Recovering from a personal injury can be frustrating and overwhelming. A car accident, sports injury, or slip and fall can cause excruciating agony and disturbance in one’s everyday life. Functional neurology provides a different approach than standard treatments such as physical therapy and medicine, which focus on the affected area. It focuses on the brain and nervous system—the body’s control center—to promote faster and more complete healing.
What Is Functional Neurology?
Functional neurology is based on a basic concept: the brain regulates healing. When you have an injury, your brain and neurological system react promptly. Unfortunately, the response can sometimes become part of the problem. When that happens, the brain continues to generate pain signals even after tissues have begun to mend. Additionally, it may also impair mobility, balance, or coordination to “protect” the damaged area, which can delay rehabilitation and lead to persistent discomfort.
Creating a Tailored Personal Injury Treatment Plan
Our team at Diagnostic Health & Injury has the tools and knowledge to assess how effectively your brain and nervous system communicate with the rest of your body. This involves evaluating balance, eye movements, coordination, reflexes, and posture. These tests frequently reveal minor irregularities in brain activity.
Treatment is intended to gently stimulate certain areas of the brain to improve function. This could involve eye-specific workouts, balancing training, sensory stimulation, or controlled movement patterns. These exercises help to “retrain” the brain, encouraging it to give the correct signals to the wounded area while minimizing needless pain responses.
One of the primary advantages of functional neurology is its individualized approach. No two injuries are the same, and no two brains react in the same way. As a result, individualized treatment can make recovery more efficient and lasting.
If you’re experiencing lasting symptoms after a personal injury, functional neurology may be the right answer. Reach out to our team today to learn more.