Balance problems

There are varying degrees of imbalance, from mild to severe. Common causes of imbalance are vestibular dysfunction, cerebellar dysfunction, autonomic dysregulation, post-concussion syndrome, post-stroke, spinal conditions and pain, neck problems, and back problems among others. Dysfunction and poor communication in the areas of our brain responsible for balance and their connections are often the cause of balance issues. Many symptoms of imbalance patients experience are due to slow communication as a result of disrupted neuropathways. These neuropathways act as roads in our brain, carrying information accurately and quickly to create healthy balance. Our Functional Neurologists are experts in healing the source of imbalance and addressing the disrupted neuropathways and their connections that occur as a result of injuries such as TBI, concussion, migraine, vertigo/dizziness, and spinal issues. 

Our Chiropractic (Functional) Neurologists evaluate brain function through sophisticated eye movement and balance (vestibular) testing that maps brain function, locating weaker areas and slow signaling that causes symptoms. How is this possible? Each eye movement relates to a specific part of the brain, allowing us to detect errors that we can trace back to find the origin of your symptoms and disrupted neuropathways. MRI's, CT and other testing only show pathology, not function. They show what HAS happened, not what IS happening. Our testing shows how well (or poorly) the brain is functioning (what IS happening). In addition, we perform tilt table testing that allows us to locate and understand exactly where the source of your autonomic dysfunction is, which is a major part of TBI. Symptoms that may be related to imbalance are:

  • light and sound sensitivity
  • brain fog
  • memory issues
  • nausea
  • headaches
  • migraines
  • eye tracking issues 
  • double vision
  • focus issues/vision changes
  • poor concentration
  • difficult looking at multiple objects at different depths
  • pupil size changes
  • eye pain
  • disorientation
  • visual lag 
  • imbalance
  • vertigo
  • dizziness
  • dizziness/light headed upon standing (Dysautonomia, POTS)
  • neck pain
  • pain at the base of the skull
  • disrupted sleep
  • emotional changes
  • easily overwhelmed in busy environments
  • digestive changes
  • Bowel/Bladder changes (often urinary urgency) associated with autonomic dysfunction

*additional symptoms apply

Is Chiropractic (Functional) Neurology right for me? 

We have excellent results with many balance disorders, using a combination of functional neurology, chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Our team of Occupational Therapists, Chiropractic Neurologists, Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropractic Assistants, and friendly administative staff provide exceptional care along all levels of your problem. 

Our Functional Neurology team has extensive training in neurology. Our doctors have fellowships in concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and also in vestibular rehabilitation (vertigo/dizziness/imbalance). Dysautonomia is a major part of imbalance and is an area our doctors have extensive training. 

We specialize in treating difficult and complex cases, often having failed treatments through other endeavors. Our chiropractic neurology approach locates the root cause, looking in depth at all systems and their interactions through the complexities of the nervous system. Once we have located the problem(s), we then create a specific treatment plan to address and restore function to all of the involved structures and connections, creating complete restoration for the individual as symptoms abate.

In addition to our neurological rehabilitation, we also offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, both deep pressure with pure oxygen and mild pressure chambers with concentrated oxygen. Research has shown that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has tremendous healing the brain and the areas responsible for balance. Our patients usually receive a combination of functional neurology rehabilitation and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for the fastest, complete healing and return you to normal function (sometimes better!). 

 

 

 

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