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🚨 What Happens When the Atlas Is Misaligned?

When the Atlas shifts—even slightly—it can irritate the brainstem and create what we call neurological facilitation.In simple terms:➡️ The nervous system stays stuck in a high-distress signal.This can lead to:Lowered pain toleranceWidespread muscle and tissue pain (fibromyalgia)Increased stress sensitivityHeadachesSleep problemsDigestive issuesWhy digestion?Because cranial nerve #10—the vagus nerve—comes directly off the brainstem, and it innervates the entire gastrointestinal tract.This is why Atlas issues are often connected to:IBSCrohn’s diseaseUlcerative colitisColic and constipation in babies Atlas