This sets a chiropractic neurologist apart from other specialists. The treatments activate the natural processes of neuroplasticity, which involve the changing of neurons, the organization of their networks, and their function through therapy and brain function rehabilitation. Treatments may include neuromuscular re-education exercises, cognitive exercises, chiropractic adjustments, or stimulation of the balance, auditory, visual or other sensory systems. In addition to physical examination methods, chiropractic neurologists may use magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography, X-ray, ultrasound, and blood work.
Chiropractic neurologists have distinct personalities. They are curious, methodical, rational, analytical, and logical. Does this sound like you?
Specialists complete a rigorous program beyond chiropractic college. The training to become a board certified Chiropractic Neurologist is an additional three years after completing the four-year Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The post-doctorate degree is conducted under the auspices of an accredited university or college that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. After completing these requirements, the Chiropractor sits for a board examination in neurology that is given only once a year by an independent examining board.
The information tested is specific to the field of neurology and includes clinical and diagnostic techniques as well as knowledge of neurophysiology. The certification examination also includes oral and practical examinations as well as extensive psychometric testing. Because of the demanding educational requirements that include yearly re-certification, there are only several hundred active Chiropractic Neurologists in the United States. Chiropractic Neurologists are educated to observe subtle changes in specific parts of the nervous system with specialized training that helps the doctor to see beyond the symptoms and discover the underlying cause of pain or disease.
Typically, a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in neurology serves in the same consulting manner as a medical neurologist. The difference is that the type of care or applications of a Chiropractic Neurologist do not include drugs or surgery. Functional neurology requires patient participation in their recovery.
The brain must be consistently activated outside their rehabilitation sessions whereas with medical neurology you take prescription and usually limited to your activities by the medical neurologist. I am of the opinion the whole point of going to see any type of doctor is to restore function and quality of life.
At least it would be for me. If you have been seeing a medical neurologist for sometime in your results are not like you expected, then you may want to consider functional neurology or neurorehabilitation.
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