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Pelvic asymmetry (pelvic dismetry) or pelvic rotation is one of the most common consequences of an Atlas misalignment or a cranio-mandibular dysfunction. Traditional doctrines tend to overlook the true causes of a "tilted pelvis," applying treatments that do not address the origin of the asymmetry and only produce partial and temporary improvements.
Why do we claim this? For a simple and direct reason: after correcting the Atlas using vibro-resonance, we frequently observe a leveling of the pelvis without the need for other interventions. In cases where this does not occur or the balance is only partial, the cause is almost always linked to a significant cranio-mandibular dysfunction.
There are other contributing factors that can aggravate or cause pelvic obliquity, such as scoliosis or fascial tissue adhesions caused by untreated scars, but these cases are a minority and are not within the scope of our treatment.
Our practice includes photographic documentation before and after the realignment, as well as during the second session, 5 to 7 weeks later. This has allowed us to gather a large amount of data supporting our observations. We are not aware of any other approaches that are so meticulous and well-documented.
You can learn more about the mechanism behind a tilted pelvis here: importance of Atlas correction.
Pelvic asymmetry can give the impression that one leg is longer than the other, even though this is not the case. A chronically tilted pelvis negatively affects the hip joints, knees, feet, and intervertebral discs.
How can you check if your pelvis is tilted? Look in the mirror: is one hip bone higher than the other? A typical feature of a tilted pelvis is this: when standing, do you tend to bend one knee and balance on the other leg? If the answer is yes, it is very likely that your pelvis is tilted.
The leveling of the pelvis may occur immediately after the Atlantomed treatment or progressively as the muscular chains regain balance.
Manual therapies for pelvic asymmetry
Manual therapists, such as physiotherapists and osteopaths, try to realign the tilted pelvis through manipulation techniques, stretches, or specific massages.
As most patients with a tilted pelvis can confirm, the effects of these interventions are only temporary. After brief relief, the pelvic tilt returns to its original state, forcing the patient to undergo regular therapy sessions to manage the pain and continue functioning. Over time, the situation tends to become chronic, creating a favorable environment for more serious issues such as disc herniations, lower back pain, and acute back injuries.
This happens because the cause of the tilted pelvis, often linked to misalignment of the Atlas and/or jaw, is not properly addressed or treated with an effective and lasting solution.
Physiotherapists and osteopaths, despite their best intentions and skills, do not possess a technique as effective as Atlantomed. As a result, they fail to achieve stable and lasting results. They often convince themselves that no definitive solutions exist and, when faced with alternative approaches, tend to label them as quackery.
This attitude persists despite thousands of testimonials from people who, with just two Atlantomed sessions, have permanently resolved their issues. As the saying goes, "There is none so blind as those who will not see."
Jaw and pelvic asymmetry
The connection between posture and dental occlusion is often overlooked. A tilted pelvis, in fact, does not fall within the expertise of traditional dentists, who rarely consider the impact of the jaw on posture. Similarly, manual therapists and orthopedists do not directly address dental malocclusions, focusing only on the jaw muscles.
This separation of fields of expertise prevents a holistic view of the problem: the cranio-mandibular system and the musculoskeletal system are not treated as a single interconnected entity. As a result, the patient is left without a definitive solution, forced to live with recurring symptoms and incomplete therapies.
Functional pelvic tilt
With this animation, you can finally understand how the so-called "shorter leg" works and why the common beliefs surrounding it are incorrect.
If the pelvis does not fully rebalance after the Atlas correction, the cause should be primarily sought in a dental malocclusion accompanied by a cranio-mandibular dysfunction or in the presence of untreated scars. Conditions such as congenital scoliosis, osteoarthritis in the hip or knee joints, or flat feet can also prevent complete pelvic balance.
Pelvic tilt according to doctors and orthopedists
When consulting a doctor or orthopedist for a tilted pelvis, they often diagnose a "shorter leg". However, this statement almost never corresponds to reality.
According to a study conducted by Burkhard Hock, less than 4% of people have a real anatomical difference in leg length (heterometry). In the remaining 96% of cases, the pelvic tilt is due to a functional imbalance of the musculoskeletal system, causing one hip to rotate forward or backward relative to the other. As shown in the video above, the hip shift alters the apparent leg length but not the actual measurement. Additionally, pelvic rotation can be a consequence of lumbar scoliosis.
To "accurately" diagnose pelvic dismetry, doctors and orthopedists often rely on an X-ray of the pelvis. This method introduces a significant perspective error: the pelvis, a three-dimensional structure (height x width x depth), is reduced to a two-dimensional image (height x width).
This limitation leads to the incorrect interpretation of a hip that is spatially forward or backward as a supposed "higher hip", resulting in erroneous diagnoses of lower limb dismetry. Experts in photography and physics immediately recognize the nature of this error.
To correct this supposed dismetry, an orthopedic insole is often prescribed, artificially altering the length of one leg. This practice creates an additional imbalance in the musculoskeletal system, often worsening back pain instead of relieving it. Patients are told that their body "needs to adjust". Typically, the insole only partially compensates for the presumed discrepancy, as a complete correction would be intolerable. Over time, the body adapts to the altered posture induced by the insole. Once accustomed, removing it can intensify the pain, forcing the patient to continue using it. In reality, insoles are a prosthesis that creates genuine postural dependency.
Orthopedic insoles can be appropriate in 4% of cases where there is a real anatomical difference in leg length (heterometry), while in the remaining 96% of cases, they are harmful.
After many years of "we have always done it this way", proprioceptive insoles are gaining popularity, offering a less problematic approach. They stimulate the foot without creating a lift, thereby preventing further imbalance.
Doctors, orthopedists, and therapists from various disciplines are taught to view the musculoskeletal system from the bottom up (ascending), interpreting pelvic tilt as a consequence of a difference in leg length. This seemingly logical perspective does not take into account the true complexity of the human body. A deeper analysis reveals a dynamic, interconnected system influenced by many variables that old orthopedic theories, with their static approach, continue to overlook.
Video interviews on pelvic tilt
testimonies after Atlas realignment
Some forum testimonials
- Pinuccia65: Pelvic asymmetry: now I'm without insoles!
- @ALEX@: Tilted pelvis and other issues: everything disappeared in about 30 days
- Egli Carlo: Pain in the pelvis, knee, ankle, and shoulder
- Other testimonials: tilted pelvis – pelvic asymmetry
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Written by: Alfredo Lerro
