Functional Neurology for PTSD Recovery
Brain-Based Trauma Rehabilitation in Lake Charles
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not just a mental health diagnosis—it is the result of a neurologically dysregulated brain and nervous system struggling to adapt after trauma. At Diagnostic Health & Injury, we specialize in functional neurology protocols that identify and repair the disrupted brain circuits responsible for hypervigilance, emotional dysregulation, and stress intolerance.
Using cutting-edge neuro-assessment tools and targeted rehabilitation strategies, we offer a measurable, brain-first approach to trauma recovery.
Trauma Changes the Brain—We Help You Change It Back
After trauma, the brain’s survival networks often remain stuck in a hyperactive state. This “locked-on” stress response—commonly driven by dysfunctions in the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and brainstem—leads to the classic symptoms of PTSD:
- Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
- Emotional numbing or hyper-reactivity
- Sleep disturbance and nightmares
- Startle responses and panic episodes
- Cognitive fog, dissociation, or memory issues
These symptoms aren’t just psychological—they’re neurological. That’s why traditional therapy alone may fall short. Our approach works by helping the brain and body re-establish regulation, safety, and sensory coherence.
Comprehensive Neurofunctional Evaluation
Your care begins with a functional neurology assessment, designed to uncover the root neurological patterns driving your PTSD symptoms. These may include the following:
- Autonomic nervous system testing (HRV, pupillary response, etc.)
- Vestibular and visual-oculomotor assessment
- Brain region activation and reflex symmetry mapping
- Gait, balance, and coordination screening
- Analysis of limbic and cerebellar integration
- Lifestyle, trauma history, and inflammatory markers
This data provides a precise roadmap to guide your treatment—not just to reduce symptoms, but to restore normal brain function and adaptability to stress.
Individualized Brain-Based PTSD Therapy
Your treatment plan may include a combination of the following:
- Neuroplasticity-based stimulation protocols to rewire trauma loops
- Cerebellar and vestibular therapies to improve emotional regulation
- Oculomotor and sensory integration training for grounding and coherence
- Vagal nerve stimulation and HRV optimization to calm the fight-or-flight system
- Nutritional and metabolic interventions to reduce neuroinflammation
- Collaboration with psychotherapy or EMDR providers for comprehensive care
Our goal is not just to help you “cope” with PTSD—it’s to retrain the systems in your brain that were altered by trauma, so you can regain control, confidence, and clarity.
Measurable Recovery. Whole-Person Healing.
Functional neurology allows us to quantify progress with tools that measure brain and nervous system function—not just subjective reports. This lets us adapt and optimize your care in real time for the most effective, lasting results.
Whether you’re dealing with PTSD from military service, an accident, abuse, or chronic stress, you don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
At Diagnostic Health & Injury in Lake Charles, Louisiana, we offer a cutting-edge, brain-first solution for PTSD—rooted in science, customized to you, and designed to restore your brain’s ability to feel safe, calm, and present.
Schedule your neurofunctional evaluation today and discover a new path forward in trauma recovery.