Dystonia/Tremor DisorderWritten by Dr. Michael L. Johnson
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The latest research suggests lack of activation can affect brain’s ability to process information. Therefore, abnormal signals are misinterpreted by brain cells, therefore messages can get jumbled. Fortunately, non-pharmaceutically based treatments are now available and are effective for lasting long term results. These treatment modalities are available at Apple Medical Clinic. Treatment for each patient is individualized. Some of treatments could include auditory or visual stimulation, calorics (warm or cold water in ear), eye exercises, visual imagery, or spin therapy. Prior to any treatment at Apple Medical Clinic, a comprehensive exam is performed. The purpose of comprehensive exam at Apple Medical Clinic is to identify areas of decreased activity of brain, brainstem, cerebellum, spinal cord and nerves. Problems in these areas can result in other systems away from head and neck to be affected. The exam will cover patients from head to toe to ensure we assess and then treat patient in most appropriate and thorough manner.

Dr. Michael L. Johnson is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist with over twenty years of experience in private practice, over 850 hours of neurological studies, and 3800 hours of postgraduate education. His best-selling book What Do You Do When the Medications Don't Work? - A Non-Drug Treatment of Dizziness, Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Conditions is available at http://www.askdrjohnson.com. © 2005 M. L. Johnson
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frequency of firing in right cerebral cortex (right brain). The effects of visual stimulation are monitored by blood pressure and pulse. Increased frequency of firing (impulses) of cortex (brain) should lower blood pressure and pulse via ponto-medullary (lower brain stem) stimulation. Increased cortical (brain) stimulation also fires to cerebellum (back part of brain) via feedback mechanisms. The cerebellum controls involuntary muscles of spinal cord. Auditory stimulation (sound) in left ear increases frequency of firing (impulses) in temporal lobe of brain. Auditory stimulation is monitored by blood pressure and pulse. Treatments may include unilateral (one-sided) exercises and unilateral (one-sided) adjustments or manipulations. Extremities (arms and legs), lumbar spine (low back), and cervical spine (neck) may be manipulated on one side only to fire muscle spindle cells (muscle receptors) and joint mechanoreceptors (joint receptors) into same cerebellum (back part of brain) and opposite cerebral cortex (brain). The thoracic (mid-back) spine may be globally manipulated to fire dorsal columns (back part of spinal cord).

Dr. Michael L. Johnson is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist with over twenty years of experience in private practice, over 850 hours of neurological studies, and 3800 hours of postgraduate education. His best-selling book What Do You Do When the Medications Don't Work? - A Non-Drug Treatment of Dizziness, Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Conditions is available at http://www.askdrjohnson.com. © 2005 M. L. Johnson
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