Dr. Michael Szatalowicz has been practicing in the Metro Milwaukee area since
1984. His training in the Atlas Orthogonal Adjusting Procedure was procured from
the developer and inventor of this fascinating method of treatment,
Dr. Roy W. Sweat.
Dr. Szatalowicz’s primary methodology and focus in treating spine related
conditions is the Atlas Orthogonal adjusting procedure. This procedure is
performed by using a table mounted instrument which is equipped with
measuring devices (protractors) to assist in delivering a very specific vector
adjustment to the atlas bone.
The instrument itself delivers a vibrational force which is sufficient to reposition
the misaligned atlas vertebrae. This instrument is often referred to as a percussion
adjusting instrument or Atlas Orthogonal adjusting instrument. The adjustment itself is completely painless.
The angle of the atlas misalignment is determined by taking three radiographs of
the neck. Specific radiographic measuring instruments are used to calculate the degree of atlas displacement.
The atlas bone is the first vertebrae on top of the spine. The head sits on top of this
bone and is dependent on the atlas being in a correct position in order for it to process vital information to the brain.
The atlas adjustment is not just a neck treatment; it is a full spine treatment. Some
of Dr. Szatalowicz’s work is published in a Medical/Chiropractic text. Upper
Cervical Subluxation Complex: A Review of the Chiropractic and Medical Literature by Kirk Eriksen (Nov 1, 2003)
Dr. Szatalowicz has extensive specialized training in Whiplash Traumatology, Brain
Injury and the physic's of Low Speed Rear Impact Collisions. His knowledge of the
cervical spine is a significant asset to those who have been involved in motor vehicle collisions and have been injured.
Whiplash trauma is a science in itself. The research literature on this complex
health topic is changing constantly, and Dr. Szatalowicz is committed to staying on
the cutting edge of the most pertinent research as it pertains to his patients. Not
only is the understanding of how to treat these injuries necessary, but objectively
identifying the injured tissues through appropriate specialized testing to provide
evidence of their existence, is crucial for an accurate diagnoses, prognosis and in delivering the most effective treatment.
In addition to Dr. Szatalowicz’s specialized training in the upper cervical spine and
whiplash injury, his office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology in the
diagnostic realm. His office is one of only a few clinics in the State of Wisconsin to
have a Videoflouroscopy (digital motion x-ray or VF) unit for diagnosing ligament instability and other related soft tissue pathologies.
Videoflouroscopy analysis is vital in cases in which there is otherwise no evidence
of injury to tissues. VF is sensitive to identifying injuries that MRI, Computerized Tomography (CT) or static spine radiographs often miss.
If you have been injured in a car crash and are in need of specialized care to treat
these injuries, Dr. Szatalowicz invites you to learn more on the topic of whiplash
and review Dr. Szatalowicz's personal credentials at the Spine Research Institute of San Diego’s web site. SRISD.com
Dr. Szatalowicz sincerely appreciates your visit to our website and hope that it has
been informative. If you should have any additional questions regarding your health issues please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Szatalowicz at his office.
