If you’re an Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic patient, you probably get a lot of questions when trying to explain exactly what we do here. Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic is rare and there are very few doctors that specialize in this technique, which means that most people have never even heard of Atlas Orthogonal. There are only an estimated 300 Atlas Orthogonal Doctors WORLDWIDE!!! In an article written by Andrea Santiago she wrote that there were an estimated 49,100 chiropractors in the US alone! As you can tell by the numbers we are very blessed to have 1 of the 300, Dr. Jeannine Brisley here in Austin, Texas. Atlas Orthogonal doctors are not on every corner or in every strip mall but the results provided are so outstanding that we have many clients traveling from hours away for their alignments. Here at Austin AOC we think EVERYONE should know what Atlas Orthogonal is and how it might help their individual case. We found the following article written by Dr. Travis Robertson which goes into detail about the advanced method of Orthogonal Chiroppractic and some of the benefits. We think you’ll enjoy it! Be sure to help us spread the word of Atlas Orthogonal by sharing our website. It’s an honor to be your clinic of choice for your chiropractic needs.

“Atlas Orthogonal is a very effective and modern form of upper cervical care, using state-of-the-art technological advances. In fact, it is so advanced that many medical neurologists in Europe are trying to emulate the method. However, they are still 30-40 years behind a trained Atlas Orthogonal doctor.

Atlas Orthogonal is very safe, gentle, painless, and has shown to be extremely effective for a wide variety of health problems.

Your body has an amazing natural ability to heal itself, so in most cases, there is no need for drugs or surgeries. Those alternatives should be considered last, not first, resorts. Many health problems are can be caused or contributed by “short circuits” within the nervous system. The Atlas Orthogonal doctor is highly trained at detecting and safely correcting nerve interference due to head neck misalignment.

The corrections are done with a gentle and safe percussion instrument. The instrument is non-intrusive, non-threatening and low force. Depending on the specific misalignments and nerve interference (determined through proper examinations), the instrument is placed specifically and accurately. Once the patient is properly positioned, a gentle percussive force is generated at the site of the misalignment.

Sometimes, patients are surprised that the corrections is so gentle. Once the nervous system starts working better, the body starts to heal, and the symptoms often start to go away, which is when patients truly begin to appreciate the healing nature of Atlas Orthogonal upper cervical.

An Atlas Orthogonal doctor is a specialist in the brain stem and upper cervical area. The brain controls the body’s functions through the brain stem. The Atlas Orthogonal doctor can positively affect the body’s function and health by properly aligning the Atlas, which is the first cervical bone also called C1.

Because this specialty demands more schooling beyond chiropractic school and because of the focus and accuracy needed from an Atlas Orthogonal doctor, not many chiropractors continue to seek accreditation in this procedure. There are approximately 300 Atlas Orthogonal doctors in the whole world!

What is important to remember is: Atlas Orthogonal (Upper cervical care) does not treat any particular disease or symptom. It’s goal is to correct nerve imbalance and restore the body’s proper function and health, and then the symptoms usually alleviate naturally. The nervous system controls all of the body’s functions. This is a natural method of health care. First, try to remedy your pain or cause of the problem naturally through upper cervical care. Then, if needed, seek prescription drugs second and surgery as a last resort.

For more information on Atlas Orthogonal Care or to find an Atlas Orthogonal Doctor in your area, visit www.GlobalAO.com. “

February is Heart Health Month and Austin’s own Lance Armstrong published the following article on his site talking about Atlas alignments!

While most of the focus involving heart health has revolved around diet, exercise and prescription medications, there’s some indication that certain chiropractic procedures could help to improve the overall health of the heart. Adjustments to the spine may lower blood pressure in individuals suffering from hypertension and provide a better heart rate for everyone.

Systolic Blood Pressure

In a study conducted by the Department of Preventive Medicine at Rush University in 2007, realignment of the atlas vertebrae, also known as the C1 vertebrae of the cervical spine, can help to lower systolic blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension. Systolic blood pressure is the topmost number in a blood pressure reading. It’s the pressure felt along the arterial walls when the heart contracts. There appears to be a link between compression of the vertebral artery and an unhealthy elevation in blood pressure. By realigning the C1 vertebrae in the neck, restriction along the arterial wall is relieved and you may experience a decrease in blood pressure. Further studies are necessary to ensure that chiropractic realignment could improve systolic blood pressure.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

The study conducted by the Department of Preventive Medicine at Rush University also found that this same realignment of the C1 vertebrae affected diastolic blood pressure, which is the bottom number in a blood pressure reading that indicates arterial pressure when the heart is at rest. The same principles apply to the effect that arterial compression within the spine could lead to an elevation in diastolic blood pressure. When the C1 is realigned, the compression is removed from the artery and thereby lowers diastolic blood pressure.

Heart Rate

There’s also some indication that adjustments to the cervical spine, which are the seven vertebrae found in the neck, may help lower your heart rate. This is largely due to the eight pairs of cervical nerves located within this area of the spine. The Upper Cervical Health Centers of America believe that interferences within these nerves can cause many health conditions, including those that affect the heart. When the cervical spine is placed in alignment, the nervous system is allowed to better communicate with the rest of the body. In relation to the heart, the improved communication can help bring your heart rate down to a healthy level.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/72641-chiropractic-effects-heart-health/#ixzz1l4G6AUnB

At Austin AOC we believe in health care. In the true sense of the word “HEALTH”. Let’s face it…….Medical care is for disease care and has very little to do with prevention or core health issues. The body heals from the inside out through a process of innate intelligence. We Strive to encourage our clients to adopt a wellness approach to their own health and give them the tools necessary to keep their health optimal without catastrophic intervention. This model incorporates minimal cost with maximum return.

Thought For The Day: In all things, I am grateful!

The general public’s social understanding of health is the absence of symptoms ONLY. We do not understand responsibility for our lifestyle choices and are looking for a quick fix for our symptoms. As we are motivated to try and prevent pain and symptoms, and as the medical system fails and we watch close relatives die slowly or needlessly… we are finally willing to take the time and effort to prevent this in our own lives. We are then motivated by fear not by purpose or inspiration. Prevention and wellness are synonymous but not the same. Moving along the spectrum requires time and energy and an understanding that it is our personal responsibility to know that the way we act and think is directly linked to either optimal health or sickness.

Here at AustinAOC, once we begin treatment, healing is SO dramatic that clients sometime think that this absence of symptoms equals health. What needs to be emphasized is the way to keep yourself from backsliding…. is to keep in alignment. Once the initial consultation, examination, x-ray and report of findings and all the exhaustive work is done , the beauty begins. Keeping in alignment is so doable and easy and prevents so much……once a month treatment will fufill symptom care and preventitive care and wellness care. We can deliver all the above.

Thought For The Day: The test of integrity is courage and that is where you move to the next level…Steven Covey

I don’t think people realize what Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic can do for them. When your Atlas is “in” alignment the number one feeling clients will describe is increase in ENERGY! Hands down that is the number one side effect. The other side effects I HAVE SEEN CLINICALLY IS HEALING OF THE FOLLOWING………chronic fatigue syndrome, rotator cuff injury, migraine headache, TMJ, numbness in feet and hands, Trigeminal Neuralgia, radiating arm pain, radiating buttock and leg pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tennis elbow, herniated discs in neck and back, post surgery spine pain, suicide intervention/prevention for relief from chronic unrelenting pain, anxiety, depression, gymnastic injuries, whiplash, constipation, high blood pressure, ear infections, erectile dysfunction and scoliosis.

Thought For The Day: Everyday is a Perfect Day when I say it is; and I say that Today is a Perfect Day.. JL Huie