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Atlas Orthogonal. Here are the rest of the videos on their website.
We should know the importance of our spine, how it works, and how it is protected. I enjoyed learning the mechanics of the spine, particularly about the Atlas Orthogonal. The video does a good job
of explaining the anatomy of the spine and central nervous system.
Here is a list of doctors in California that
are trained in this therapy. And here is a list of doctors throughout the U.S. and the world trained
in this therapy.
I found this video and its information at Karen De Coster's site.
I guess the question that anyone would have is "Where does one begin when it comes time to fix a nerve, muscle, bone, or blood vessel injury?" Or even all four? Either because of convenience or familiarity, most folks will call their doctor who might refer them to an orthopedic, and who in turn migh prescribe drugs or surgery. But what if you're part of the growing number of folks who don't like surgery, don't like the way that surgical process itself disrupts energy centers of the body? What if you prefer non-invasive procedures? If that's you, then start with acupuncture. Acupunture involves needles. And if you're deathly afraid of needles, know that these pierce the skin at a very superficial level, particularly your first time. Try it and see if it helps. See if you feel better. If you feel better, then that should be an indication that you're doing, in other words functioning better. Acupuncturists will palpate the area of complaint to search for pain. Pain in acupuncture means that area is blocked. Acupuncturists will needle that area to increase the flow of chi (blood, hormones, energy, and other fluids and animating factors). Acupuncture may be the most non-invasive treatment and therapy for a host of conditions. I have found that it works wonders on pain, inflammation, and sleep disorders. A single acupunture treatment will run any where between $50 and $80. You can get it for less at an acupuncture clinic. Check your local Yellow Pages or Google "acupuncture clinic" in your city or area. The benefit of a clinic is that, one, it is cheaper. I found a place in my neighborhood that cost me $12 a session; it then went up to $25 a couple of years later. But if you're treating a chronic condition, then you'll want the clinic since it gives you the chance to treat chronic conditions that might take 6 months to a year.
The next level up of non-invasive treatments might be chiropractics. These guys perform adjustments of your spine that releases energy. My first few adjustments I was more limber, more energetic, and a lot more flexible. After treatments I would play basketball in a local gym, and the guys would ask "Where'd you get all that energy?" And I told them: my chiropractor. My chiropractor would adjust me in two places: one in my neck, and the other in my mid to lower spine. Chiropractic treatments are more expensive than acupuncture. But you won't need to go as often.
The next level up of non-invasive treatments might be this Atlas Orthogonal treatment. But it is expensive. My guess is that it's well worth the price. But remember, everything in every market is a sales pitch. Your job, as is mine, is to determine fact from pitch.
UPDATE, January 13, 2016: I've tried this therapy. It defintely adjusts you. I am not sure, however, if the therapy is beneficial long-term. First, the therapist I saw seemed nervous to me. When I told her that the radiation from the X-ray made me feel weak, she dismissed me, citing the machine's low, radio-active isotopes emissions. She may be right, but I did feel weak and I didn't really appreciate her attempt to whitewash it. I don't expect her to baby me either. She could have recommended something when I got home, something like baking soda, for instance. But I did walk out of her office feeling more balanced and with increased range in my neck and limbs. These therapists seem to lock people into a dilemma based on the number of treatments for long-term improvements. One treatment is not enough. One adjustment is not going remove or override a chronical illness you've had for 10 or 12 years. You will need several treatments. One, against the time/cost ratio, they're not that much fun or productive. Your improvments are so subtle and don't seem to gain traction in the direction that you want them to go. What that tells you is that these therapists really do oversell their results. The commenter below regrets her decision, and if someone is regretting a therapeutic decision then it must have caused them some new pain along with some improvements, pain that seems to override any benefits. One or two adjustments is not enough. Nor are they cheap. Generally, if something works, people will praise it, the way I did with my chiropractor.
So this was my experience. But I'd wondered about others'--what they experienced, good or bad, with this treatment. It doesn't sound good. And you should know that I spoke to a handful of therapists in the Southern California area. Each one didn't really sound convincing. Each one used a tone that offered no guarantees or promises. One I spoke told me "Wait a minute. The therapy doesn't promise anything." I appreciated that caveat. And that only tells me that whomever is promoting this therapy is doing a great job at it, presenting it as a last restort. It is not the last resort. There's always diet and exercise. Hello! All this to say that not everyone is happy with this therapy. Take a look:
I guess the question that anyone would have is "Where does one begin when it comes time to fix a nerve, muscle, bone, or blood vessel injury?" Or even all four? Either because of convenience or familiarity, most folks will call their doctor who might refer them to an orthopedic, and who in turn migh prescribe drugs or surgery. But what if you're part of the growing number of folks who don't like surgery, don't like the way that surgical process itself disrupts energy centers of the body? What if you prefer non-invasive procedures? If that's you, then start with acupuncture. Acupunture involves needles. And if you're deathly afraid of needles, know that these pierce the skin at a very superficial level, particularly your first time. Try it and see if it helps. See if you feel better. If you feel better, then that should be an indication that you're doing, in other words functioning better. Acupuncturists will palpate the area of complaint to search for pain. Pain in acupuncture means that area is blocked. Acupuncturists will needle that area to increase the flow of chi (blood, hormones, energy, and other fluids and animating factors). Acupuncture may be the most non-invasive treatment and therapy for a host of conditions. I have found that it works wonders on pain, inflammation, and sleep disorders. A single acupunture treatment will run any where between $50 and $80. You can get it for less at an acupuncture clinic. Check your local Yellow Pages or Google "acupuncture clinic" in your city or area. The benefit of a clinic is that, one, it is cheaper. I found a place in my neighborhood that cost me $12 a session; it then went up to $25 a couple of years later. But if you're treating a chronic condition, then you'll want the clinic since it gives you the chance to treat chronic conditions that might take 6 months to a year.
