What We Treat & Video Testimonials

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful progressive condition caused by compression of a key nerve in the wrist. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. Symptoms usually start gradually, with pain, weakness, or numbness in the hand and wrist, radiating up the arm. As symptoms worsen, people might feel tingling during the day, and decreased grip strength may make it difficult to form a fist, grasp small objects, or perform other manual tasks. The risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome is especially common in those performing repetitive tasks such as those working at a computer or assembly line work.

In some cases no direct cause of the syndrome can be identified. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is often accompanied by a “double crush syndrome” where the nerve is damaged or ”pinching” along its path from the neck, shoulder, and forearm into the wrist. The reasoning behind this ”double crush syndrome” is that once the nerve is damaged at the wrist it becomes more suseptible to injury elsewhere. Often times, the initial injury does not occur at the wrist but higher up at the neck. It is important that the nerve be examined along its entire path in order to properly determine the correct treatment plan. Addressing the damage at the wrist only (ie: carpal tunnel surgery) can be short sited and lead to poor long term outcomes.
Our clinical success comes from first determining exactly where the nerve is being pinched. We address every level of nerve involvement whether at the wrist, forearm, shoulder, neck or even in the cerebellum or parietal lobe of the brain. Peripheral nerve damage does affect the origin of the nerve in the brain too. If this is the case, we are well equipped to address this component of your condition.

By incorporating a unique series of treatments we can more thoroughly and quickly address your condition returning you back to normal daily activities. Treatments might include: spinal decompression, computer wrist traction, oxygen therapy, shoulder, elbow and/or wrist adjustments, infrared therapy, massage and nutritional support.

Back Pain





About 85 percent of the population will experience disabling, low back pain at least once during their lives! That’s almost all of us. The problem is so bad that, at any one time, 6.8 percent of the U.S. adult population is suffering from an episode of back pain lasting more than two weeks. That’s a lot of bad backs. The estimated cost of this problem in the U.S. is over $50 billion a year.
The standard medical approach to back pain varies depending on the severity of the condition. Music relaxers, painkillers, rest, and physical therapy such as traction, diathermy, ultrasound, hot packs, and cold packs are sometimes used. However, this approach has not been found very helpful. If the problem doesn’t improve or worsens, then surgery may be performed.
The medical approach is sometimes necessary – even back surgery has a place. But, according to some studies, most spinal surgery for acute lower back problems should be rarely performed. Many people who have had back surgery report a recurrence of their symptoms within a year or two of the operation and may return to the operating table. In some cases, the surgery makes no difference whatsoever. In other cases, it does bring long-term relief.
I take a different approach to the treatment and prevention of low back pain. After a thorough neurological examination I determine which part of the nervous system is not functioning properly.
No matter what the condition, it is imperative that we perform a thorough and comprehensive exam to determine the exact nature of the patient’s condition.

Migraines & Headaches



The migraine headache is perhaps the best known special type of headache. It is really called the migraine syndrome. By syndrome we mean that a lot of things accompany the headache – all of them bad. Symptoms include dizziness, visual problems, “spots” before the eyes, redness, swelling, tearing of the eyes, muscle contraction, irritability, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea. These symptoms often arise before the headache hits. The headache itself may last for a few minutes to a few days, and the severity may range from minor discomfort to immobilizing agony.
The migraine pain is most common in the temple, but it may be experienced anywhere in the head, face and neck.

A variety of headache, closely related to the migraine, is the cluster headache. Attacks come on abruptly with intense, throbbing pain arising high in the nostril and spreading to behind the eye on the same side. Sometimes, the forehead is also affected. The attacks tend to occur from once to several times daily in clusters lasting weeks, or even months. Without apparent reason, the cluster subsides as quickly as it began.
So what puts the ache in headache? The pain-sensitive structures of the head are the culprits. These are the arteries of the brain and skull, the tissues surrounding the head veins, the dura mata covering over the brain, and certain nerves called cranial nerves. When these parts are inflamed, stretched, pulled, or under pressure, any type of headache may be caused.

Migraine headaches can be classified into two types: classical and common. The classical migraine is a headache that follows an aura or some type of spontaneous event such as numbness or tingling. The aura may be flashes of light, squiggly lines, or a halo effect. The common migraine does not have an aura associated with it. Most people who suffer from migraines suffer from common migraines – usually at a 3:1 ratio.
Approximately 28 million Americans suffer from migraines, and millions go without treatment. Scientists once thought migraines were caused by abnormally dilated or enlarged blood vessels. Now, new imaging devices have allowed them to watch brains during migraine attacks, and scientists are discovering that sufferers have abnormally excitable neurons or brain nerve cells.

