The Atlas or C1 subluxation is one of the
most common subluxations I find. Due to the intimate connection with the brain stem, however, this problem can lead to a wide range of health problems, including headaches, neck pain, vertigo, poor posture, low energy, and various dysfunctions of the brain and nervous system. One of the major causes of this subluxation is the microtruama of simply spending prolonged periods with the neck flexed or bent down. Bending your head forward by just 15 degrees, effectively doubles the pressure on your neck. Bending your head down by 60 degrees, increases the weight on your neck by up to 600%. Unfortunately, with the increasing prevalence of smartphones these days, this problem is only getting worse. Studies have also shown that cell phones can disturb sleep patterns, contribute to depression, and, according to the World Health Organization, even increase your risk of brain cancer. Fortunately, chiropractic adjustments can help improve the resilience of your spine and the overall function of your nervous system, but spending less time on your phone will help even more.
For more information:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/wellbeing/healthadvice/11250365/Is-your-technology-killing-you.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVrxlCYXW84
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/news/who-says-cell-phones-possibly-cause-cancer
http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/06/17/heavy-cell-phone-use-linked-to-depression-sleep-problems-in-young-people/40262.html
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