Many patients arrive at our office with a familiar story. They have persistent pain, fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, poor balance, neuropathy, digestive problems, or difficulty recovering from an injury. Their testing may have ruled out a serious disease, yet they still do not feel or function well. This does not mean their symptoms are imaginary. […]
Functional Neurology
Balance Problems After 60: When It’s the Brain, Not the Ears
You’ve noticed something is different. Maybe you feel unsteady walking down stairs. Maybe you sway slightly when you stand up. Maybe you’ve had a fall, or a close call. Maybe you’re avoiding certain activities you used to enjoy because you don’t feel as sure on your feet. You may have been told this is “just […]
OTOLITHS: A POWERFUL BRAIN RECEPTOR
Otoliths are among the most powerful sensory receptors in the brain for certain types of information, particularly regarding gravity and linear acceleration, but whether they are the “most powerful” overall depends on the context and the sensory system being considered. Why Otoliths Are Powerful: Direct Connection to Primitive Brain Centers: The vestibular system, including the […]
Functional Neurology: A Dynamic Way to Assess and Treat Brain Function
What is Functional Neurology? Functional Neurology is a dynamic way to assess and treat the nervous system and brain function. As you are well aware the growing number of brain-related disorders are growing at an alarming rate. Conditions such as Parkinsons, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, ADHD and even Chronic Pain and Traumatic Brain Injuries can be […]