Cervical Dystonia is also known as Spasmodic Torticollis, it is described as a focal dystonia (or localized) that involves the neck and sometimes the shoulder. Specifically, the Sternocleidomastoid muscle is the main tissue involved, as it contracts to cause a torsionional aspect of the neck and head in a lateral and rotated position. This can be a sustained contaction, or a jerky or clonic movement may be associated, as it will sometimes switch from side to side. It can occur as a primary disorder (not involved with any other neurological condition), or secondary (involving additional metabolic, pharmaceutical or previous injury). The etiology of Cervical Dystonia is unknown, but we now understand that it is associated with the Basal Ganglia and Parietal lobe of the Cortex. Cervical Dystonia can be inherited, as the DYT1 gene has been linked to individuals with this disorder.
Our Chiropractic (Functional) Neurologists evaluate the brain and neurological system through sophisticated eye movement and balance (vestibular) testing that maps brain function, locating problematic areas that are causing your tremors.
How is this possible? Each eye movement correlates to a specific part of the brain, allowing us to diagnose errors within your neurological system that are causing your tremors. MRI's, CT and other medical testing only show pathology, not function. Function refers to how strong your system is. In the neurological system the strength of function is determined by the amount of connections in your brain. Greater number of connections = faster, more accurate function. You've probably already been cleared of pathology through a series of medical testing yet you still have symptoms. You may have even been told there's nothing with you. Our neurological testing shows where brain dysfunction is occurring so we can develop a specific treatment plan to restore the specific problematic regions. Symptoms that may occur with tremor:
Is Chiropractic (Functional) Neurology right for me?
We use a combination of functional neurology, chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to treat the source of tremors. 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 post-doctoral training in neurology, and have fellowships in concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and also in vestibular rehabilitation (vertigo/dizziness).
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 effects on concussion/TBI patients and their symptoms. We've seen many miraculous recoveries with the help of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. 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!).
