When your atlas vertebra is out of alignment
Dealing with an atlas vertebra out of alignment can feel like your whole body is just slightly glitching out in ways you can't quite put your finger on. It's one of those things where you might not even know the name of the bone that's causing the trouble, but you definitely feel the ripple effects from your head down to your toes. The atlas, or the C1 vertebra, is the very first bone at the top of your spine. It's tiny—only weighing a couple of ounces—but it's carrying the weight of your entire head, which is usually about ten to twelve pounds. ...