FAQs

What exactly is an Atlas Orthogonist?

The ATLAS ORTHOGONIST is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic who, in addition to six or more years of education, utilizes a light force method of adjusting the cervical spine. This method is gentle and effective and requires post-graduate training.

How does this unique method differ from General Chiropractic treatment?

One of the most obvious differences is the gentle, painless way in which he/she works. No strenuous manipulation is ever employed or needed. The ATLAS ORTHOGONISTS methods require such light touches to the affected area that patients, who may expect more forceful manipulations as part of their treatment, find it hard to believe that anything effective has been accomplished. Their doubts and fears quickly vanish shortly after realizing the results obtained.

How does gentle treatment work?

The Atlas Orthogonist works in a way which speeds and encourages the body's own healing process. The doctor aids that process by gently adjusting the cervical vertebrae back toward normal alignment, thus helping the entire body. The Chiropractor's patients, men, women and children, soon realize that health care need not be harsh or painful to be effective. Prevention and early detection of misalignments through regular checkups is the key to natural health.

Who can benefit from an Atlas Orthogonist?

Almost anyone who is experiencing a departure from optimal health, or those who are at their optimum and would like to remain there. Since the spine is the central core of the human body, it is vitally important that it be examined on a periodic basis even though there may be no apparent signs of trouble.

How is the care determined?

The care is decided upon after a thorough evaluation of the patient's spine and prior health history. Combining that information with the results of any chiropractic examination findings, leg measurements, temperature differential studies, and X-ray studies, the doctor is able to pinpoint accurately the source of the problem and decide upon the best plan of health care.

Are Radiographs (X-rays) necessary?

Yes, if qualifying findings are discovered during examination. It is very important that certain radiographs be made so that the most gentle and precise care can be rendered.

"To see is to know
to not see. . . is to guess."

Drs. Roundy and DeCapp will never guess about your health. Your doctor, who has had extensive radiographic (x-ray) training, will never require radiographic studies which are not vital to the correction of vertebral subluxation complexes.