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spine, Smith said. A person can continue to take medication for an illness, but if his or her atlas is out of its proper position and causing the problem, it's not going to heal until the atlas is corrected and the body balance is restored.

"It doesn't matter how young or old you are, if you have nerve pressure, it's choking off your life," said Smith. "But the body has an innate ability to repair itself through the nerves. It's amazing to see the changes in people's spines from releasing that nerve pressure."

One might wonder how the atlas and/or axis bones become misaligned. Smith says certain studies show that many cases happen during birth. As a child is being born, the twisting motion that is often applied to remove the baby from the birth canal can jolt these bones out of place. Smith recommends that every child be checked shortly after birth to prevent future complications.

Other ways in which the atlas and/or axis bones can slip out of position is through stresses on the body, such as an injury, toxins or a traumatic experience. Long Beach resident John McClain, who is a patient of Smith's, believes his misalignment may have occurred when he was struck by a car in 1981. McClain, who was 13 at the time, suffered a variety of injuries, including a broken leg and lung damage.

"I had chronic neck, back and knee pain until I met Dr. Smith," said McClain, 38. "I got adjusted for the first time last August and it's like I got a new skeleton. All the old pains are gone and my body feels much more stable and secure."

Additionally, McClain reports better overall health and says he rarely ever gets sick. He also has grown muscle in his knees, which had atrophied after his accident.

Like McClain, 28-year-old Kelly Bowen has found Smith's treatment to be the answer to her health problems. After the birth of her son in 2004, the Long Beach resident began to suffer from debilitating migraine headaches. Bowen said they were so severe that she landed in the hospital twice.

Bowen, who operates an in-home day care, tried various medications and conventional chiropractic care to ease her pain. Neither provided any lasting relief. Upon hearing about Smith from a friend, Bowen said she decided to give his procedure a try.

"Within two weeks, my migraines stopped and I felt so much better," said Bowen. "It's been over a year and I am migraine free. I was missing so much and am very glad someone in my life told me about this."

Bowen's son Roddy and four-year-old daughter Taylor

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