What is Dysautonomia? Dysautonomia is simply a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. There are two branches: sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and digest”). These branches are in the central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous systems. Therefore, there are many possible areas of damage, especially following a concussion or whiplash injury. […]
Forward Head Posture
Consequences of Forward Head Posture “Text Neck” A recent study in the Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation (April 28th, 2020) showed how looking at your cell phone for only forty minutes caused damage to neck proprioception. There are three pathways into the brain that affect balance and control the postural muscle tone of your neck: […]
Simple Balance Test
Try This Simple Balance Test Maybe you don’t think my treatment is for you, but try this balance test. If you were to kick a ball, put the leg you would kick with in a tandem stance in front of your other leg with an inch of separation between your feet. Close your eyes. You should be able […]
Parkinson’s Disease
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive brain disorder that causes loss of muscle control and affects nearly one million people in the United States alone. The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation says the disease involves “the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain,” many of which produce dopamine, a […]
Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Visual Disturbances are Associated with Whiplash
Whiplash Can Cause Dizziness There is considerable evidence to support the importance of cervical afferent dysfunction in the development of dizziness, unsteadiness, visual disturbances, altered balance, and altered eye and head movement control following neck trauma, especially in those with persistent symptoms. However, there are other possible causes for these symptoms, and secondary adaptive changes […]