ATLAS
"UPPER CERVICAL"
CHIROPRACTIC
NERVOUS SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION
How It’s Different
Not all chiropractic care is the same. Most people are familiar with Conventional Chiropractic, which focuses on reducing pain, improving range of motion, and relaxing tight muscles.
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Atlas (aka Upper Cervical) Chiropractic is different. It focuses on the nervous system, specifically the alignment of the Atlas, the top bone in the neck. A misaligned Atlas can interfere with normal nerve function and create a wide range of secondary conditions (symptoms). This condition is called Atlas Displacement Complex (ADC).
The goal of Atlas Chiropractic is simple: correct the cause, not just the symptoms.
What It Helps With
Because the nervous system controls every function in the body, problems at the Atlas can affect far more than just the neck. Improving Atlas alignment can help with many common secondary conditions, including:​
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Migraines & headaches
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Neck, mid-back, and low back pain
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Sciatica
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Dizziness & vertigo
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TMJ (jaw) issues
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Numbness/tingling
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Arm, shoulder, hip, and knee pain
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Poor posture or asymmetry
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Muscle spasms & chronic pain
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Disc issues & pinched nerves
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Sleep problems
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Digestive issues (acid reflux, IBS, etc.)
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Allergies & sinus issues
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Tinnitus & ear problems
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Fibromyalgia
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Chronic fatigue
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High or low blood pressure
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Neurological conditions (MS, Parkinson’s, seizures)
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And many others influenced by nervous system dysfunction
How It Works
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The Atlas sits at the very top of the spine and forms a ring around the brainstem, the neurological “bridge” between the brain and the rest of the body.
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When the Atlas shifts out of alignment, it can twist or compress the brainstem, similar to putting a kink in a hose. This disrupts communication between the brain and body, leading to a variety of health problems.
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Atlas Chiropractors are trained to:
1. Test for Atlas Displacement Complex
2. Measure the direction and degree of misalignment
3. Correct it using a gentle, precise, instrument-based adjustment
– No twisting
– No popping or cracking
– No forceful movements
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By restoring proper Atlas alignment, the nervous system can function the way it’s meant to—allowing the body to heal more fully and naturally.
