to support relief from chronic dizziness without medication and learn how nervous system balance and upper cervical alignment play a key role.
01/06/2026
Drinking more water this year? 💧 Your spine approves!
Spinal discs are made up of water — staying hydrated supports shock absorption and flexibility.
Another reason to reach for that water bottle!
01/03/2026
A new year is the perfect time to set intentions for your health.
Whether it’s better posture, less back pain, or more mobility — we’re here to support your 2026 spine goals.
Let’s make it a year of alignment and wellness!
01/02/2026
Do you find stress makes your neck pain worse? Find out the correlation between neck pain and stress in the article below!
Learn why stress makes neck related symptoms worse and how upper cervical misalignment can intensify nervous system overload and symptom flare ups.
12/30/2025
As 2025 winds down, it’s time to reflect on your wellness journey.
How did your spine treat you this year — and how will you care for it in 2026?
Let’s set health goals that support you long-term.
12/30/2025
Did you know forward head posture can be caused by an atlas (c1) misalignment? If you have this issue read below!
Forward head posture can strain the neck and nervous system. Learn why upper cervical alignment matters and how it supports posture and long term spinal health.
12/25/2025
Merry Christmas from all of us to you! 🎄
May your day be filled with love, laughter, and good alignment.
Wishing you a joyful and pain-free holiday season.
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Our patients are convinced HealthSmart is a superior center of healthcare. We believe in the body's powerful innate ability to heal itself, and we restore and promote dynamic health for each of our patients by optimizing that innate system.
The Central Nervous system, which encompasses the Brain and Spinal Cord, is the communications superhighway through which all nerves connect to all body systems. The body’s health is dependent upon proper and free flow of messages along this superhighway, relating to all functions such as repair, motion, digestion, circulation, etc.
At HealthSmart patient care takes what techniques are commonly used in Chiropractic a step further, by offering the NUCCA system of spinal care. The National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association has led the chiropractic field in research for the past 30 years.
NUCCA research has proven the brain has the ability to balance the spine, If the Atlas or C-1 (the first Cervical Vertebra in the neck) is in proper position. This vertebra is key, because of its pivotal placement adjacent to the brain stem. There are 10,000 mathematical variables regarding the possible misalignment of the Atlas vertebra that can occur. This is a positionally sensitive area with many variables requires the up most accuracy as there is only one 'right' position. This area and the wide range of health concerns that it impacts is the focus of our care.
Through ultra-accurate x-rays we determine what specific gentle adjustment is necessary to position it 'right'. This restores proper alignment and balance, supporting the body's ability to be supremely healthy. This method is a more precise and therefore quicker means to optimal health. Communication flow and healing inevitably follows. We also preform post x-rays after the initial spinal correction to determine success. (See Body Balance)
Dr Marshall Dickholtz,Jr., is a second generation Board Certified NUCCA doctor. He is director of HealthSmart, and along with all the staff is anxious to assist you in your quest for optimal health and longevity.