Treatments Available

Dr. Paul D. Austin has completed over 600 hours of post-graduate training in neurology, including specialized training in the treatment of the following:

Vertigo, BPPV and other balance problems aka Vestibular disorders (Dr. Austin is uniquely trained in using the Vetigone goggles which were developed by Philip Anthony M.D., a medical otologist)

Depression and anxiety aka mood disorders

Dystonia (painful involuntary muscle contractions)

Neuro-behavioral disorders, such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),  Asberger’s syndrome, and autism

Tourette's syndrome

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy aka chronic regional pain syndrome

High blood pressure

Dyslexia (impairment in reading)

Multiple Sclerosis

Chronic pain

Movement disorders (eg Parkinson's disease)

Aphasia (abnormal function of language)

Vision disturbances

Peripheral neuropathies

Dr. Austin practices brain-based chiropractic versus standard subluxation or spinal-based chiropractic. His method evaluates changes in brain function before and after treatment to assess the effectiveness of care. With a natural approach to health, Dr. Austin has treated families with ages ranging from infants to the elderly with chiropractic adjustive and manipulative techniques, neurological care that includes postural retraining exercises and hemispheric integration therapy as well as brain based nutrition.

The specific cause of neurobehavioral disorders and many other neurological conditions is currently unknown. The field of neurology that Dr. Austin practices believes these disorders are part of a condition called functional disconnect syndrome. A wealth of neurological research and evidence suggests that this condition involves an imbalance between the left and right hemispheres of the brain.  It is theorized that when one side of the brain is overly dominant, the other side of the brain will become neglected and underused.  This is very similar to what happens when a child has amblyopia, or lazy eye.  Unless treated properly, the lazy eye will become dysfunctional and essentially useless.  The treatment for brain asymmetry is called hemispheric integration therapy and can include many different modalities.  Some of the current therapies practiced at Austin Chiropractic for neurological disorders are listed below.