Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Treatment

Atlas orthogonal chiropractic treatment is a specific chiropractic technique that helps with problems in the neck and head and throughout the entire body. It is a safe and effective way to align the spine and allow optimum communication between the brain and the nervous system.

What Is Atlas Orthogonality?

Atlas orthogonality is a treatment that corrects misalignment of the spine, specifically, the atlas. The atlas is the first vertebra at the base of the skull. It's set at 90 degrees to the skull and neck when it's in the ideal orthogonal position. This supports the skull and allows the entire spine to align properly. It’s a painless procedure that uses a percussion instrument to perform the adjustment.

Symptoms of Atlas Misalignment

Atlas misalignment can trigger a wide range of symptoms, including:

• Neck pain
• Muscle aches and stiffness
• Headaches, usually at the base of the skull and radiating to one side of the head
• Migraines that cause throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, and visual symptoms
• Vertigo
• Fainting
• Ringing in the ears
• Facial pain or palsy
• Crackling sounds at the base of the neck when turning your head
• Loss of range of motion
• Shoulder pain
• Jaw pain
• Postural problems that include the head, shoulders, and pelvis
• Ribcage or chest aches
• Nerve root irritation
• Radiating arm, shoulder, or leg pain
• Lower back pain
• Hip, knee, and ankle pain
• Brain congestion
• High blood pressure
• Vagus nerve disruption that affects the heart, stomach, lungs, and digestion
• Dysautonomia
• Insomnia
• Bruxism

Neck Pain and Atlas Misalignment

Neck pain is common when someone has an atlas misalignment because the problem interferes with the point where the neck and head joint together. Misalignment distorts the flow of the messages that flow from the brain down the spinal cord. Aligning the atlas reactivates the natural flow in the body to perform optimally.

Benefits of Atlas Orthogonal Care

Atlas orthogonal care provides a variety of benefits. Fixing problems in this area of the body aligns everything and can heal many chronic problems. It’s often recommended for people who have undergone other treatments and achieved maximum effectiveness but want to improve their bodies further. When your spine is aligned correctly, it improves the work of everything from your digestion to your nervous system. It alleviates brain fog and improves sleep.

The benefits of the atlas orthogonal treatment include:

• Safe and natural pain relief
• Improved joint and spinal health
• Improved immunity
• Stress reduction
• Increased energy

Gentle Adjustments Restore Balance and Coordination to Spinal Column

Atlas orthogonal adjustments are gentle and relieve pain. They improve balance and can be customized to your specific needs. For many people, these adjustments eliminate the need for medications or surgical procedures.

Improved Mobility in the Head

Atlas orthogonal treatment also improves the mobility of the head and creates a wider range of motion and flexibility in the neck, keeping your nervous system healthy and performing at optimal levels. The treatment alleviates the stiffness that is often a problem when the atlas is misaligned, so you’re not only able to move your head more easily, you don’t have to worry about secondary issues such as headaches caused by neck stiffness.

Protecting the Brain Stem

The atlas is responsible for protecting the brain stem. When properly positioned and square with the head and the rest of the neck, your nervous system can perform at its highest level. Problems with the atlas cause symptoms around the head and neck and can also affect the entire body.

Proper Alignment Improves Blood Flow to Entire Body

Atlas orthogonal treatments help with injury regeneration and alleviate pain symptoms. It also supports the whole body's health and improves patients' well-being in all aspects. Proper alignment allows your blood to flow properly throughout your body, promoting its natural healing tendency.

What to Expect During & After Treatment

This treatment corrects spinal imbalance and increases your body’s natural ability to maintain health. A chiropractor uses an instrument to restore correct spinal alignment during the adjustment. The instrument allows for precise corrections to the upper neck.

After analyzing the area's images, the chiropractor uses gentle percussive waves to reposition the atlas. The adjustments are exceptionally precise to allow for maximum results. This reorients the atlas bone and the cervical spine, allowing for improved nervous system function. It opens the line of communication between the brain and the nervous system.

After treatment, people experience improved mobility, relief from pain, increased energy, better sleep, and more. In addition to relieving specific symptoms linked to misalignment of the atlas, they feel better overall. Their body is better able to heal, and their well-being improves.

Anyone can undergo atlas treatment; for many, it relieves chronic issues when other treatment has failed. The technique helps people who are suffering from a variety of issues, including:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Arthritis
• Vertigo and dizziness
• Fibromyalgia
• Multiple sclerosis
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Migraines and other headaches
• Chronic pain or stress
• Athletic or sports injuries
• Vehicular accident injuries
• Herniated discs
• Scoliosis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Leg and arm numbness
• Sinus problems
• Allergies
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Sciatica

Dr. Eric Neumann D.C.

Dr. Eric Neumann grew up in Alberta, Canada where he majored in Chemistry at the University of Calgary. During his time at University, he obtained licensure as a Massage Therapist. It was clear that hands-on healing would be his calling. After suffering multiple sport-related injuries he became interested in Chiropractic. Dr. Neumann graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in 2009. He has since specialized in the treatment and management of acute spinal injuries.