Brain Fitness and Healing in Vienna, Virginia (VA)
Do you suffer from brain fog, ADD (attention-deficit disorder) or other cognitive problems related to trauma, infections, or inflammation?
Whole Body Health Chiropractic can help.
Call (571) 378-0108 to schedule an appointment with us!
Brain injuries and poor brain function are becoming more common at every age level. Children are struggling to focus, adults are complaining about brain fog, millions are experiencing COVID brain, autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and multiple sclerosis are becoming more prevalent. Many have suffered from brain trauma due to sports injuries or car accidents leading to concussions or whiplash. And degenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s dementia and Parkinson’s disease are on the rise as well. All combined there is a strong need to provide root level, drug-free solutions to brain-related problems and to promote proactive brain programs to help prevent future issues.
While the brain is incredibly resilient and adaptable, it is very sensitive to injury. The brain is the master controller of all functions in the body and it regulates and balances every system, organ, tissue, and cell in the body. When it is damaged or compromised, the effects can include an array of symptoms from slower thinking as in “brain fog”, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, ADD, balance issues, headaches, vision problems, and sleep disturbances. Due to elaborate nerve connections with the GI tract, brain injuries are often accompanied by gut problems like IBS, nausea, loss of appetite, leaky gut, etc.
The Brain Conditions We Help Most
Brain Injury:
- Sports-related head trauma
- Auto injury causing whiplash affecting the head and neck
- Concussion from falls or other collisions
Brain Inflammation:
- Infections
- Multiple sclerosis
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
- Metabolic disorders
- Food sensitivities
- COVID brain
Brain Nutrition:
- Inadequate dietary nutrition
- Exposure to toxins
- Lack of healthy movement and exercise
- Poor sleep hygiene
Neurological Rehabilitation
At Whole Body Health Chiropractic, we believe that a holistic assessment of brain and body function is critical to identifying the different layers affected by brain injury or inflammation. This whole person approach helps to promote faster and deeper healing than by treating symptoms alone.
At Whole Body Health Chiropractic, we create customized brain rehabilitation programs utilizing the following:
- Comprehensive History including medical history, nutrition questionnaires, and lifestyle questions.
- Diagnostic Lab Work to assess body chemistry, look for related systemic problems, and establish a metabolic baseline.
- RightEye Testing to evaluate vision-related brain dysfunction using state-of-the-art equipment which not only pinpoints problem areas but also generates relevant rehabilitative exercises for in-office and at-home follow through.
- Rehabilitative Brain Exercises to identify areas of imbalance and to direct care to expand capacity to function from simple to progressively more challenging environments.
- Cold Laser Therapy to promote healing at the cellular level. It can be used safely on the brain and nerve tissue to increase cellular energy, facilitate repair, and decrease pain.
- Functional Medicine Using nutritional and herbal protocols to address inflammation, infections, metabolic disorders, toxicity, and correct nutritional deficiencies to optimize nutrient levels.
- Retesting to measure functional improvements and monitor body chemistry.
- Nutrition therapy through dietary guidance, nutritional supplements, and education to optimize health and healing.
- At-home training includes exercises, online therapies, and customized strategies.
Brain Fog, ADD and Cognitive Function Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can chiropractic adjustments help with brain fog?
Yes, chiropractic adjustments can help with brain fog since correcting spinal alignment and spinal curvature results in better nervous system and brain function. Proper alignment reduces nerve interference and spinal cord tension promoting healthier and more efficient communication between the brain and the body, potentially alleviating symptoms of brain fog.
Can a chiropractor help with cognitive function?
Yes, chiropractic care can improve cognitive function by helping improve the function of the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for executive functions including focus and concentration. By correcting spinal misalignments, chiropractic adjustments provide necessary sensory input to the prefrontal cortex as this important area of the brain depends on proper spinal alignment and spinal motion to function normally. In addition, therapies like cold laser therapy and rehabilitative brain exercises offered at our clinic can also provide the brain with more energy, increased stimulation, and lower inflammation supporting overall brain health.
Can neck misalignment cause brain fog?
Yes, neck misalignments can contribute to brain fog since they contribute to abnormal sensory signaling to the brain leading to poor sensorimotor integration and sensorimotor processing. Misalignments in the neck region can disrupt nerve function and even blood flow to the brain, leading to symptoms such as brain fog, headaches, and difficulty concentrating. Chiropractic care can correct these misalignments and help improve these symptoms.
How does chiropractic care help with brain injuries?
Brain injuries are often accompanied by neck injuries as in the case of whiplash. Chiropractic adjustments help by addressing spinal misalignments and loss of curvature in the neck that can result from head trauma and traumatic brain injury. Restoring the proper neck curve can alleviate pressure on nerves and the spinal cord which will promote proper nervous system function. Additional therapies used include cold laser therapy and rehabilitative brain exercises to support healing and improve cognitive function.
What are the benefits of neurological rehabilitation?
Neurological rehabilitation offers numerous benefits, including improved cognitive function, reduced symptoms of brain fog, enhanced balance and coordination, better vision-related brain function, and overall improved quality of life.
How does functional medicine support brain health?
Functional medicine supports brain health by identifying and addressing the root causes of brain dysfunction such as inflammation, poor alignment, metabolic disorders, and nutritional deficiencies. Personalized treatment plans, including dietary changes, supplements, and lifestyle modifications, can speed recovery, optimize brain function, and improve overall health.
Is cold laser therapy safe for brain injuries?
Yes, cold laser therapy is safe for brain injuries when performed by trained professionals. It promotes healing at the cellular level, helps lower inflammation, increases cellular energy for healing, facilitates repair, and decreases pain without causing damage to tissues.
How are gut health and brain health connected?
Gut health and brain health are strongly connected through the gut-brain axis, a complex communication network linking the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system. Brain injuries and inflammation can affect gut health, leading to symptoms like IBS and leaky gut. Poor gut health can lead to poor brain health as well. Addressing both gut and brain health together is crucial to achieve deeper, more lasting healing.
At Whole Body Health, we offer corrective chiropractic care for pain relief, degenerative joint, muscle, and nerve conditions, and functional medicine for whole body wellness. Additionally, we offer affordable wellness care plans for those looking to continue to remain healthy once their problem is corrected. Book an appointment with us today!
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