The 4 variants of misalignment of the Atlas

In the case of misalignment of the Atlas there are 4 basic variants. These variants affect the posture in different ways:

Variant 1

Parietal shift of the Atlas. As a consequence, the Atlas is tilted sideways, one lateral apophysis being higher than the other. This variant causes scoliotic posture, a "C"-shaped spine, deviation of posture from the ideal axis of vertical symmetry, one shoulder lower than the other, tilted pelvis, a "leaning tower of Pisa" posture.

Please note in the photo: considerable improvement in the posture; the left shoulder is returning to the same height as the right one, and the tilting and rotation of the pelvis are correcting themselves.

Photo: 1) Before treatment 2) Immediately after treatment.

Variant 2

Rotation of the Atlas on its horizontal axis. This variant causes pressure on the nerves, arteries and lymphatic ducts surrounding the Atlas, with negative consequences on the entire body. There are no major effects on posture in the vertical axis, but it may cause rotation of the ribcage or pelvis.

Please note in the photo: disappearance of the rotation of the pelvis, general improvement in posture, gain of approximately 2 centimeters in height.

Photo: 1) Before treatment 2) Immediately after treatment.

Variant 3

Atlas locked backwards (dorsally). Contributes to increased kyphosis and lumbar lordosis.

Please note in the photo: evident improvement in kyphosis and consequent cervical hyperlordosis.

Photo: 1) Before treatment 2) Immediately after treatment.

Variant 4

Atlas locked forwards (ventrally).Contributes to a loss of cervical and/or lumbar physiological lordosis.

Please note in the photo: restoration of correct physiological lordosis; the shape of the spinal column is significantly improved.

Photo:1) Before treatment 2) Immediately after treatment.