The Brainstem and The Upper Cervical Spine

The Brainstem and The Upper Cervical Spine

The Brainstem The brainstem is a vital part of the central nervous system; it is responsible for regulating many of the functions and actions of the body that are not under conscious control, so called autonomic functions. This includes heart rate, blood pressure,...

Migraines and the Upper Cervical Spine

Types of Migraines and headaches There are many different types of migraines which all affect people in different ways. The most common factor is that they can be debilitating and have a significant impact on people’s lives. We look after patients with lots of...

Epilepsy – a Central Nervous System Disorder

Epilepsy and our Central Nervous System (CNS) What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. Seizure symptoms can...