How to maintain your atlas orthogonal adjustment longer.

[@bartowflorida]

Good seeing this. You were my first atlas doctor way back in 2003 in Tallahassee, Florida

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

I hope all is well!

[@loveyourlifewithlianne]

I love how you easily explain things, thank you. I will be seeing my first upper cervical chiropractor in 2 weeks and excited for the outcome as I have been dizzy for 2 years with a crunching sound when I move my neck. I didn't realize the 2 were connected til I did research

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

That is great Lianne! I hope things are working out for you. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@loveyourlifewithlianne]

@@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523 I'm curious how often one needs to go have the atlas readjusted once they do get it aligned or is it a one-time thing for life?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

@@loveyourlifewithlianne That is a great question and the answer is different for everyone. 80% of my patients maintain their alignment for months or years. Some people are more unstable structurally and need to be adjusted more often. I hope that answers your question.

[@sergiogomez6]

I have the same exact symptoms, I am dizzy 24 hours a day and crunching sounds every time I move my neck. In fact self cracking gives me relief and after atlas adjustments I find soooo hard to avoid self neck cracking because sometimes it’s my only relief. Has the atlas adjustments helped you recover from these symptoms?

[@terman504]

Thank you so much. I visited an atlas orthogonal chiropractor one week ago. It was an amazing experience. I live in germany and had to travel all the way from Hamburg to Köln. The cost and time was it all worth. Dr Nickelsen did it professionally and now I hope for good recovery since I am also diagnosed with fibromyalgia early this year. Things are getting better, I can tell! Have a nice day Doc.

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Dr. Nickelsen is great. I'm glad you found him!

[@wesporter2176]

Great advice, curious what do you think about something like reading with a book on your lap or table or working on jigsaw puzzles where you have to look down and lean forward to see? Would you recommend a cervical soft collar in situations like this?

[@joetamaccio9475]

Thanks doctor. Getting my first atlas adjustment soon.

[@tomastorn1]

Any references on Paulo Sugimoto in Brazil?

[@georgia3465]

If someone is not seeing changes with NUCCA does this mean this method would not work?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

No not necessarily.

[@myyogapeeps]

thanks for the video, wondering if I can still practice yoga, especially twisting poses after the adjustment? I'm a yoga instructor. is there any poses that I shouldn't do while being in the treatment? your answer will be deeply appreciated!!

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

The biggest problem is neck rolls. Neck extension is the primary concern. Twisting of the cervical spine is not good especially immediately after the alignment.

[@luisvenegas5478]

I live in Valencia ca where can I find an atlas chiropractor

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

@@luisvenegas5478 atlasorthogonality.com/doctors-directory/ I’m not sure who would be closest but here are our California doctors.

[@joaocoelho663]

Doctor do you recommend any prp or prolotherapy after the adjustment to strenghten the ligaments etc? Thank you

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

@@joaocoelho663 it may be right for some people.

[@julythompson93]

So are allowed to reach above the head at all? Like after adjustment is there a waiting period before we can reach for things? I’m only asking because of cleaning or grabbing something off of a top shelf for us short people especially in stores😅 I just find it hard not to especially if you have kids.

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Good question! It is something that you should always be aware of when performing daily activities. Some people are more unstable than others and therefore have to be more careful than most.

[@JosephMIacobucci]

Can this kind of adjustment be helpful for an L5 spondy?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

@@JosephMIacobucci In my experience the spine follows the head. The brain wants the eyes level and the center of the body weight over the center of the feet. If the head tilts to one side then the spine tries to get underneath it. In my opinion when we correct the atlas in reduces stress on the rest of the spine. I hope that answers your question.

[@edonismeve]

Hello doc, greetings from Italy, i've got a question... after the first misalignment of the atlas and its adjustment... Does it become weak and becomes easier that happens another misalignment again?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Buongiorno Edoardo! So no your adjustment should become more stable as time goes on barring any traumas in the interim. Good question!

[@edonismeve]

@@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523 thank you so much for your answer! Buona giornata a lei!

[@brendaohrt2369]

I have been seeing an atlas orthogonal chiropractor for over a year, getting monthly adjustments. I am a hygienist and am concerned that my adjustments are not holding. Have been doing physical therapy exercising during the whole time. Any advance.

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

About how long are you maintaining your alignment?

[@Coffeeismyhappyplace]

If u think your atlas is out of alignment is it safe to foam roll or use a ball on your upper back for that pain & shoulder pain

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Possibly. Putting your neck into extension is a problem though so don't allow that to happen.

