Atlaslogy
Atlaslogy can be applied at any stage of life, from infancy through to old age.
Atlaslogy can help prevent discomfort and physical problems. It can be regarded as a contribution to preventive healthcare, with treatment aimed at activating the body’s natural self-healing abilities.
The Atlas and Its Function
The atlas, the first cervical vertebra, together with the second cervical vertebra, the axis, forms the joints connecting the head and the spine. These joints are the most mobile part of the spinal column.
Despite its small contact surface, on which the head primarily performs nodding movements, the atlas plays an important role in supporting the weight of the head, which is approximately five to seven kilograms.
The historical analogy with Atlas, the Titan of Greek mythology who carried the heavens, seems fitting when describing the weight-bearing function of this small vertebra. Unlike the other movable vertebrae of the spine, there is no intervertebral disc between the atlas and the axis.
Complaints / Symptoms
Atlaslogy can provide support for a variety of conditions by aiming to restore the spine’s natural alignment, activate the body’s self-healing abilities, and promote the smooth transmission of nerve signals between the brain and the organs. These conditions include:
- Headaches, migraines and jaw tension
- Neck pain, back and joint pain
- Muscle tension, poor posture and postural problems
- Slipped or herniated discs
- Pelvic misalignment, pelvic tilt and pelvic rotation
- Menstrual discomfort and pregnancy-related discomfort
- Digestive problems and irritable bowel syndrome
- Whiplash, particularly following accidents
- Dizziness and balance disorders
Causes of Atlas Misalignment
There are various possible causes of atlas displacement (subluxation):
- Blows, falls and accidents
- Sleeping on the stomach with the head turned to one side
- Physical tension and muscle tightness
- Tension in the shoulder and neck area, particularly as a result of sedentary office work
Atlaslogy can also be a beneficial treatment method for infants and children. During childbirth, the forces exerted on an infant’s head may cause the atlas to become misaligned.
