Chiropractic Neurology

American Chiropractic Neurology Board

Chiropractic Neurology is defined as the field of functional neurology that engages the internal and external environment of the individual in a structured and targeted approach to affect positive changes in the neuraxis and consequent physiology and behavior.

The Diplomate Program in Neurology Certification awarded by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board is fully accredited by the National Commission for Certification Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). The American Chiropractic Neurology Board is the only specialty certification agency for the Chiropractic Profession that is fully accredited by NCCA. NCCA's standards exceed the requirements set forth by the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The National Organization for Competency Assurance is the leader in setting Quality Standards for Credentialing Organizations.

The purpose of the certification program of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board is to conduct certification activities in a manner that upholds standards for competent practice in the health care specialty of Chiropractic Neurology. The Board also conducts recertification designed to enhance the continued competence of the Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist.

The population of certificants shall be Doctors of Chiropractic who have completed specialist level training in neurology from a chiropractic college, university, institution, foundation or agency whose program is approved by the continuing education committee of the Commission for the Accreditation of Graduate Education in Neurology of a minimum of 300 credit hours and who have demonstrated competency in both written and practical examinations administered by the Board in the specialty of neurology. You can search our database of certified practitioners here.

What is the difference between a regular Chiropractor and a Chiropractic Neurologist?

1. Certification requiring 300+ hours of continuing education in course work approved by the Commision for the Accreditation of Graduate Education in Neurology.
2. Yearly Recertification which includes: A. 30 Credit Hours of continuing education in the field of Neurology   B. Review of 24 articles yearly in the field of Neurology

Chiropractic Neurologists are board-certified specialists in non-drug, non-surgical care for those with neurologically based health problems. There are many conditions people suffer from that are in this broad category:

• Learning and Attention Disorders
• Headaches
• Vertigo
• Pain syndromes
• Developmental disorders
• Nerve injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Head injury or stroke
• Movement disorders

What are the types of treatment?

Nerve cells need fuel and stimulation to thrive. Treatment is aimed at providing these. It includes activities that have been shown either by scientific research, past case study or immediate pre and post testing to activate nerve cells. This may include:

• Specific adjustments to joints
• Light, sound, smell, touch
• Balance activities
• Breathing exercises
• Nutritional modification
• Physical exercises
• Eye exercises
• Cognitive exercises