Dr. Spurgeon employs a multitude of techniques that he has learned with over a decade of experience in chiropractic. However, many of his patients seek him out for his extensive trainging and experience with Atlas Orthogonal Technique, as he is one of less than 300 doctors certified in the technique in the world. He has worked in clinics around the country specializing in the technique, and was even recruited to work in Dubai to bring his expertise to the area. He has now been practicing in the Kansas City Area since 2012. One of his goals is to make the gentle and specific neck technique accessible to the many people who are suffering in this area and beyond.
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Dr. Spurgeon was an associate under Dr. Roy Sweat (atlas orthogonal founder) in 2010
Dr. Spurgeon (middle) posing with former NFL players Drew Bledsoe (left) and Tony Graziani. He met them at an atlas orthogonal seminar in Oregon as they are both advocating for the use of atlas orthogonal being implemented into the NFL to help reduce the symptoms we are seeing with CTE and post concussion syndrome.
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In the video below, Dr. Spurgeon gives a brief overview of AOT
Watch former Chicago Bear player, Jim McMahon, as he finds relief with AOT adjustments - Originally seen on ESPN's 30 for 30
Atlas Orthogonal Technique in Dr. Spurgeon’s words:
“I grew up seeing chiropractors, I thought everybody got adjusted. It wasn’t until I was older and I was going through Chiropractic College when I realized that there were people who didn’t go to see chiropractors, and some were even scared to get adjusted. It was then that I thought, ‘why would somebody not want to be adjusted?’ I came up with two possibilities. Number one, some people thought that adjusting didn’t do anything. They thought it was all placebo, no actual realignment would happen. Second, some people may be scared of getting hurt while being adjusted. That’s what made Atlas Orthogonal make sense. The technique is designed with pre and post x-rays in mind, therefore we can see the results. Also, there should be immediate decrease in tenderness/pain at the upper cervical spine. Also, it is one of the most gentle techniques available. Because of the specificity and accuracy involved, we can adjust the vertebrae into alignment with a tiny amount of force, therefore minimal chance of injury. I never had any "miracle" story of chiropractic occur to me that got me into the profession. I just felt good after getting adjusted. But I saw a “miracle” occur in front of me and that helped me determine I would practice Atlas Orthogonal Technique. It was one of my first days in the “main clinic” at Palmer (Chiropractic College). I was observing as I had just entered as an intern. An established patient entered the clinic. I was informed that she was previously a victim of a car accident that had broken the top vertebrae of her neck, the atlas. The fracture had gone unnoticed at the time, and the bone healed on its own. Due to the way it healed, it seemed to be causing a lot of problems with her. She was visibly shaking with tremors as she walked into the room. She had labored breathing, sunglasses on (indoors) due to light sensitivity, and she just looked in rough shape. She was soon adjusted with Atlas Orthogonal instrument About thirty seconds after the adjustment was made and she was helped to a sitting position, the ensuing results were amazing. Her eyes slowly opened wide, the tremors left her body, and her breathing became more regular. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Seeing these immense changes in front of me with such a gentle force made another big impact on me, encouraging me to further my studies in this technique. Fast forward several years and I have become Board Certified in the Technique. And while have seen great results with many techniques, I prefer Atlas Orthogonal Technique for any difficult cases concerning the head and neck.” |
Watch below to see AOT featured as a treatment for chronic headaches and migraine following a horse-riding accident
AOT introduction video
From the Sweat Institute (research institute for Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic):
“The art and science of Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic is the study of the spine with specific concentration on the first bone in the neck, the Atlas vertebrae. A conventional chiropractic adjustment is done with the Doctor’s hands, but Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic utilizes a precise, repeatable, x-ray-analyzed chiropractic program to adjust the Atlas vertebrae by a percussive force Instrument. In doing so, the Doctors remove nerve interference. The Georgia Institute of Technology’s engineering department helped Dr. Sweat develop, define and refine the x-ray vector program of adjusting. Seven AO Instruments have been updated for precision and excellence over the years. The R.W. Sweat Foundation research studies have helped millions of patients and their families, students and doctors. And since its development there have been numerous books and articles on the subject. Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic is taught at five Chiropractic Colleges, and is practiced in six countries and at more than 600 chiropractic practices worldwide. Medical doctors, neurologists, podiatrists, endocrinologists, dentists and other chiropractors refer their patients to the Sweat Institute for Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic. The Orthogonal Chiropractic adjustment is easy, painless and full of incredible results without manipulation. Your Cervical Spine is vital to your health and well-being. Healing takes time. Human nature tempts to put off seeking relief for our physical problems, and then makes us impatient for relief. Remember, only a thorough treatment plan can provide lasting relief. There are no shortcuts to good health. Time and professional care are the only answers.” |
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