Intracranial Hypertension and Concussion Intracranial hypertension is a common brain condition that develops following a concussion or whiplash injury. In brief, IH occurs when there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the brain. It is linked with swelling of the brain tissue (aka chronic traumatic encephalopathy, CTE) and is associated with a variety…
How Brain Fog relates to a Neck Injury Have you ever felt like you’re walking through life in a mental haze, unable to focus, remember details, or think clearly? This common yet frustrating experience is often referred to as “brain fog.” Despite being a non-medical term, brain fog describes a very real and disruptive collection…
Whiplash and Dizziness: What’s the Connection? Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms following a whiplash injury. Even without neck pain or headaches, dizziness can indicate damage to your cervical spine. Understanding the Cervical Spine and Dizziness Your neck contains three primary types of nerve receptors: Pain receptors Pressure receptors (detect movement) Proprioceptors (regulate…
Post-Concussion Syndrome: Understanding the Factors and Treatments Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a complex and often debilitating condition that arises following a head or neck injury. It can persist for weeks, months, or even years after the initial trauma, manifesting a range of symptoms: headaches migraines brain fog dizziness & vertigo chronic fatigue inflammation full-body pain…
The Link Between Upper Neck Health and High Blood Pressure Understanding the Connection When discussing high blood pressure, or hypertension, most people focus on lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, sleep, stress, and hormone balance. While these factors are undeniably significant, recent research suggests that the health of your cervical spine, or neck, may also play…
Colic, Birth Trauma & the Neck Colic in a newborn or infant is NOT normal. And it is NOT something that kids just “grow out of” either. Babies cry for a reason: hungry, scared, wet diaper, etc. So when a baby cries for hours on end, something is wrong. One of the most commonly misdiagnosed…
Blurry Eyes and Text Neck – What’s the Connection? Blurry eyes is NOT always a simple matter of getting your eyes checked. Especially if you get blurry eyes the longer you read or stare at a computer screen, the problem could be coming from your neck! The hallmark sign that it is your neck –…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome & Dysautonomia Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS, also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) is a peculiar and extraordinarily painful condition. It is often misdiagnosed, and the only medical treatment is prescription medication to manage the symptoms. By understanding the cause of complex regional pain syndrome, a different approach that focuses on…
Ehlers-Danos Syndrome – Restoring Craniocervical Stability For people diagnosed with Ehlers-Danos Syndrome, the medical prognosis is exceptionally frustrating. “It’s a genetic condition.” “There’s nothing you can do.” “You have to learn to just live with it.” WE BELIEVE THAT YOUR BODY CAN HEAL, EVEN WITH EHLERS-DANOS SYNDROME. Many medical professionals are simply unaware of Ehlers-Danos…
Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) – The Upper Neck Connection Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (aka POTS) can be a debilitating disorder. It is defined by dizziness, faintness, anxiety as well as a host of other symptoms. POTS is a functional neurological disorder that involve the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve is the communication highway for…