Precision Upper

Cervical or Atlas Orthogonal Technique is a little known chiropractic

procedure fast becoming the preferred method in many chiropractic offices.

Founded by Georgia Chiropractor Dr. Roy Sweat, D.C., the technique is

"a gentle, effective approach to renewed health and relief of discomfort

without manipulation," according to the Atlas Orthogonal Web site

(www.atlasorthogonalality.com).

Currently there

are less than 200 doctors worldwide who are certified. Fayette County

is home to at least four chiropractors who are certified in the technique.

The Atlas is

the first vertebra in the spine. Because the atlas is the top bone of

the spine, if it rotated out of position it can twist the entire spinal

structure, throwing your whole body is off balance. It can also cause

improper or restricted nerve flow. According to AOT practitioners, misalignment

of the vertebrae can cause a variety of problems including migraines and

sciatica. They liken not having the doughnut shaped vertebrae balanced

to driving a misaligned car.

When the critical

alignment of the spinal column is disturbed, nature begins immediately

to attempt to repair and heal the damage. Chiropractors work to aid and

speed up the healing process with methods which, like nature's own, are

safe and generally painless.

The goal of

the AO chiropractor is to stabilize the position of the spine and move

the patient from crisis care into recovery with as few adjustments as

possible. Although chiropractors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment

of spinal conditions, their care often results in improvement in the health

of other parts of the body not generally associated with the spine.

AOT is a gentle

method of correction using a specially designed instrument designed to

deliver a precise chiropractic adjustment. A mechanical impulse is delivered

through a metal stylus by means of a pressure controlled actuator. The

correction occurs within the normal range of motion of the vertebra unlike

manipulation which, by definition, takes the joint slightly beyond the

end range of motion.

For more information,

contact one of the following:

Marilyn L Durden,

D.C.

1130 Senoia Rd., Suite B-4

Tyrone, GA 30290

770-631-7600

Vince Vellucci,

D.C.

185 Georgia Ave. East

Fayetteville, GA 30214

770-461-0055

Andy D'Amato,

D.C.

Brad Brunet, D.C.

288 Hwy. 314, Suite C

Fayetteville, GA 30214

678-817-4053

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