AtlasPROFILAX Praxis u. Wirbelsäulenpraxis (Appenzell)

The Atlas vertebra was named after the Greek Titan who was punished by Zeus to carry the world and the heavens on his shoulders for an eternity. As the first cervical vertebra, the atlas not only supports the skull, but is also responsible for the suspension, balance and management of the spine and skeleton.

Trauma such as whiplash, slips and falls, or sports injuries can push or pull the atlas vertebra into an even worse position and can therefore be the cause of many health problems.

When the atlas is misaligned, the head tilts and the spine compensates for the misrotation of the atlas by rotating up to the sacroiliac joint in an attempt to maintain the center of gravity. This can cause neck and back pain and affect the entire spine.

At the atlas vertebra, cranial nerves, arteries, veins, spinal cord and spinal fluid pass through the opening at the base of the skull. Four layers of muscle protect this very important and sensitive area. It is a key position in the body that can affect multiple biomechanical and physiological functions.