Dislocated atlas vertebra: how the atlasprofilax technique works

The atlasprofilax technique was developed between 1993 and 1996 by the Swiss René-Claudius Schümperli.

It is based on the correct repositioning of the atlas, the first cervical vertebra. Is carried out through a specific massage on the short muscles of the neck.

Atlas vertebra: what happens if it dislodges

After several years of research, Schümperli, a fan of manual techniques suffering from multiple health problems resulting from accidents, discovered that The atlas (the first cervical vertebra) is dislocated (dislocated) in most people.

Besides, due to causes such as difficult deliveries, falls throughout life or traffic accidentsthe dislocation of the atlas can worsen and cause new symptoms and ailments, or worsen and make existing ones chronic.

When the atlas vertebra is dislocated or dislocateddepending on its angle of rotation can cause narrowing of the volume of the skull hole and of the vertebral canal, causing the spinal cord, as well as part of the cranial nerves and the Nerve endings are very compressed and even permanently clamped.

This dislocation in turn causes the vertebral arteries, the carotid artery and the lymphatic vessels to suffer a strong and constant pressurewhich gives rise to headaches and migraines, postural problems (cold shoulders, rotation of the pelvis…), tingling and paresthesia in the arms and legs, tiredness chronic pain in the neck, jaw, neck and back in general, pains diffuse and changing joints, herniated discs, scoliosis, vertigo…

Schümperli started from the evidence that this vertebra is not only the support of the head, but also responsible for the balance, posture and guidance of the spine and skeleton.

What are the risks of repositioning the atlas vertebra?

To alleviate these dysfunctions, Schümperli developed a deep and specific massage method thatapplied to the short muscles of the neck, achieves return the atlas to its natural position.

Lluís Manent, specialist in atlasprofilax with consultation in Barcelonapoints out that the technique is absolutely positive and that does not carry any risk or side effect adverse, since in no case are abrupt or aggressive manipulations carried out.

Manent further argues that for mechanical and anatomical reasons a correctly repositioned atlas cannot come off again from its natural position, something that explains why the treatment only requires two sessions.

“During the first session, the position of the person’s atlas is evaluated and it is corrected or relocation and after a few weeks the the second sessionconsisting of a control massage to follow the evolution of the regenerative process”, comments the therapist.

It adds that “as regards the most common reactions Already in the first session you usually experience a deep relaxation and a unlock of certain parts of the body that were contracted or sore.

Perhaps the person is surprised by moving his head easily and in the short or medium term he sees how your aches and pains disappearthat he has gained flexibility, that his posture is more upright, have more energy and feels less tired…”

But he warns that “also It can happen that the person experiences in a first phase tiredness, aches and muscular tensionss on the neck, some point on the back or lower back, indicating that the self-healing process has started.”

Atlasprofilax and multiple sclerosis: Joan’s case

Joan Serra, a 46-year-old agricultural machinery mechanic and resident of Manlleu (Barcelona)suffers from multiple sclerosis for more than eleven years and thanks his naturopathic doctor who two years ago advised him to visit a specialist who practices this method.

“When I visited Lluís Manell I had serious difficulties walking (walked half crouched), sharp pains in the cervical and other points of the back, frequent headaches, muscle stiffness, extreme tiredness, double visionblood supply problems and a whole set of symptoms that seriously affected my quality of life, which is why I was about to throw in the towel and leave the company I ran”, explains Joan.

On his first visit, Lluís asked him, among other things, about the illnesses and accidents he had suffered, to which he replied that he had had several traffic accidentsthe first of them, very serious, at the age of 18, which had caused the typical whiplash.

“The therapist then proceeded to massage me and weeks later I went for a second and final follow-up visitJoan explains.

Lluís Manent assures that In people who have suffered a whiplash, the chances of developing multiple sclerosis in the short, medium or long term are multiplied by thirteenaccording to statistics, without the cause being investigated.

“We consider that due to the strong blow, the atlas moves even more and causes a very significant compression of the medullary canal producing a ‘short circuit’ of the spinal tracts responsible for balance, motor sensitivity, etc., in addition to affect the locomotor, neuromuscular and nervous systemamong other repercussions.

The therapist claims that After the treatment Joan has undergone a spectacular transformation.

“His cervical back pain, extreme fatigue and headaches have disappeared. Double vision problems have improved a lot, has regained balance and walking is no longer as difficult for him as before.

Joan is feeling so well that he has recovered the desire to continue with his business and has sent his entire family to Lluís’s office. “It has even changed my character and vision of thingsJoan concludes.

The atlasprofilax method has also been shown to be effective in cases of vertigo, chronic fatigue, migraine, and muscle and osteoarticular pain.among others.

How to find an atlasprofilax therapist?

The Atlasprofilax method is practiced only the therapists called “atlasprof”specialized in this technique and who have been qualified by the Atlas Academy Switzerland.

They all are members of the AtlasPROfilax® Spain Association, accredited and registered in the register of State Associations. More information about the Atlasprofilax method and professionals throughout the country on their website.