Functional Neurology and Brain Synchronisation
Functional neurology is the study of the living nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves). Nerves need fuel (oxygen and nutrients) to work, so diet is an important factor. Nerves also need stimulation – use them or loose them. Nerves that are not stimulated will become week rather like neglected muscles.
Part of the chiropractic examination at The House of Good Health assesses how well groups of nerves are working. If they are under-active they may quickly fatigue and be unable to continue to perform their “job” effectively. Under-active nerves are also more prone to toxins, lack of nutrients, compression or physical injury.
Like weak muscles, under-active nerves can become fitter with exercise. If these nerves are stimulated they will start to manufacture more proteins. Once produced, the proteins allow the nerves to use more energy, strengthen their membranes and send signals without tiring. If the nerves are stimulated without having the proper fuel little will happen – it’s like going to the gym on an empty stomach.
The Brain Hemispheres…
It has been known for some time that the two sides (hemispheres) of the brain must “talk to each other” to ensure normal function of the brain. Spinal or head traumas, toxins, or emotional stress can cause the neurons (brain cells) in one hemisphere to fatigue and become under-active. It is now understood that the underlying cause of many of these disorders is a functional imbalance of brain activity within each side and/or between the right and left sides of the brain.
The brain literally becomes desynchronised or “out of rhythm”, so just as an orchestra may be filled with extremely gifted musicians the music played will sound horrible if the musicians play out of rhythm of each other. The brain must also function “in rhythm” or in synchronicity.
An imbalance in nerve activity between the left and right hemisphere has been associated with a whole variety of neurological dysfunction creating many different symptoms:
Altered muscle control - Often the underlying cause of musculoskeletal pain; low back pain and neck pain, repetitive strain injuries, dystonia and dyspraxic dysfunction in children.
Altered pain awareness causing pins and needles or numbness, hypersensitivity, allodynia and chronic pain.
Altered perception of where up is! Leading to poor balance, joint injury, poor posture, dizziness and vertigo.
Changes in mood and behaviour
Changes in cognition; often seen first with poor concentration or memory.
Changes in autonomic control – the regulation of organs that function without us having to think about them. Much can be affected here from altered sweating to changes in heart and breathing rates.
Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to stimulate neurons (brain cells). Studies pioneered by the Carrick Institute for Neurological Studies and reproduced by others suggest that chiropractic adjustments can change the global activity of the nerves on one side of the brain (hemisphere).
Our Approach…
The House of Good Health have developed specific protocols aimed to make the nerve activity of the two hemispheres more synchronous. These protocols typically integrate chiropractic adjustments in combination with other types of stimulation such as light, sound, smell, taste, vibration and specific exercises.
We look forward to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness! Call The House Of Good Health for an appointment today!
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