Premier Brain

Dr. Shadick has had great success using a Brain-Based Approach to his treatments utilizing Physical Medicine and Functional Neurology. Whether you have been referred to Premier Brain & Body by your Orthopedic Specialist, Neurologist, Physical Therapist, General Chiropractor, Personal Trainer, Coach, or Friend, there is a great chance we may be able to improve your neurological function and performance and decrease your pain.

There is no “one size fits all” here at Premier, as every patient has their own personal history and set of circumstances.

Our most compromised patients receive a thorough neurological examination where we assess the key systems involved in brain health: Oculomotor, Vestibular, Proprioceptive, Autonomic, Pain, Cognitive. By identifying the areas of your brain and body suffering from injury we can be more precise in our therapeutic interventions.

Our goal is to optimize patient’s health by reintegrating the areas of dysfunction between the brain and the body. Using neuroplasticity to unlock the brains amazing capacity to grow, change, and adapt, we help our patients regain self-autonomy and independence.

conditions we commonly work with

Cause: falls, motor vehicle accidents, violent blow to the head
Symptoms: chronic headaches, nausea, dizziness
Visual issues, mood changes, weakness in extremities

Brain injuries

Typically triggered by the visual system or specific head movements that affect the brain and vestibular system
Combination of visual, vestibular, proprioceptive, and cognitive neural networks
Symptoms: spinning, feeling unsteady, nausea, dizziness, difficulty focusing

Vertigo

Types: cognitive, ocular-motor, headache/migraine, vestibular, anxiety/mood
Symptoms: typically headache, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision
Changes in the digestive system (GI) and limbic system (emotion) are common

Concussion

Dysautonomia

Cause: dysfunction in the autonomic nervous system that controls heart rate and blood pressure
Symptoms: fainting/lightheadedness, heart racing, nausea/brain fog
Can be congenital (born with it) or it can develop at any point during life (commonly after infection)

Headaches

Cause: poor posture, stress, lack of nutrition, dehydration, and poor sleep habits
Several types, tension headaches are most common
Can be pain in the head and/or face

migraines

Symptoms: intense pain in the head and/or face, nausea, and dizziness
Commonly associated with a sensitivity to light and sound
Can last a couple of hours or persist for days

Post-Concussion syndrome

Persistent concussion symptoms lasting longer than usual, sometimes even years
Can cause dizziness, headaches, fatigue, and memory issues
Visual processing issues are very common, and commonly overlooked

whiplash injuries

Cause: a quick acceleration and deceleration of the head/neck
Symptoms: neck pain, stiffness, headaches, tingling, dizziness, fatigue
Blurry vision, motion induced dizziness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating

Motor vehicle accident injuries

Whiplash is the most common type of injury from car accidents
Symptoms include neck pain, stiffness, headaches, tingling, dizziness, fatigue
Pain, motion induced dizziness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating

radiating pain/ numbness/tingling

When a nerve is mechanically irritated, a chemical reaction occurs creating acidic tissue for the nerve to bath in
This causes peripheral sensitization that can progress to central sensitization
Early intervention aimed at changing the mechanoreceptor afferents and the nociceptive input from these damaged tissue helps limit the pain experience

chronic PAIN

Causes decreased representation of that area in the somatosensory cortex
Promotes neurogenic inflammation which is associated in the pain processes of soft tissues including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin
Can lead to a significant decrease in quality of life