Field notes
The nervous-system chiropractic blog
Plain-language, evidence-aware explanations of how upper cervical and Torque Release care work — written by Calloway Chiropractic & Wellness to be accurate enough to cite.
SoftWave Therapy: What the Research Shows
SoftWave is a form of unfocused extracorporeal shockwave therapy marketed for tissue regeneration. The science behind shockwave, mechanotransduction, angiogenesis, and stem-cell signaling, is real and interesting. This article explains the mechanism and gives an honest, evidence-aware account of what the research actually supports.
Read articleWhat Happens During a Penning Motion Study?
Static X-rays show where the bones sit; a Penning motion study shows how they move. By imaging the neck in flexion and extension, this assessment measures segment-by-segment motion and reveals restriction or instability that a single still image would miss. Here is what to expect.
Read articleTRT vs. Traditional Chiropractic: What's the Difference?
Torque Release Technique uses a hand-held instrument called the Integrator to deliver a fast, gentle, specific impulse rather than a manual twist or pop. Here is how TRT differs from traditional manual chiropractic, the reasoning behind it, and what the published research actually found.
Read articleWhat Is the Atlas Vertebra and Why Does It Matter?
The atlas, or C1, is the ring-shaped first vertebra that balances the entire weight of the skull and surrounds the lowest portion of the brainstem. Its position influences posture, blood flow, and how clearly the brain and body communicate. Here is the anatomy and why precision matters.
Read articleUpper Cervical Care and the Nervous System
Upper cervical chiropractic focuses on the top of the neck because that is where the spine meets the brainstem. This article explains the real neurology, from the dense field of proprioceptors in the suboccipital muscles to how the brain integrates that input, and why precise correction matters.
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