Atlas

Atlas · Published May 25, 2026

Atlas – first cervical vertebra: consequences of displacement and myths about its fixing

Who among us has not heard of the hero of Greek myths Atlas, who, as punishment for his disobedience, was forced to hold the firmament on his shoulders. The first cervical vertebra, which performs equally important functions in the human body, was named after him. In this article we will talk…

Atlas and jaw: why manual neck correction does not always help

Even people far removed from medicine know very well about the negative consequences of displacement of the first cervical vertebra, the atlas: migraines, headaches, dizziness, pain in the neck, shoulders and back, and even mental disorders. Yet when consulting a manual therapist or bonesetter, many…

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