Consequences of the Atlas on the Nervous System

The Atlas and the Autonomic Nervous System

Gastrointestinal disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vagal crises, numbness and altered sensitivity in the limbs, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, and sensory dysfunctions: who would have thought that the misalignment of a vertebra could be the root cause of these problems?

During daily movements, vascular, nervous, and lymphatic structures are naturally subjected to temporary compressions and stretches. The body is designed to handle these stresses.

However, when the Atlas and perhaps even the second vertebra are misaligned, the pressure exerted on the surrounding tissues becomes continuous, with significant repercussions on the nervous system.

Anatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System

To understand the impact of the Atlas on specific neurological disorders, it is helpful to know some anatomical basics. Around and through the C1 vertebra, several nerves of the nervous system pass. From the brain, 12 cranial nerves originate, distributed in pairs on both sides of the body.

Among these is the vagus nerve (the tenth cranial nerve), the longest and most important nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system (part of the autonomic nervous system). The vagus nerve regulates the functioning of almost all internal organs, including the heart, lungs, stomach, and intestines. It is also involved in the function of muscles like the larynx and pharynx, innervates the upper esophagus, and part of the external auditory canal.

Note how intimately these nerves are connected to the Atlas:

Accessory nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve, vagus nerve, hypoglossal nerve, and Atlas misalignment

Other involved nerves include the accessory nerve, also known as the eleventh cranial nerve, which is a motor nerve responsible for regulating muscular activity. Among the muscles it controls are the trapezius (musculus trapezius) and the sternocleidomastoid (musculus sternocleidomastoideus or SCM).

The glossopharyngeal nerve, or ninth cranial nerve, transmits signals from the back of the tongue to the brain, innervates the muscles of the pharynx, and aids in swallowing. Additionally, it plays a key role in activating the parotid gland.

These three cranial nerves pass through the jugular foramen to exit the skull, anatomically located just in front of the Atlas. In this narrow area, an often underestimated phenomenon occurs: an Atlas misalignment can compress these nerves, causing seemingly inexplicable symptoms that are difficult to interpret and resistant to pharmacological treatments.

Observe how misalignment compresses the vagus nerve:

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Possible Effects of Atlas Misalignment on the Nervous System:

The hourglass symbolizes nerve compression

May narrow the passage between the vertebral canal and the foramen at the base of the skull, disrupting the transmission of electrochemical impulses along the spinal cord.
May alter the flow and pressure of cerebrospinal fluid in the vertebral canal, where the nervous system is immersed. You can learn more here: Consequences on cerebrospinal fluid.
May exert pressure on several cranial nerves, including the glossopharyngeal nerve, the vagus nerve, the accessory nerve, and occipital nerves.
May significantly alter posture, causing a musculoskeletal imbalance that stiffens the cervical muscles and compresses nerves between vertebrae C5, C6, and C7, leading to numbness or tingling in the hands and fingers (paresthesias).

A misaligned Atlas, in addition to affecting the autonomic nervous system, can also negatively impact the peripheral nervous system, as in the case of peripheral nerve compression syndrome. The postural alteration induced by the Atlas, which extends to the entire musculoskeletal system, can stiffen muscular chains, causing nerve compressions along their path, even in areas far from the first vertebra. A common example is sciatic nerve compression syndrome, associated with a chronically tilted pelvis. In this condition, the contracted piriformis muscle presses on the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and along the back of the legs, a phenomenon also known as sciatica.

The Simplicity of Atlas Correction

The misalignment of the Atlas can trigger a complex web of symptoms and cause-effect mechanisms, with chain reactions that are difficult to trace. This phenomenon involves not only the central and peripheral nervous systems but simultaneously affects all other bodily systems. The resulting interactions are so numerous and intricate that it becomes extremely difficult to identify the underlying connections. Faced with such complexity, even a doctor, despite many years of study and training, often resorts to treating symptoms without being able to pinpoint the origin of most disorders.

In practice, Atlas correction has proven effective in resolving numerous issues, avoiding the need to delve into the complex web of symptoms and interactions that often lead to dead ends. The procedure is simple: the alignment of the vertebra is checked and corrected if necessary. If the results are not as expected, there is always the possibility to explore other options. Common sense suggests starting with the simplest and most direct solution, capable of addressing the problem with minimal effort, before moving on to more complex procedures. However, many choose to start with the most difficult, expensive, and often less effective paths.

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