The Magic of Chiropractic Neurology

by Dr. Brad Eichwald

An 80 year-old man now walks without a cane for balance after listening to music in his left ear. A 7 year-old girl stops darting her eyes uncontrollably after two weeks of receiving chiropractic adjustments only on the right side of her body.

These cases are not miracles or coincidence. This is simply applied science. Chiropractic Neurology is a board-regulated specialty similar to specialties within conventional medicine. Chiropractic College is a five-year training comparable to medical school. To become a Chiropractic Neurologist it takes two additional years of advanced education.

Chiropractic neurologists are trained to treat the nervous system without drugs or surgery. The techniques are developed from discoveries in brain research over the last two decades.

THE BRAIN IS LIKE A MUSCLE

We exercise a muscle by lifting a weight. Our brain gets exercise when we see, hear, touch, move, feel and think. Scientists call this "neuroplasticity." Like a muscle, if any part of the nervous system isnŐt used enough or is injured, it may become weak, and fatigue quickly. As a result, we may lose the ability to move correctly or sense the world appropriately.

Through comprehensive testing, a Chiropractic Neurologist identifies weaknesses and imbalances within the nervous system. The doctor corrects or diminishes imbalances using selective sensory stimulation: light, sound, chiropractic joint manipulation, and exercise, or by having the patient imagine an action.

A COMPLEX CASE . . . A SIMPLE TREATMENT
A 40 year-old man named "Joe"came to Active Chiropractic in January, 2004. Joe suffered seizures over the last five years; six times every month, JoeŐs right arm and leg would shake violently for five minutes to one hour. He couldnŐt drive, walk, or even stand during the seizure. Afterwards, he was exhausted for hours.

Joe had sought help from top medical neurologists in New England. One drug treatment caused seizures every hour. His ysicians were unable to make a diagnosis or render an effective treatment.

When first examined at Active Chiropractic, Joe appeared to be very healthy except for one subtle problem. When his right arm was in certain positions, Joe's right hand would tremble spontaneously. We created a test to see if increased voluntary movement on the left side of Joe' s body would affect the muscles causing the tremor in his right hand. When he was asked to make rapid clenching motions with his left hand, the tremor in his right hand would immediately disappear. Joe was given home exercises to move his left arm and leg rapidly for two minutes every hour.

Two weeks later, Joe reported he felt a seizure coming on. He vigorously moved his left arm and leg, stopping the seizure in its tracks. Joe once averaged six seizures monthly. Now, Joe has only one seizure per month.

CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY AND MEDICAL NEUROLOGY

Chiropractic Neurology treatments an stand alone or work in concert with conventional medicine. It is important to coordinate chiropractic and medical care. Both approaches offer the patient valuable options for healing.

BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY

Treatments are individualized for the unique nervous system of each patient. Recent neuroscience has revealed the connections between different areas of the brain. These connections are used to strengthen an injured part of the nervous system by activating a different part of the nervous system. Some of the complex conditions that have been resolved or alleviated include:
  • Vertigo and Dizziness
  • Racing Heart/Arrhythmias
  • ADD/Learning Disorders
  • Stroke/Brain Trauma
  • Dystonias/Movement Disorders

    In addition, advanced techniques used by a Chiropractic Neurologist can make chiropractic treatments for common conditions such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches more effective.

    For more information, contact:
    Dr. Bradford Eichwald
    Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist
    Active Chiropractic
    413-587-3111
    drbrad@earthlink.net