Is it a migraine?
If you are experiencing recurrent episodes of throbbing head pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea and blurred vision, chances are you are having a migraine headache. If this is your first episode with these symptoms this could be a medical emergency and must be evaluated immediately. However, since you are reading this on-line, chances […]
What is the difference between a chiropractic and medical neurologist ?
Chiropractic neurologists are trained in the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions with an emphasis on neurological rehabilitation. As chiropractors, we prefer to use natural and conservative methods to support the body’s ability to heal, and treatment strategies that can restore and optimize function in health and disease. If patients require specific medications or surgical […]
Neuroplasticity: the ability of the brain to change itself
Chiropractic neurology is an evidence-based application of brain-based therapies designed to selectively target and strengthen the function of neurological systems in order to promote neuroplasticity, optimize brain health and maximize performance. This video is a simple and beautifully illustrated piece that will teach you the basic concept of neuroplasticity which is the foundation of any effective […]
Chiropractic Neurology: Miracle Method or Placebo?
“What we do is amazing because of what humankind can do.” Ted Carrick Dr. Rachman Chung received his neurology training from the Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies and has spent the last 5 years training directly with Dr. Ted Carrick in the specialties of balance and movement disorders, traumatic brain injuries and the latest advances […]
Concussion Treatment: A combination of neck therapy and vestibular rehabilitation
This is a great article that validates the need for implementing a combination of spine therapy and vestibular rehabilitation for the treatment of concussion. A well-trained concussion rehab expert should understand the integrated function of the musculoskeletal system, the vestibular system and the visual system and how to customize rehabilitation strategies specific to an individual’s […]
San Francisco doctor offers a novel approach for migraine treatment
Did you know that there over 38 million men, women and children who suffer from migraines in the U.S. and that more than half of those with migraines never even get properly diagnosed or seek treatment from a specialist? Event one day with a migraine can feel like too much, and millions of Americans experience […]
Bennet Omalu and Concussion: “There is no such thing as a safe blow to the head.”
On February 4th, 2016 I had the opportunity to attend a live interview at City Arts and Lectures in San Francisco with Stone Phillips and Bennet Omalu, the forensic concussion expert who discovered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in NFL football players. Dr. Omalu was extremely passionate, witty and inspirational as he told his personal and professional […]
Sports Concussion: The signs, symptoms and risks
Head injuries are serious and should never been taken lightly. If you or a loved one have suffered a hard hit to the head or a whiplash event–it is always safest to assume a concussion has occurred and to be evaluated by a qualified healthcare practitioner or by the nearest emergency room. It is a […]
2025 May Newsletter
In this month’s newsletter, we spotlight Mrs. Linda Wright’s inspiring concussion recovery, explore the causes and treatments of dizziness and vertigo, and share simple, brain-based exercises to improve balance and stability—with insights from Dr. Chung and Dr. Tolentino.