Do an intense stretch for two to two and a half minutes. Then repeat the same exercise on the right. With this exercise, you effectively expand the many lateral muscles and fasciae strands attached to the atlas vertebra. This allows you to relieve tension, by thus correcting the atlas yourself.

How do you realign atlas bone?

Do an intense stretch for two to two and a half minutes. Then repeat the same exercise on the right. With this exercise, you effectively expand the many lateral muscles and fasciae strands attached to the atlas vertebra. This allows you to relieve tension, by thus correcting the atlas yourself.

What does an atlas adjustment do?

Atlas Orthogonal is a gentle specific adjustment to correct the position of the first cervical vertebra. Proper alignment reduces pressure on the body’s nerve system and restores normal biomechanics. Although the upper cervical chiropractic adjustment is a light force, the result can often be felt throughout the body.

Can I adjust my own atlas?

Lay on your back and lightly touch each side of your atlas, directly under the mastoid process. Enjoy the side to side sway of its subtle motion, noticing restriction or asymmetrical movement. Encourage more symmetry and freedom of movement with your intention – don’t apply more pressure!

Can a misaligned atlas be fixed?

Atlas chiropractic treatments are the perfect solution for anyone with a misaligned atlas vertebra. This technique works to align the spine, and Dr. Katie Gross specializes in this treatment. It will help to relieve any pressure you are feeling in your back or neck and make any pain much more manageable.

How do I know if my atlas is misaligned?

Below are some symptoms of atlas displacement complex:

  1. Pain in the neck.
  2. Reduced range of motion in the neck.
  3. Headaches and migraines.
  4. Poor hearing or deafness.
  5. Extreme muscle stiffness and reduced shoulder movement.
  6. Back pain.
  7. Vertigo and dizziness.

How do you know if your atlas is out?

What happens when your atlas is out?

The atlas shifts out of place ever so slightly and presses upon, stretches, or otherwise impinges on the nerves of the brain stem. This causes interference in the nerve flow between the brain and body and most commonly affects the muscles along the spine, typically tightening the muscles along one side.

How do you tell if your C1 is out?

Common Symptoms and Signs Stemming from C1-C2

  1. Radiating pain up to the back and/or top of the head.
  2. Pain in the temple and/or behind the eyes and/or ears.
  3. Neck-tongue syndrome resulting in neck and/or head pain with numbness or abnormal sensation on one side of the tongue.
  4. Sensitivity to light.
  5. Fatigue.
  6. Dizziness.
  7. Nausea.

What does atlas misalignment feel like?

Some of the most common symptoms and problems associated with an Atlas misalignment include headaches, neck, and facial pain.

How does your atlas get misaligned?

It must remain in perfect alignment in order to prevent interference in every brain-to-body function. Misalignment can result from automobile accidents, poor posture, falls and countless other causes. When the head becomes misaligned, it reacts adversely with pain and poor health.