Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Improve Post Concussion Syndrome Years after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
March 10, 2021
The results clearly demonstrate that HBOT can induce neuroplasticity and significant brain function improvement in mild TBI patients with prolonged Post-Concussion-Syndrome at late chronic stage, years after brain injury (1).
Approximately 70-90% of the TBI cases are classified as mild, and up to 25% of them will not recover and suffer chronic...
Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Portland Maine
March 10, 2021
What is happening during Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT? Under pressure, increased amounts of oxygen are transferred into the plasma of your blood, which usually contains about 3% oxygen. This increases to about 97% oxygen during hyperbaric therapy, allowing oxygen to diffuse into tissue 400% deeper than would normally be allowed. This allows tissue to...
Brain remapping to restore your back, neck and joint pain
February 19, 2021
Many of us do not consider that our brain is really made up of a bunch of maps that relate to each part of our body. This brain receives information from our body via receptor activation that delivers important feedback as to where we are in space. The brain needs an accurate map so that it can coordinate the joints, muscles and tendons of our body in an...
Visual disturbance, dizziness, headaches and other neurological complaints after concussion due to convergence excess/spasm.
February 19, 2021
I recently evaluated a patient whose diagnosis was post-concussion syndrome, which affects 20-30% (number varies) of individuals after their initial concussion causing prolonged symptoms. She came in with many complaints after experiencing multiple concussions - daily headaches behind her eyes that would often radiate to her temples on both sides,...
Double vision (diplopia) is a common complaint after concussion and often part of post-concussion syndrome
February 19, 2021
Double vision is a common complaint seen in our office and is often observed in patients after concussion and post-concussion syndrome. It may be difficult for these individuals to focus on objects, especially at near distance and may appear fuzzy, blurry or double. These patients may complain of headaches, often around the forehead and behind the eyes as...
Early Intervention of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is important in reducing long-term effects of neuronal stress or damage sustained during mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as concussion.
November 28, 2020
After a concussion we are providing decreased oxygen to our brain because we cannot deliver as much blood flow to it as usual. Concussive Injury leads to a period of decreased cerebral blood flow, rendering the brain ill-equipped to meet the energy demands required for restoring homeostasis. This so-called "energy crisis" creates a potential window of...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - miracle treatment?
August 6, 2020
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is turning heads as new research reveals incredible possibilities for healing. Not only for injured muscles, joints and wounds, but exceptional progress has been made in the research of neurocognitive conditions and the use of hyperbaric oxygen. We are seeing tremendous results in patients who have experienced traumatic brain...
Podcast on : Concussion Management
June 30, 2020
Listen to a recent podcast on breakthroughs in concussion management: Interview with the founder and clinic director of Portland Chiropractic Neurology, Dr. Aaron MacArthur as he discusses how we've been able to help so many concussion patients
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Primary vs. Secondary Headaches
June 30, 2020
Primary headaches are those that do not have a known cause, which we refer to as idiopathic. These are the tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches and the occipital neuralgias of the world. Secondary headaches are when there are more severe neurological implications and can be caused by tumor, aneurysm, CSF blockage, infection,...
How does your neck or back pain affect the brain?
June 10, 2020
The results are quite profound
Receptors (signaling structures) within your joints and muscles that comprise every region of your spine, shoulder, elbow, hip, knee et cetera are primary activators of your brain. Through various sensory pathways (Dorsal Column Medial Lemniscus, Spinothalamic, spinocerebellar tracts) we send information to our brain...