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 […]
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Chronic Pain: A Functional Medicine and Functional Neurology Approach
Chronic Pain is an epidemic in America with over 100 million people suffering. By definition chronic pain is pain lasting longer than three months. Many chronic pain sufferers have been failed by our healthcare system for various reasons. Without a doubt our healthcare is the best in the world for acute care, however once the […]
Chronic Pain: The Future of Rehabilitation
Chronic Pain: The Future of Rehabilitation For those that suffer with chronic pain the initial trigger could have been from a trauma, poor posture, repetitive stress, metabolic issues such as diabetes or autoimmune issues. Initially, for the most part we do not experience a lot of pain and then over a period of time 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 […]
The Psoas Muscle: Is It The Missing Link To Chronic Lower Back Pain?
The Psoas Muscle: Is This The Link To Chronic Lower Back Pain The psoas is one of the most important yet neglected muscles in the body. It is a muscle that crosses two joints the sacroiliac and the illiofemoral. It also attaches to the anterior and lateral border of the intervertebral disc and on occasion […]
Chronic Pain and a Functional Medicine Approach
Dr. Michael Veselak discusses the root causes of chronic pain and the natural solutions to overcome the discomfort