Yesterday I started Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic treatment.
I went for my xrays and exam last week, which showed my atlas was tilted two degrees to the left, my legs were two different lengths, and my pelvis was not even. After the adjustment (which I didn’t even feel) my legs and pelvis were even, and the X-ray showed my atlas was now only tilted .5 degrees.

I felt pretty tired after so I rested for the day and slept well, which I normally do. Today I have been experiencing a lot of neck pain and bad headaches. I was holding a heavy door open earlier and my hand slipped, so I quickly went to grab the door again, which hurt my shoulder muscles. I’m not sure if the muscles are just sore or if I pulled something in my shoulder/neck. I have been icing my neck multiple times today and yesterday and listened to all of the instructions.

The only other thing I can think of is last night I was adjusting my comforter and quickly hit it into the back of my head/neck. It is somewhat heavy when bunched up but didn’t think a soft object that didn’t move my head would cause any issues.

Does anyone have the same experience of feeling horrible the day after their first atlas adjustment? It’s so hard being in so much pain, and I hope this doesn’t happen after every adjustment.

My adjustments were in 2005, for chronic repetitive motion/TOS, neck strain, uneven knees, hips, ribs, shoulders etc...
Probably most of my issues go back 50 years ago when I got bucked off a horse -- concussion w/LOC.

My chiro did the atlas adjustment & checks by using leg length , hip, shoulder checks (many times per adjustment to verify).
Actual adjustment was so easy & simple..no cranking or twisting at all.. you hardly know anything happens.. other than feeling more balanced overall. For me anyway.. I was getting many other therapeutic modalities instead of just atlas adjusting..Top rib adjust, IF stim, Low level laser, ultrasound, manual trigger point work...

I know the main focused atlas guys seem to think that is the only thing needed... but I disagree.. sometimes the whole body needs work done....
Past traumas/accidents , childhood falls & such..work & postures...

He suggested drinking extra water after sessions, and after any massage, PT or body work.. It helps to flush out the junk that gets released thru the therapy..

Hi there!
I just had my first neck NUCCA adjustment three weeks ago and ever since I have been struggling with a severe migraine, neck pain, exercise intolerance, feeling lightheaded and Dizzy As well as nauseous.
I’m pretty much bedbound for three weeks since that happened and curious if there was any damage done or it’s just my muscles being all flared up and not happy about the new adjustment.

I’m curious to know how to proceed and how you did make out

I have been also hearing about cervical instability but maybe I’ll ask a separate question in the thread.

Did the chiro have any x rays done of whole C spine before working on you?

If you look up upper cervical or atlas axis adjusting on you tube.. you can see if any of those are like what your dr did or not...
atlas axis adjustment on youtube - Google Search

I did have x ray & a previous MRI to show DC before he worked on me.

He also worked on my neck muscles /spasms along with the adjusting..

I tried NUCCA. The treatments were very gentle and I iced my neck for 20 minutes after each treatment at his instruction. I did not continue with NUCCA because his front office tried to bill me for things that were outside the treatment agreement.

I got better results with my PT.

btw, People here on NeuroTalk have had a mixed result from NUCCA and Atlas Orthogonal. That is common with chiros. Many mix different chiro protocols because they think they know better. Few do.

I've seen 16 chiros in 38 years. Only 6 were worth repeat visits or long term treatment. I tried a lot to find the good ones.

I agree, if PT or DC or MD are not helping , seek out better care providers.. Some are much better than others..
Some only do the minimum of care and sometimes we need extra help..
Don't stay if no results or little improvement..

Frankly here is my experience with it:

1- None of the serious doctors that I have seen (whether old style or open to experimental) saw this as legit. One of them told me: your atlas move all the time, how are they going to stabilize it?

2- They take so much Xrays that you have something to lose.

Nonetheless I went.

2- The famous clinic I went to is a shady operation. They display the typical features that I have been warned (by my doctors) to be watchful for:

A- They charge a LOT. They promise a LOT.
B- They want you to stop other therapies. RED FLAG.
C- They measured my atlas alignment (after all the xrays) by laying me down on a table and seeing whether one leg is sticking out more than the other. LOL.

Frankly, I have heard so many bad stories. I would steer away. I would try a regular chiropractor with no BS. Do not let them twist your neck. Just gentle.

bachissimo,

It is unfortunate you are such a skeptic about leg check. I refuse to be treated by a chiro who has not mastered leg check unless he has some amazing manual diagnostic skills. Very few do. I don't go for temperature differential, Gonsted x-ray analysis, or any of the other diagnostic protocols.

The very first time I had a leg check assessment was by a county fair exhibitor. They did not treat anybody and knew I was not within driving distance of their office. They were just demonstrating the protocol.

They nailed it. Without any touching of my back, the chiro knew exactly where my chronic problems were.

I prefer to be treated by chiros who do not ask me to mark the form or computer check-in with my complaints. It is their job to properly diagnose me. The good ones can.

Some Activator protocol chiros use slippers to do leg check but I find they do not make much difference.

Mark,

I frankly did not know. You educated me. Having said that, everything else about that Atlas business from my experience and what my doctors heard about it, did not sound good.

I do have a good chiropractor, he is masterful. I go with back pain, go out with none. He was also skeptical about me doing atlas adjustment and wearing a neck brace for a month. Which is what they had me do.

IBest treatments/care really depends on the provider , group or clinic..
I never had multiple x-rays, or any neck brace.
I went to private practice DC that studied a variety of healing therapies.