[@GKFC]

I'm interested in having an adjustment in this area, I play golf regularly though. My concern is that my neck will get out of alignment soon after. Or may impact my exercise. Aside from not doing it for a while... are there any particular pieces of advice you could recommend for someone who plays sports that involve quite forceful rotations of the body (and neck)?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

So the recommendations I make are for all people regardless of what they do on a day to day basis. We certainly take care of many athletes. I have a friend who treats many current and former NFL, NHL players. They all do well. The question is how stable are they. It is certainly a life style change but it is not something for which you have to stop participating in athletics.

[@lynnet2044]

I’m curious if atlas issues can be genetic? Can some of us be made out of alignment?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Lynne, Yes atlas issues can be congenital. You can have genetic problems that make your bones grow abnormally as well as ligamentous problems that cause you to be more unstable. Your body does a great job of compensatory balancing so there is that.

[@tomastorn1]

Hi Doc, thanks for sharing. What about sports or long travel periods? It sounds like you kind of become AO dependant for life and this issue kind of prevent you to have a "normal" life. Does that mean that once your atlas is misaligned it will tend to stay that way for the whole life?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Hmmm...Curious questions. AO dependent? Your spine needs to stay aligned. Some people maintain the adjustment for longer periods of time. Some people are more unstable like those with ligamentous damage from sports injuries, motor vehicle crashes, etc. Your atlas can go out of alignment at times regardless. For example, I maintain my alignment for about 1.5 years at a time for the last 35 years. I do not believe that there is a permanent answer for anyone just as there isn't a permanent answer to many chronic illnesses. I hope that answers your questions adequately.

[@tomastorn1]

@@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523 Thanks Doc for answering. I see what you mean. Actually, I was thinking about the atlas as a main trigger for cognitive issues, since -as far as i know- it could compress jugular veins and some nerves in the neck when it goes out of place and that could cause a lot of issues. Thus, the question was pointing that way. If the Atlas is the reason behind some compressions/symptoms, and it gets misaligned often, you kind of become adjustments dependant to live a "normal life"... is there any other way to keep the atlas closer to its original place? I've heard prolotherapy and PRP helps fixing the ligamentous damage.

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

@@tomastorn1 It is elusive to say the least but prolotherapy, PRP and stem cell injections do seem to help in my experience.

[@brianbare6377]

I'm going to an upper specific cervical chiropractor is that the same as the atlas chiropractor?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Maybe. We do Atlas Orthogonal. I don't know what technique your doctor uses.

[@raviprakashgupta7738]

Kaha gaye the

[@tomastorn1]

Is it true there are laser techniques out there to help you mantain your atlas longer?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

We use laser in our office and it is an answer in many cases as it helps the body heal more thoroughly and optimally. I recommend Class IV laser for this. Thanks for your questions.

[@kristyhawes]

If the muscles aren't strong though the alignment won't stay

[@VrilWarrior]

What if your active and play basketball ? Does this mean it likely won’t stay in place.

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

No. You should be able to enjoy your life. As with any other condition people have different "triggers" that may get them out of alignment. If you do activities that continually get you misaligned then you should probably refrain from those activities.

[@consiph]

Is there a permanent solution?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Some people maintain their alignments for many years. The human body is very complex and everyone is different so there may be or there may not be.

[@crystalcarter1199]

Hello. Where are you located?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Tallahassee, Florida.

[@kyogesh9260]

Thx sir

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

You're welcome.

[@EricAm841]

What about the early days of adjustments?! I have had 5 adjustments so far without seeing any improvement in my symptoms ( dizziness and facial pain, TMJ etc). I recently visited my doctor and he said you don’t need an adjustment today because you are body is getting used to this new position. From the x-ray I have 6 degree deviation from orthogonal position on my C1 atlas bone. Is this normal that it takes long time to see any improvement?!

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

You should improve by 50% within 4 weeks of care. What doctor are you seeing?

[@raviprakashgupta7738]

Kaha gaye the india me

[@kyogesh9260]

Sir aap kaha gaye the Atlas orthogonal technique keliye

[@kyogesh9260]

Plz sir batao muje bhi jana hai

[@tapishsharma7733]

​@@kyogesh9260Bro did you find out any in India who treats this?

[@bernadinomiranda5313]

Sir is there anyone who can help me in India?

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Not that I am aware.

[@sciencefootball48]

Sir address

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

@@sciencefootball48 address what?

[@KathleenGallafraigh]

Good tips, excluding the baloney about evolution.

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JamesEdwardsMarche110880]

@@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523 Great answer to a passive-aggressive comment!

[@fiorinichiropracticcenterp8523]

@@JamesEdwardsMarche110880 Appreciate it.