What is the Atlas Orthogonal Technique?
An Atlas Orthogonal Specialist has specialized, post-graduate training in the structure, function and biomechanics of the upper cervical spine. The A. O. Technique (Atlas Orthogonal) is a safe, effective and gentle program utilizing precision treatment without drugs, surgery or spinal manipulation. After a thorough history and examination, Dr. Fiorini will seek out misalignments of the Atlas (the top vertebrae in the cervical spine) by measuring the length of the patient’s legs. Such a misalignment or subluxation, can cause the body structure to become unbalanced and result in muscle contractions that result in one leg appearing to be shorter than the other. If the spine becomes abnormally curved, even by a small degree, profound results may occur. If left untreated, the health of the entire body may be affected. This is especially true when the cervical spine (neck) is misaligned. What is Body Balance? The Atlas is in perfect position when it sits level or square (Orthogonally) on the
