The Atlas Orthogonal technique is a unique method to analyze and treat the upper neck. Atlas Orthogonal chiropractors attend post graduate schooling. There they learn how to adjust the top vertebrae in the neck (C1 or atlas). Chiropractors treat many patients who suffer from neck and back pain. Atlas Orthogonal focuses on precision adjusting of the atlas to alleviate symptoms and pain.
What is Atlas Orthogonal Technique?
The atlas vertebrae is named after the Greek God who holds the world on his shoulders. Like the Greek God, your atlas holds your world (the head) on its “shoulders”. This is an important location for the spine, neck, nervous system, and your health. When the atlas is misaligned it can commonly cause pain, headaches, and dizziness. These or some of the symptoms listed below can be hard to manage with other techniques. Atlas Orthogonal adjustment correct the misalignment.
X-ray Analysis
Specific x-rays are taken to analyze the position of the atlas vertebra. Your chiropractic doctor will measure alignment of the atlas in comparison to the skull and lower neck. The doctor then makes calculations to determine angles and vectors used for adjustment. Atlas doctors use a special tool to deliver the adjustment at the exact calculation. The adjustment happens without any popping or cracking. This allows for a precise adjustment to align the atlas.
Symptoms
When the atlas is misaligned it can cause symptoms such as:
- Headaches or Migraines
- Dizziness or Vertigo
- Loss of balance
- Head fullness
- Neck stiffness
- Fatigue
- Jaw pain
- Ear ache or feelings of ear fullness
- Sleep disruption
- Pressure behind the eyes
Treatment
Atlas Orthogonal treatment is painless and fast. The precision adjustment uses a tool to deliver a small percussive force in a specific angle to the atlas vertebra. Many patients describe feeling as a rush that relieves many of the symptoms immediately. Lastly, we use other therapies to help the atlas maintain alignment after the adjustment. These can include soft tissue therapy, therapeutic exercise, and cold laser therapy.
Dr. Cooper and Dr. Johnson are the only two chiropractors in Portland, Oregon trained in the atlas orthogonal technique. They are skilled in examination, treatment, and management of atlas misalignment cases. Please, call the office 503-257-1324 with questions or visit our website to learn more.
Hello I hope you may be able to help please ?
I’m in England, I recently went and had a consolation
Regarding the Atlas realignment
He said it was out and made a correction
Almost the next day I knew something wasn’t right
It’s now a month on and I’m in pain from my cervical neck
Off balance and have a full ear feeling and my vision is off
The chiropractor that did the correction is refusing to put it back
What do you suggest I do ?
Please help me
Thanks
Robert Brooke
I’m in United Kingdom
Hi Robert. I can’t give medical advice over the internet. I would suggest working with that chiropractor or seeking help from a different source. Best wishes!
Hi Robert do you mind telling me where you went for your adjustment? I’m about to be adjusted and want to make sure it’s not where going (although I’ve been impressed so far!)
Hi Dr.Cooper
I had dizziness and loss of balance since february 8 and my atlas is tipping in my skull and i loss the curve of my cervical. How long it takes the treatment or adjustment for my case? I have my xray copy if u want to see.
Thank you
The office phone number is (503) 257-1324. Or reach out via email at info@pdxccw.com. You can get in contact with Dr. Cooper and his team that way. We look forward to hearing from you.