The next level up of non-invasive treatments might be chiropractics. These guys perform adjustments of your spine that releases energy. My first few adjustments I was more limber, more energetic, and a lot more flexible. After treatments I would play basketball in a local gym, and the guys would ask "Where'd you get all that energy?" And I told them: my chiropractor. My chiropractor would adjust me in two places: one in my neck, and the other in my mid to lower spine. Chiropractic treatments are more expensive than acupuncture. But you won't need to go as often.
The next level up of non-invasive treatments might be this Atlas Orthogonal treatment. But it is expensive. My guess is that it's well worth the price. But remember, everything in every market is a sales pitch. Your job, as is mine, is to determine fact from pitch.
UPDATE, January 13, 2016: I've tried this therapy. It defintely adjusts you. I am not sure, however, if the therapy is beneficial long-term. First, the therapist I saw seemed nervous to me. When I told her that the radiation from the X-ray made me feel weak, she dismissed me, citing the machine's low, radio-active isotopes emissions. She may be right, but I did feel weak and I didn't really appreciate her attempt to whitewash it. I don't expect her to baby me either. She could have recommended something when I got home, something like baking soda, for instance. But I did walk out of her office feeling more balanced and with increased range in my neck and limbs. These therapists seem to lock people into a dilemma based on the number of treatments for long-term improvements. One treatment is not enough. One adjustment is not going remove or override a chronical illness you've had for 10 or 12 years. You will need several treatments. One, against the time/cost ratio, they're not that much fun or productive. Your improvments are so subtle and don't seem to gain traction in the direction that you want them to go. What that tells you is that these therapists really do oversell their results. The commenter below regrets her decision, and if someone is regretting a therapeutic decision then it must have caused them some new pain along with some improvements, pain that seems to override any benefits. One or two adjustments is not enough. Nor are they cheap. Generally, if something works, people will praise it, the way I did with my chiropractor.
So this was my experience. But I'd wondered about others'--what they experienced, good or bad, with this treatment. It doesn't sound good. And you should know that I spoke to a handful of therapists in the Southern California area. Each one didn't really sound convincing. Each one used a tone that offered no guarantees or promises. One I spoke told me "Wait a minute. The therapy doesn't promise anything." I appreciated that caveat. And that only tells me that whomever is promoting this therapy is doing a great job at it, presenting it as a last restort. It is not the last resort. There's always diet and exercise. Hello! All this to say that not everyone is happy with this therapy. Take a look:
I am so glad someone has written about this and I want to share my story. I feel that after 7 years of atlas orthogonal, it's a hoax. I know some will bash me, but it really is.
For several years, it helped me. But like the snowboarder on here, out of nowhere, after an adjustment when my atlas in "in" it will go out and I will have pain in the base of my neck where my atlas is and then my whole body will be off and misaligned. Seriously, all I have to do for this to happen is walk, stretch and live.
Then I am told I need to come in more for more treatments.
I thought this thing was the best thing since sliced bread, but now, I need a treatment everyday and I can't afford it! So, clearly it's not working. And what I read about it on the net is that people have a treatment and they hold for months to a year??? Are you serious? I wish. In my dreams.
I have a herniated disc and bulging discs and I have come to believe that not everything is the ATLAS's responsibility. I have a herniated disc. The atlas bone is not the sole reason I am out, but I am sold that song by the atlas chiro every time. I am sick of it.
For those that don't have a major problem, I think it can work. But for those that have disc disease, etc, it will work momentarily.
There are my 2 cents. It's not a long time fix, just like all of chiropractic.
And...I have come to question; just what is that soundwave device doing? Really. What is it doing or could it be doing long term?
For years I didn't do Atlas treatment, why am I being sold that it is the only thing that will work?
Especially when it doesn't work for more than a few days.
I seriously hope that other people write some stories that are not so positive on here because I know there are more of us with this problem than I am finding.
