Injuries to the spinal cord can be life-altering, with effects ranging from mild sensory changes to complete paralysis. For clinicians, patients, and caregivers alike, understanding what a spinal cord injury (SCI) is—and how it affects the body—is essential to optimizing recovery and guiding … [Read more...] about Anatomy, Impact, and Neurological Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord Injuries
Enhancing Sensorimotor Integration in Cervical Dystonia: A Chiropractic Neurology Perspective
Cervical dystonia (also known as spasmodic torticollis) is a complex neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, sustained, or intermittent contractions of the neck muscles. These contractions often lead to abnormal head postures, tremors, and significant functional impairment. … [Read more...] about Enhancing Sensorimotor Integration in Cervical Dystonia: A Chiropractic Neurology Perspective
10 Ways to Calm Anxiety—and How Chiropractic Neurology Can Help You Respond More Effectively
That racing heartbeat. The shortness of breath. The overwhelming fear that something is wrong—even when everything seems “fine.” Anxiety attacks do not just affect your thoughts—they hit your whole body. If you have ever felt stuck in one, you know how hard it can be to feel grounded or in … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Calm Anxiety—and How Chiropractic Neurology Can Help You Respond More Effectively
Reconnecting the Disconnect: Understanding and Treating Functional Neurological Disorder
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), you may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or dismissed. Perhaps you have been told that “nothing is wrong” because your test results are normal—even though your body says otherwise. You might be experiencing … [Read more...] about Reconnecting the Disconnect: Understanding and Treating Functional Neurological Disorder
Twists and Turns: Understanding Dystonias Through Functional Neurology
You might be facing involuntary muscle contractions, odd twisting postures, or repetitive movements you cannot control. Dystonia can be focal—like writer’s cramp or cervical dystonia—or more widespread. You feel stuck and uncertain how to regain ease and function. Movement Does Not Work the Way You … [Read more...] about Twists and Turns: Understanding Dystonias Through Functional Neurology
Rewiring a Fatigued Nervous System: Hope for Those with ME/CFS
You Feel Exhausted/Fatigued—But Not Just Tired You wake up feeling as if you have already run a marathon. Simple tasks like making breakfast or taking a shower leave you completely drained. Friends do not understand why you cancel plans, and doctors may have told you that your blood work looks … [Read more...] about Rewiring a Fatigued Nervous System: Hope for Those with ME/CFS
Trapped in Motion: Rewiring the Brain After Mal de Debarquement Syndrome
You Have Found Solid Ground, But Your Brain Has Not You step off a boat, a plane, or a treadmill. But instead of returning to the stability of dry land, it feels like you are still in motion. The floor rocks beneath you. The room gently sways. Days go by—and the sensation does not stop. This … [Read more...] about Trapped in Motion: Rewiring the Brain After Mal de Debarquement Syndrome
How the Vestibular System Shapes Balance, Emotion, and Autonomic Health
You Were Made to Feel Steady We take balance for granted—until it is gone. Whether it is a sudden wave of dizziness while turning your head, a vague sense of disequilibrium in crowded environments, or full-blown vertigo, dysfunction in the vestibular system can turn everyday life into a … [Read more...] about How the Vestibular System Shapes Balance, Emotion, and Autonomic Health
When Pain Will Not Let Go: A Chiropractic Neurology Approach to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
The Pain That Does Not Make Sense ❮ ❯ You sprained your ankle—or maybe you broke a bone in your hand. Weeks go by, and the pain … [Read more...] about When Pain Will Not Let Go: A Chiropractic Neurology Approach to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome