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Atlas laterality, if severe enough, can irritate the vertebral artery (See Animation below)[]

Atlas Laterality Linked to Vertebral Artery Compression

Atlas Laterality Linked to Vertebral Artery Irritation





























Currently, there is a research project underway at the International Academy of RPT to investigate this link between head tilt/vertebral artery irritation and determine if the arterial irritation, if severe enough, could result in cerebral hypoxia.[]

Professor/Dr Brian A Rothbart[]

Director of Research, International Academy RPT[]

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