Optimizing Neurological Input

There are several areas in the brain that work together to coordinate movement and maintain body balance. This complex system relies on optimal performance in each component to enable someone to control his or her motor skills efficiently. If the cerebellum, for example, is damaged, a person may not be able to stand upright, especially with feet closed and eyes together. The cerebellum is mainly responsible for motor control, as well as coordination, balance, and posture. Any disease that affects the cerebellum can affect someone’s ability to walk properly and/or stand without falling over.

At Posturepro, we treated a patient with a condition called cavernous angioma. Cavernous angioma is characterized by malformations of blood vessels in the brain. These malformations are at risk of rupturing and causing hemorrhages in the brain. Surgery is most often recommended when the hemorrhages occur near or within the brainstem since the area is full of cranial nerves that are essential for motor skill.

Brain surgery involves many risks. Since the brain controls our voluntary and involuntary functions, any defect can dramatically affect our lives. After brain surgery, many patients are left with the inability to speak, see, or hear. Others develop motor or sensory disabilities or sometimes the inability to walk unassisted. Surgery for cavernous angioma, for example, is only recommended if the side effects of the malformation or hemorrhage outweigh the side effects that could result from surgery.
If a surgery is successful and does not cause any further side effects, the patient is still at risk of losing their balance. In Posturology, we understand that the skin plays a vital role in our postural balance. A scar left untreated on the skull can affect the jaw and eye and neck muscles causing further postural decompensation and instability.

Our patient, with cavernous angioma, came to see us for his instability issues. As a result of his condition, the patient was unable to stay in a balanced upright position or walk without swaying. After postural corrections we were able to see a notable difference in his stability and balance. By treating his surgical scar, as well as correcting his feet, eyes, and jaw, we witnessed a remarkable improvement in his ability to stand upright without falling. With the recommended minimum of one year of postural recalibration, our patient may be able to eliminate his instability issues permanently, and hopefully improve his quality of life.

The Posturepro Team

Changing Lives

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