The latest migraine research has yielded a mechanism called cortical spreading depression, or CSD. Prior to the onset of pain in a migraine, researchers have observed a sudden burst of cortical activity that occurs most commonly in the occipital lobes (back part of the brain). The occipital lobe will increase in frequency of firing, or have a burst of activity, and then there will be an episode of silence or depressed activity. The actual activity of the brain becomes depressed when compared to normal. The resulting pain comes from either the brain stem activation or from blood vessels inflamed by rapidly exchanging blood flow – or both.
We take very seriously that you would like to eliminate or greatly reduce the frequency of your headaches. We have help countless Migraine patients achieve these goals even after therapies failed from the ”top doctors and clinics” in our area. Don’t get me wrong. We cannot help every patient and we don’t accept every case, but when there are clear cut reasons for helping you we can get excited about the possibility of a new life.
No matter what the condition, it is imperative that we perform a thorough review of your history and previous medical test along with an exam to determine the exact nature of the patient’s condition.


Disc Pain, Sciatica, Stenosis

Do you suffer from degenerative disc disease, herniated or bulging disc, sciatica, stenosis, or other spinal problems? Has your physician suggested you consider surgery?

You may want to consider spinal decompression coupled with oxygen enhanced brain-based therapy first. While other offices may offer spinal decompression as a stand alone treatment our protocols take spinal care a step further. To our understanding, we are the only office on the Seacoast to combine spinal decompression with the powerful effects of oxygen and brain based therapy.

Spinal decompression therapy on its own has proven effective in treating degenerative discs, facet syndrome, sciatica, herniated discs and spinal stenosis. But when combined with a system of treatment that addresses the nervous system and core muscle strength, you have a winning combination. If you have already had surgery, spinal decompression therapy can still be considered if you suffer from failed back surgery syndrome.

Spinal discs do not get oxygen and fresh blood consistently. Decompression and motion can enhance healing by restoring the needed nutrients back into the discs. During therapy, you will go through phases of distraction and relaxation. Once the problem spinal disc is isolated it can be placed under pressure which creates a vacuum effect. The vacuum does two things. First, any portion of the disc that has herniated or protruded will return to where it should be. Second, the vacuum effect brings in a fresh blood supply which can promote healing.

We combine the ATM-2® spinal rehab system as part of the unique protocol pioneered by Dr. Donatello in Kittery. ATM-2 can bring pain relief and increased range of motion within minutes in some patients. And initial results can last for days. With regular training you can build a strong core that can hold-up to your daily activities.

Spinal decompression and oxygen enhanced brain-based therapy typically takes 20 minutes to perform. Patients usually have treatment three days a week for a minimum of four weeks. Most patients find pain relief within a few sessions. However, to achieve maximum and long-lasting relief, commitment to the entire recommended treatment program is necessary. For those who are candidates and follow the recommended guidelines, spinal decompression has proven to be highly effective.

Spinal decompression is safe, comfortable and effective for patients experiencing bulging, degenerated and/or herniated discs.



Insomnia



Are you tired of tossing and turning at night?
Do you wake up in the morning a wishing you could get another 3 hours of “good” sleep?

You are not alone! Frustrations with poor sleep are all too common. Sleep medications can work for a short time but often lose their effectiveness. Sometimes medications don’t work at all…then what do you do?

You suffer, your relationships are strained, your work performance decreases allowing depression to set in. You don’t have to take it anymore. There are real solutions.
If you want to know how to get to the underlying cause then you have to know the reason you can’t sleep in the first place. Medications just don’t address the underlying problems, they at best cover up your symptoms.

There are several very common problems that can rob you of a satisfying nights sleep…
#1: An area in the brain known as the Mesencephalon can be over firing. The mesencephalon is a small area partly responsible for keeping you awake (don’t worry about this big word just what it does). The mesencephalon should be firing at its highest during the day and at the lowest in the middle of the night. If this “wakefulness” area of the brain is over-firing you will often wake up throughout the night. Oh, by the way, those with a high firing mesencephalon often have chronic pain. Let’s face it…when you sleep…you heal and just feel recharged. If your brain doesn’t know how to slow down and drift into dreamland (and stay there all night), you could be facing more problems than just poor sleep.
#2: Your Adrenal Glands (small hormone producing glands on top of your kidneys) may not be working properly. If your adrenal glands don’t produce enough cortisol, your blood sugar can drop too low causing you to wake up.

