Greek Origin -- "to carry"The first (top) bone in the neck, the atlas, supports the skull. The brain stem and spinal nerves travel down to the body through the atlas.
Latin Origin -- "axle"
The second bone in the neck, the axis, forms the pivot upon which the head rotates. The brain stem and spinal nerves travel down to the body through the axis.
In order to answer this question, you need to know what we believe.
We believe:
- The body was created by God with the amazing ability to heal itself.
- Every child deserves to live a full and healthy life.
- Chiropractors are the only health care practitioners in the world trained to detect and remove vertebral subluxation.
- The earlier children receive specific chiropractic care the better their health will be now and in the future.
- Doctors of Chiropractic have a great gift to offer and a message of hope that will free children from the shackles of medication and disease.
Our vision is "Taking the BIG IDEA to the Little People"©. We exist to help Chiropractors reach the children of the world with chiropractic care. Ultimately, we hope to bring more children under care so they can enjoy a lifetime of good health! Read about Healthy Spines + Healthy Habits = Healthy Kids™ on the ChiroKiddos Blog!