The Role of the Chiropractor
If you have a child or other loved one struggling with autism, then you know how this mysterious condition can stunt the development of communication and behavior. But you may not realize that a specific kind of chiropractic adjustment can help -- by 
correcting vertebral misalignments that impair the brains ability to communicate with the central nervous system.
While autism consists of a broad spectrum of symptoms and functionality, the hallmarks of classic autistic disorder include limited or nonexistent speech and an impaired ability to interact with others or with the surrounding environment. How does the spine contribute to at least some cases of autism? Your spinal column is topped by a series of bones called the cervical vertebrae. The topmost bone is called the atlas. The atlas sits right at the critical junction where your brain stem leaves the skull and enters the spinal column. Misalignment of the atlas can put pressure on and cause distortion to the brain stem. At this level of the spine, nerve impulses from the left side of the body are routed to the right side of the brain -- the side responsible for speech, language and muscle coordination. Classical autism is often characterized by symptoms directly associated with neurological distortion at this level.
Help for Ft Worth Autism Patients
If you have a loved one who suffers from autism, Back to Health Family Chiropractic in Ft. Worth can help. Our chiropractor, Dr. Michlin, is the only Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist in North Texas. He can correct misalignments of the atlas. Dr. Michlin uses a specially-designed instrument which sends a gentle percussion wave to the atlas, conveying the minimal amount of force necessary to correct its position quickly, precisely and painlessly. We then compare before and after x-rays to make sure we have achieved the straightest possible spinal alignment, giving your loved ones nervous system the opportunity to function more effectively and opening the door to developmental improvements.