Dr. Ngo Chiropractic

08/31/2026

The Atlas vertebra is the first vertebra in the spine, located below the occiput (the back of your head). It is an important part of your spinal column because it helps protect your brain stem and spinal cord. In addition to being a protective structure, research has shown that misalignments in this area can lead to problems throughout your body. It can cause issues with vision, headaches, migraines, neck pain, and even chronic pain throughout your body.

If you experience these symptoms or have had them for a long time without improvement, it may be time to see an advanced orthogonal doctor like us! If you aren’t near our office, we can help you find an upper cervical practice near you.

08/24/2026

Cervical Anatomy - C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7

Vertebral Body is a small, wide, block of bone at the front of the vertebrae that acts as the primary weight-bearing structure. C1 (atlas) lacks a true vertebral body.

Intervertebral discs are located between the vertebrae and act like shock absorbers. They also give the neck the ability to bend and twist. There is no disc between C1 and C2.

Dens (odontoid process) is a vertical, peg-like projection from C2 (axis) that fits inside the ring of the C1 (atlas), allowing the head to pivot left and right.

Spinous Process is the boney projection on the back of the vertebra that anchors neck muscles and ligaments.

Lamina is a pair of flat, arched bony plates at the back of the vertebral and protects the spinal cord and nerve roots from outside harm.

08/17/2026

Advanced Orthogonal is a very gentle and precise procedure for getting the atlas bone back into alignment. The Advanced Orthogonal percussion adjusting instrument uses a very small percussive sound wave force at a very specific angle to move the atlas bone back into the correct position.

With Advanced Orthogonal, there is no guesswork; treatment is precisely calculated and personalized for every individual.

08/12/2026

07/31/2026

20 backpacks delivered today!! Thank you, as always, for donating to the Pinellas Education Foundation backpack drive!

07/30/2026

Thursday, July 30th

07/21/2026

Hey guys! Backpack Drive ends on July 30th. Patient's who participate in the drive will get a FREE office visit! Thank you for supporting Pinellas Education!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th America!!

06/30/2026

It’s that time of year again!

Dr. Ngo Chiropractic is working together with the Pinellas Education Foundation to collect school supplies for students in our community.

We’ll be collecting back packs filled with supplies from July 1st - July 30th. Patients who participate in the back pack drive will be given 1/2 off an Office Visit!

Feel free to Mix & Match the items in your back pack. Swipe for examples ➡️

06/19/2026

Just a reminder:
Our office will be closed Monday, June 22nd