The Power of Chiropractic Care: Enhancing Pain, Mood, and Sleep Through Neuroplasticity Chiropractic care is often associated with relieving physical discomfort, but its impacts extend far beyond pain relief. A growing body of evidence highlights how upper cervical chiropractic adjustments can influence brain function, mood, and sleep quality. These benefits are linked to neuroplasticity—the brain’s…
Blurry Vision After a Concussion: The Role of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care Blurry vision after a concussion is a common and often overlooked symptom that can affect a person’s quality of life. After mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or whiplash, balance, vision, and brain function can all be disrupted due to damage to critical neurological…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Neck Pain after an Injury: Understanding the Connection Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that involves extreme tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest. While it can be caused by several factors, neck trauma including whiplash is increasingly recognized as a potential trigger. Many people suffer neck injuries without realizing…
Supplements for Concussion and Brain Health When it comes to brain health, especially after a concussion, supporting the healing process is vital. This extends beyond traumatic brain injuries to include neurodegenerative conditions: Post-concussion Syndrome and Whiplash Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Fibromyalgia Parkinson’s disease Alzheimer’s dementia Multiple sclerosis A tailored regimen of…
How the Upper Neck Can Contribute to Autoimmune Diseases in the Brain Autoimmune diseases can be debilitating, affecting various parts of the body, including the brain. One area that has garnered attention in the study of these diseases is the upper neck, or craniocervical junction (CCJ). The CCJ is a critical area where the base…
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: An Autoimmune Condition of the Central Nervous System Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune condition that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS). This debilitating disease is characterized by the degeneration of neural tissue, which can be identified through MRI scans. Patients with MS experience a variety of sudden and strange…
The 5 Things You Need to Know About Chiari Malformation A Chiari malformation occurs when a portion of the brainstem descends below the normal space inside your skull and into your spinal canal. Imagine a balloon with a piece of string attached. The balloon represents your brain, and the string is your spinal cord. If…
The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a functional neurological disorder. It is characterized by full-body pain, weakness, brain fog and chronic fatigue. Fibromyalgia is also a diagnosis of exclusion. This means that the symptoms are 100% real – it is NOT all just in your head! – BUT that…