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NC Chiropractic Association

  NOW SERVING TWO
  REGIONS IN N.C.

  THE TRIANGLE
  APEX MEDICAL PARK 
 
1011 W. WILLIAMS ST.
 
SUITE 104 
  APEX, NC 27502 
  PH. 919-303-2213

  EASTERN N.C.
  1304 E. ASH ST.
 
GOLDSBORO, NC 
  27530 
  PH. 919-735-4300


Chiropractic Health Care for Your Active Lifestyle
Chiropractic First!
Atlas Orthogonal Specialty
Gentle, Precise Care at the Brainstem Level

See Chiropractic First! Success X-Rays Before and After

What is different about the Atlas Orthogonal method?

It uses a precise and gentle corrective force.

Where is this force applied?

To the very first vertebrae in your spine, called the atlas. It is located just underneath the skull.

If it is so light of a force, how is it effective?

A number of reasons: Although every other segments of the spine have a disc under it, the atlas does not. It is the lightest bone of the spine, it is the most mobile bone of the spine, and it does not have interlocking joints as do all the other segments.

Why is so much emphasis put on this one segment of the spine?

Because, if it is out of alignment, your head is literally “not on straight”. When your head is off center, a righting reflect kicks in and your body adapts or compensates for that misalignment, shifting your hips, low back and shoulders to re-center your head.

The atlas surrounds your brain stem, while misalignments can interfere in that delicate section of the nervous system ... also 11 of the 12 cranial nerves get their blood supply from the vertebral artery which passes through that vertebrae. While rotation of that light mobile bone can put pressure on that blood vessel.

Dr. Gallagher discusses the atlas alignment with a patient.

Dr. Gallagher discusses the atlas alignment with a patient.

Dr. Gallagher checks the alignment of the atlas.

Dr. Gallagher checks the
alignment of the atlas.

Dr. Gallagher adjusts the atlas

Dr. Gallagher adjusts the atlas.


Atlas Orthogonal X-Rays Before and After Chiropractic First!

Success Story

Thomasina E.

Chiropractic First! Success

I didn’t realize how much I needed to “Get my Head on Straight” until Dr. Gallagher came into my store with his machine / scale and I got on it. I was already aware of some small issues that I had, but didn’t think that just a few, but important adjustments, made all the difference. I am 38 going on 39 and I literally feel like I’m in my early 20’s again. I get restful sleep and my energy level shot right up! Thank you Dr. Gallagher for getting my head on straight!

Before and after xrays for Success!

Success Story

Patricia S.

Chiropractic First! Success

My lower back and right hip had been bothering me for the last 8 years. The pain had increased slowly over time and I was in so much pain that I had trouble walking very far and getting a good night's sleep. I had been skeptical of chiropractic care, but my husband has been a patient of Dr. Gallagher's for years and encouraged me to see him. I received immediate attention from the doctor and he came up with a treatment plan custom designed for me. After only a few visits, I was feeling much better and I could walk without pain. After a few more visits, the pain in my hip decreased dramatically and I was finally able to sleep through the night again. I am now feeling no pain and can enjoy my daily activities.

Before and after xrays for Success!

Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Technique Videos


Chiropractic First! Atlas Orthogonal video
Dr. Patrick Gallagher


Montel Williams on Upper Cervical Technique
Dr. Patrick Kerr


Upper Cervical Chiropractic on "The Doctors"
Dr. Patrick Kerr


Demonstrations of Atlas Orthogonal technique benefits
and of the gentle, non-invasive methods used.
(Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic)

AO Adjustment Video 1* AO Adjustment Video 2*

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HD version (2 MB)
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