Bottom line: We must address both the metabolic and neurologic reason you are unable to sleep. Has anyone else ‘really’ done this for you? If so, you shouldn’t need to read this now. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to evaluating your condition, rooting out the problems and delivering a comprehensive solution to correct everything possible.
Imagine what your life will be like when you can wake up refreshed and bubbling over with energy! Nobody wants to rely on drugs that often don’t work over time and can leave you feeling “out of it” in the morning. At best you may sleep but what is the real underlying reason this is happening?

Wouldn’t it be nice to know why you can’t sleep? There was a point in your life that you slept like a baby. You woke up knowing your mind and body had gotten the recuperative rest it needed. You could then charge forward and have a productive enjoyable day. But, something changed. We need to find out “what happen” and do everything possible to fix it.
Brain Based Therapy (BBT) allows us to target and address the metabolic and neurological reasons you can’t get a good nights sleep. Once you have this information, you have power, you can take charge of this extremely important area of your life.
To schedule an appointment for “2 Free Discovery Visits” to see if you are a candidate for this breakthrough approach give us a call at 207-438-9339.

Neck Pain



Neck pain can be caused by irritation, inflammation, injury, or infection. Pain in the neck, shoulder, arm, hand, or head “most” frequently results from irritation of cervical nerve roots in the region of the intervertebral foramen, encroachment of the vascular supply as it courses through the vertebral canal, or invasion of the cord in the spinal canal.

If unhealthy, your neck’s normal forward curve may reduce, become straight or “military,” or even reverse its curve. Over time, arthritic changes in the vertebrae such as lipping or spurring (bony growths), disc-thinning or degeneration, or deterioration of muscles, ligaments and other structures may occur. However, in spite of all these changes, there may or may not be pain. In fact, studies show little or no correlation between the degree of pain felt in the neck and arthritis changes found on X-rays and MRI.

Lipping, spurring, and other irregularities (osteoarthritis) do not in themselves constitute a disease but are instead defense mechanisms that arise to stabilize an off-balance spine. Recent research has shown that manipulative care can reverse some of the effects of osteoarthritis – something that had previously been considered impossible.

I take a different approach to the treatment and prevention of neck pain. After a thorough neurological examination I determine which part of the nervous system is not functioning properly. In many neck pain patients I may find a high mesencephalic output.

There are three parts to the brain stem: top, middle, and lower. The mesencephalon is the top part of the brain stem. A high output of the mesencephalon will cause an increased pulse and heart rate, inability to sleep or waking up from fitful sleep, urinary tract infection, increase warmth or sweating, and sensitivity to light.

Along with a high mesenphalic output, the neck pain patient may have a decreased output of the cerebellum. The cerebellum is in the back part of the brain, and it controls all of the involuntary spinal musculature.

No matter what the condition, it is imperative that we perform a thorough and comprehensive exam to determine the exact nature of the patient’s condition.

Peripheral neuropathy

Do you have numbness and tingling in your hands or feet? Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nervous system, the vast communications network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) to every other part of the body. Peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to the brain and spinal cord, such as a message that the feet are cold or a finger is burned. Damage to the peripheral nervous system interferes with these vital connections. Like poor connection to a cell phone tower, peripheral neuropathy distorts and sometimes interrupts messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Patients with peripheral neuropathy often experience chronic tingling, numbness, weakness, or burning pain. They often find it difficult to walk, sense if they are going down stairs properly, know if they have injured the affected area and generally are miserable because of the chronic pain they often experience.

We take a comprehensive approach to helping our patients with peripheral neuropathy. . It is common that peripheral nerve damage will lead to functional changes in the brain! You MUST address all areas in order to get the BEST OUTCOMES.

There is a ‘road map’ in the brain of your entire body. Every body area (foot, hand, face, etc.) is represented in a part of the brain called the parietal lobe. If poor nerve signals come into the brain because of peripheral neuropathy, this can lead to problems in the brain itself.
Although you might start out with peripheral neuropathy, the longer you have this condition the more likely you’ll experience issues higher up into areas of the brain.

