1. What is the difference between traditional neurology and functional neurology?

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.  Lately, functional neurology is gaining momentum and acceptance as an authoritative treatment option for nervous system disorders to improve brain performance.  Functional neurology is multi-disciplinary and includes chiropractic, optometry, audiology, psychology, conventional medicine, physical, and occupational therapies.  It may also include diet and nutrition recommendations if there are metabolic deficiencies.

So, what is the difference between traditional neurology and functional neurology?  The answer lies in the difference in treatment approaches.  Conventional neurologists’ primary treatment protocols are pharmaceutical (drugs) and surgery.  Functional neurologists believe that nervous system function changes with environmental stimulation.  This concept is known as “neuroplasticity” and is the core of a functional neurologist’s clinical methodology.

 

Improving body functionality by finding the cause of dysfunction is the embodiment of what chiropractic physicians are trained to do.   Thus, chiropractic physicians are a perfect choice when looking for someone to lead your functional neurology treatment team. Chiropractic neurologists undergo doctoral and post-graduate training and a rigorous certification process. This intensive training ensures a very high level of clinical efficacy.

 

The functional neurologist uses a variety of tools to stimulate the nervous system (sound, smell, vision, movement, balance, etc.).  The doctor chooses among these modalities based on a variety of cutting-edge clinical assessment tools.  When combined with specific diet and nutritional recommendations, when metabolic deficiencies are found, they yield powerful results.

 

If you are experiencing any neurological conditions such as memory loss, a cognitive decline, loss of the ability to focus or concentrate, or simply want to improve your brain performance to elevate yourself to the next level in your chosen profession, functional neurology is a wonderful tool to help you meet or exceed your goals and improve your quality of life.

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2. Is functional neurology a replacement for traditional medical care?

Absolutely not. Our care is not intended to be an alternative to treatment by a medical neurologist. Our services are complementary to medical care. We work closely with numerous medical providers, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, internists, and primary care providers. In many circumstances, we require you to be under medical care in order for us to take your case.

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3. Does functional neurology cure neurological diseases?

No. We cannot cure neurological diseases, or change the ultimate outcome for someone with a degenerative condition. We treat people, not their diseases. Our care is not designed to fix incurable conditions. Rather, our care is designed to improve function in the parts of the nervous system that still work in order to promote the best possible quality of life for our patients.

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When you develop a neurodegenerative disorder such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or multiple sclerosis, some nerve cells are unfortunately lost, and some pathways in the nervous system are irreparably damaged. There is nothing we can do to change that. However, when you have such a condition, we can often find ways to influence the remaining working parts of the nervous system to make them work better. We strive to take the pathways that still are healthy and precisely stimulate and exercise them, in order to make them more efficient, increase their endurance, and improve your ability to function in the world.

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4. How soon can I expect to see improvement?

People often experience some degree of immediate improvement in their symptoms after one treatment. In many cases, these changes are immediately felt. In some cases, these changes can be dramatic. It is not uncommon for us to be able to make symptoms improve significantly in real time. Usually these immediate improvements only last for a short period of time, however with more frequent stimulus we can usually create lasting change.

In most of our cases, the changes are smaller but build up over time. Our courses of care usually start by seeing our patients a 1-3 times per week for a few weeks, depending on the severity of the condition, followed by gradually decreasing how often we see then as they improve. Typically treatment lasts for 2-4 months, and we repeat all of the diagnostic tests a few times along the way to evaluate progress and change the exercises and stimulus as needed. When we have reached our maximum level of improvement, our patients may need to continue to perform some of their exercises in order to maintain the gains they have made.

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And in some cases, despite our best efforts, we cannot make a change. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee that we can get you better, but we can guarantee that we will do everything we can to help.

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5. Approach and treatment plan?

During the initial consultation, Dr. Park will assess all things neurological, structural and metabolic can uncover issues that may have been missed by other providers and that could make all the difference in your recovery. Whether you have already sought help for your condition in the past or are ready to reach out for help for the first time. Also, he will further explain what his procedure entails and additional details regarding your specific condition on the first day. A testimonial treatment will be performed in the first day to see how you respond to the neuroplasticity stimulations with different kinds of therapeutic modalities such as laser, acupuncture, visual stimulation and so on based on your metabolic level which is assessed by reviewing all the tests you had done and all the neuro-physical-internal organ exam. He will make a plan for the personalized intensive care for 10-12 sessions and specific supportive care as a post-intensive care will be planned with things you need to do at home.  All these procedures will be done by one-on-one with Dr. Park.​​​​

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6. Do you take insurance?

Our practice is not based on what insurance covers; However, we will try to provide you with a detailed billing summary that you may submit to your Health Care FSA or insurance carrier for possible reimbursement. Please contact us for more details.​

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