What Is Functional Neurology?
A science-based approach that works with your nervous system to address the root cause of your symptoms.
Understanding Simplified Practical Neurology (SPN)
Your nervous system controls everything — how you move, how you feel, how you think, how you sleep, and how you heal. When your nervous system is not functioning optimally, the effects can show up as chronic pain, migraines, brain fog, anxiety, digestive issues, dizziness, and dozens of other symptoms that traditional approaches often struggle to resolve.
Simplified Practical Neurology (SPN) is a specialized approach to healthcare that focuses on assessing and improving the function of your nervous system. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, SPN identifies the neurological patterns that are driving your symptoms and uses targeted interventions to help your nervous system reset and heal.
How Is This Different from Traditional Chiropractic?
Traditional chiropractic focuses primarily on spinal alignment and musculoskeletal function. While this is valuable, SPN goes further by examining how your brain and nervous system are communicating with the rest of your body. The assessment and treatment tools are different:
- Assessment: We use objective neurological testing (NeuralChek) to measure nervous system function, not just range of motion or X-rays.
- Treatment: We use advanced technologies like ARPwave, BrainTap, and Vagus Nerve Stimulation that work directly with your nervous system.
- Results: We track progress with data, so you can see objective improvements in your neurological function over time.
Who Can Benefit?
If you have been dealing with symptoms that haven't responded to traditional treatments, your nervous system may be the missing piece. SPN has helped patients with:
Chronic Pain & CRPS
Neurologically-driven chronic pain management addressing the root cause of persistent pain signals in the nervous system.
Learn more →Migraine & Headache Relief
Identifying and correcting the neurological triggers behind chronic migraines and recurring headaches.
Learn more →Concussion Recovery
Comprehensive neurological rehabilitation for concussion and post-concussion syndrome using objective assessment and targeted brain-based therapies.
Learn more →Brain Fog & Fatigue
Restoring mental clarity and energy by addressing the neurological and metabolic factors behind persistent brain fog and chronic fatigue.
Learn more →Dizziness, Vertigo & Balance
Neurological assessment and rehabilitation for dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders rooted in vestibular and cerebellar dysfunction.
Learn more →Nervous System Dysregulation & Stress Support
Supporting symptoms of nervous system dysregulation — including stress, overwhelm, and anxious feelings — through vagus nerve stimulation, brainwave entrainment, and autonomic regulation techniques.
Learn more →Gut-Brain Dysfunction
Addressing the bidirectional gut-brain connection to resolve digestive issues driven by nervous system dysfunction.
Learn more →Sleep Issues
Improving sleep quality and duration by regulating the autonomic nervous system and optimizing brainwave patterns for restorative rest.
Learn more →What to Expect
Your first visit begins with a comprehensive neurological assessment using our NeuralChek system. This gives us an objective baseline of how your nervous system is functioning. From there, Dr. Maxa develops a personalized care plan using the specific technologies and approaches that will be most effective for your unique situation.
Throughout your care, we track your progress with follow-up assessments so you can see the data behind your improvement — not just feel it, but see it.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Schedule a free Zoom consultation with Dr. Maxa, or reach out to the Watkins Family Chiropractic team directly.
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