Have you ever caught your reflection and thought, “Huh, why does my head always lean to the left?” Maybe friends tag you in photos and your head is doing that slight lean again — like you’re always mid-shrug. You might chalk it up to habit or bad posture, but here’s a twist: it could be your atlas  throwing things off. Yep, we’re talking about the very first bone in your spine — the C1 vertebra , lovingly known as the atlas. It’s named after the Greek mythological figure who

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Many people are surprised to learn that the upper neck, especially the atlas vertebra, can influence how easily they breathe at night. While sleep apnea is typically associated with airway obstruction or snoring, the alignment of the atlas may play a meaningful role in nighttime breathing comfort. Sleep apnea affects millions of people and is known for disrupting breathing during sleep. Most individuals think immediately of airway narrowing, snoring, or pauses in breath. Howe

Tinnitus, often described as a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in the ears, can be a frustrating and disruptive condition....

How Does Upper Cervical Care Help with Chronic Headaches, Migraines, Vertigo? Short answer (for “People Also Ask”):   Upper cervical care...