That is why damage to the peripheral nerves is just part of the story. And why treating the local area can lead to discouraging short-term results.

TREATMENT
First you should know that we address each person as an individual using both metabolic and neurologic strategies. This is what we mean by “no stone is left unturned” when it comes to helping our patients. You are not looking to try an old previously unsuccessful treatment again…you want relief…you want results!

So we get results by looking at you with a fresh set of diagnostic and therapeutic eyes. We use a combination of unilateral spinal adjusting, laser therapy, oxygen, spinal decompression, and other brain-based therapies geared toward your specific condition to address peripheral neuropathy in a very dynamic way.

These protocols are designed to give you every chance possible to feel better. Why not restore normal nerve communication, function and health by healing from the inside out?

Fibromyalgia



Pain is the most prominent symptom of Fibromaylgia. It usually affects the entire body, although it may start in one area, such as the neck and shoulders, and spread to other areas over a period of time. Fibromyalgia is a form of generalized muscular pain and fatigue. The name, Fibromyalgia, means pain in the muscles and the fibrous connective tissues (the ligaments and tendons).

You (or someone you know) may be experiencing moderate or severe fatigue with a lack of energy, decreased exercise endurance, or the kind of exhaustion that results from the flu or lack of sleep. Sometimes the fatigue is more of a problem than the pain. Headaches, especially tension and migraine headaches, are common in Fibromyalgia. Abdominal pain, bloating, alternating constipation, bladder spasms, and irritability may cause urinary urgency or frequency. Your skin and blood circulation can be sensitive to temperature changes, resulting in temporary changes in skin color.

Have you suffered for a few months, a few years, or too many years to mention? Some may suffer only minor symptoms, while others (perhaps you or a loved one) feel the debilitating affects of Fibromyalgia and are kept from participating in their life, making even simple daily activities almost impossible.

Throughout my years in practice I have tried the full range of therapies and treatments available to me, with minimal improvement. I knew there had to be more, a method of treatment that could help them (and you!). I began searching to find the answer….and then….I found it. The answer to helping most Fibromyalgia symptoms. Oxygen Enhanced Brain Based Therapy and BioMedical Nutrition.

I found out about this breakthrough therapy from my friend and mentor Dr. Michael Johnson author of the alternative medicine best seller “What Do You Do When the Medications Don’t Work – A Non-Drug Treatment of Dizziness, Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Conditions”. After talking with Dr. Johnson and studying his breakthrough techniques we have finally been able to help people with Fibromyalgia and many other chronic symptoms.

Is It Really That Simple?
Yes, for most people the answer is really that simple: Oxygen Enhanced Brain-Based Therapy and BioMedical Nutrition.

How Does This Work?
You are most likely starting to wonder “What is the treatment going to be like?”. I can tell you from personal experience and from watching patients and staff participate in the treatments, that they are beneficial and enjoyable.

Treatments can include gentle ‘neurologically specific’ adjustments, simple exercises, eye exercises, heat and other activities, all while on oxygen. These techniques coupled with a full neurological and nutritional workup have enabled us to help most of our patients to get rid of their chronic symptoms no matter how long they have been experiencing them.
Imagine how different your life would be if you were free from the burdens that your fibromyalgia causes you.

Dizziness & Vertigo



Most chronic vertigo sufferers think they’ve tried everything. Medications, physical therapy, exercises, injections, and special sleeping positions all in an effort to stop the dizziness. But I can confidently tell you that you haven’t tried it all. There is hope! There is a treatment that is clinically proven and helped thousands of people, just like you, across the country.

What is the solution?
Brain-based therapy and biomedical nutrition. Brain-based therapy (aka functional neurology) is a field of medicine that tests and treats the nervous system without drugs or surgery. With a very specific evaluation process we can discover the problem areas and apply breakthrough drugless treatment to help heal and restore function to specific areas in the brain and nervous system that may be damaged and/or not working well.

Common problem areas are: the cerebellum, brain stem, inner ear, body position sense nerves, eye, and the parietal and frontal lobes of the brain.

Thousands of people across the country have been helped with this clinically proven approach. But I must warn you…this care is not for everyone. We DO NOT accept every case. Strick criteria must be met before you are allowed into our treatment program. Rest assured that we will refer you out to the appropriate professional if you do not qualify for our care.