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Atlas - the first vertebra of the neck/cervical regions of the spine.

Atlas Orthogonal - the atlas is a perfect vertical and horizontal alignment with the head and neck.

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BCAO - Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist

Cervical Vertebra - the seven vertebra that make up the neck region of your spine.

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Disc - the cartilage that is the "cushion" between vertebra. It is 75% water and filled with nerves, but it has very little blood supply.

Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) - A doctor that specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders caused by spinal subluxation/misalignments.

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Herniated Disc (also protruded, bulging, or slipped disc) - a condition where the nucleus of the disc becomes inflamed and contacts a spinal nerve and/or the spinal cord. Although it rarely requires surgery, it is the number one reason low back surgery is performed.

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Orthogonal - the word ortho means right angles; ogonias means joints.

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Subluxation - a misaligned vertebra causing spinal nerve and/or spinal cord irritation.