Orcas Island Chiropractor Dr. Jared Kohler corrects misalignments of the Atlas vertebrae, which can not only irritate delicate nerve tissue, but in severe cases traction the vertebral arteries causing an obstruction of blood flow to the brain. This deprives the brain of vital blood, oxygen, and nutrients and is a cause of headaches, migraines, and [...]

Orcas Island Chiropractor Dr. Jared Kohler performs a leg length evaluation on every visit. Here’s why: Leg length imbalance is an indication of an atlas misalignment causing central nerve system imbalance. The 2oz atlas vertebrae supports the 12lb head. The atlas misalignment causes the head to tilt and this has a ripple effect throughout the [...]

Orcas Island Chiropractor Dr. Jared Kohler can help resolve chronic cervical flexion (aka Text Neck) which is a cause of neck pain, headaches, and upper back pain.  Text Neck strains the delicate muscles, arteries, and nerves in the neck.  Many of these structures connect the brain to the body. For example, the internal jugular vein [...]