Occipital neuralgia is a type of headache that consists of pain, numbness or tingling at the base of the scalp. It is treated very successfully with our chiropractic neurological treatment. We look in depth at all sources of occipital neuralgia - joint, muscle, and nerve.
Is Chiropractic Neurology right for me?
We have excellent results with occipital neuralgia patients, using a combination of functional neurology, chiropractic care, physical rehabilitation, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Our team of Occupational Therapists, Chiropractic Neurologists, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropractic Assistants, and friendly administative staff provide exceptional care along all levels of your problem.
Our Chiropractic Neurologists hold post-doctoral degrees in neurology. They have considerable training and experience in occipital neuralgia diagnosis and treatment and its related pathophysiology. Our doctors also have extensive training in neurological systems, and fellowships in concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and also in vestibular rehabilitation (vertigo/dizziness). This specific combination of experience makes them a valuable asset on your journey to headache free living.
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.
Many occipital neuralgia patients who have failed other treatments are successful with our comprehensive neuroplasticity approach that peers into the inner fabric of the neurology within the brain stem and spinal regions related to headaches. Our extensive post-doctoral neurology training is interwoven into our treatments, engineered to treat the source of your occipital neuralgia at all levels of dysfunction. Many occipital symptoms we are successful with are:
Pain on one side or both sides of the head
Pain that starts in the upper neck/base of the scap and wraps around one side of the scalp, ending behind one eye
Eye (orbital) pain
Pain at the base of the skull
Scalp tenderness
Numb or tingling sensations at base of scalp and along top of head
Neck pain
Dizziness
Pain that radiates down into the shoulder or shoulder blade
Pain, numbness or tingling that radiates down one arm or both arms
Cervicogenic dizziness
Tension headache
Upper back and neck tension
Upward, shallow breathing that causes excessive tensioning on neck and upper back muscles
As Chiropractic Neurologists, we are leading experts in occipital neuraglia. Not only are we extensively trained in neurology, orthopedics, physical therapy and rehabilitation, but we incorporate functional restoration, reintegrating all aspects of your dysfunction. Whether your injury is due to muscle, joint, nerve, brain, or likely a combination, our extensive, post-doctoral neurology education allows us to diagnose the true source of your headache pain or symptoms. Our greater understanding of how your muscles, joints, nerves, and brain interact to form normal function enables us to locate the roots of dysfunction and design a specific treatment plan to treat your occipital neuralgia dysfunction.
Our chiropractic neurologists are experts in all parts of your problem, incorporating a deep understanding of the spine, muscles, nerves and brain. We address not only the physical components of joints and muscles, but also the interconnections of our nerves and brain that create that majestic, integrated system that is you, allowing us to restore function to the most complex disorders and symptoms by reconnecting healthy communication and function. By utilizing the most effective, scientifically proven treatments we're able to enhance joint mobility, restore nerve signaling, reduce muscle tension, and create accurate brain mapping that is essential for normal, symptom-free function.
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 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!).
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