Equilibrium is controlled by the eyes, proprioceptors (sensors in the articulations) and also the inner ear. This information is relayed to the cerebellum and vestibular system. The consequence of disturbance in these organs is asymmetrically developed spinal musculature. During growth, this can lead to scoliosis or other postural deformities.

To prevent spinal problems, we offer a free service checking schoolchildren in November every year.

The aforementioned functional disturbances in equilibrium are also important as we age, in order to prevent falls.

As brain function regresses as we age, falls can become more frequent. It is possible to identify this with special tests, and to improve and stabilize using specific exercises.

I therefore see my work, ideally, as preventative. 

As balance develops in children, functions such as walking, jumping and so on are learned. Through the development of these functions, the paraspinal musculature is developed.

The interaction of end organ, peripheral nerve, spinal cord, cerebellum, brainstem, cortex and basal ganglia in both sites is important in coordinating movement. In the case of deficiency or overfunctioning of one of these parameters, functional disturbance of the spine and extremities results.

On the spine, segmental functional disturbances can result. These can be treated with chiropractic, either through manipulation, using the classic method, or through functional neurological exercises. This results in balanced brain function, and balanced paraspinal musculature tone.

The goal of the functional neurological chiropractic is to address and correct these imbalances.