Advanced Functional Neurology & Brain-Based Chiropractic Care in Walnut Creek, CA
The Cortex Brain & Spine Center (formerly The Cortex Chiropractic) serves patients throughout Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Pleasant Hill, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, and the surrounding East Bay. We specializes in concussion recovery, dizziness and vertigo, migraine treatment, dysautonomia/POTS, chronic pain, and brain-based chiropractic care.
We are more than a traditional chiropractic office. As a specialized functional neurology clinic, we focus on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of symptoms rather than simply masking them. By evaluating how your brain, nervous system, spine, and body work together, we create individualized treatment plans designed to restore function, improve quality of life, and support lasting recovery.
Whether you're recovering from a concussion, struggling with persistent dizziness, living with migraines, or experiencing chronic pain, our goal is to help your brain and body communicate more effectively so you can get back to doing the things you love.
Conditions We Commonly Support
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Concussion, Persisting Post-Concussion Syndrome, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
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Vestibular Disorders, Vertigo, Dizziness & Balance Problems
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Dysautonomia & POTS
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Migraines & Chronic Headaches
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Neurological Movement Disorder
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Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Dysfunction
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Spinal
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Extremity: Rotator Cuff, Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Feet
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Every patient receives a comprehensive neurological and physical evaluation to uncover the root cause of their symptoms. Using chiropractic care, functional neurology, vestibular rehabilitation, neuroplasticity-based therapies, and other evidence-informed treatments, we develop a personalized plan to help restore brain function, improve movement, reduce pain, and optimize overall health.
If you're searching for a trusted functional neurology clinic, concussion specialist, vestibular rehabilitation provider, or neurologically focused chiropractor in Walnut Creek, you're in the right place.
Services
Chiropractic adjustments can help alleviate pain and discomfort in the neck, upper and lower back, shoulder, rotator cuff, wrist, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. In addition, they improve range of motion and promote wellness. We are skilled in various chiropractic techniques and can tailor our treatments to meet each patient's needs.
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on therapeutic approach that focuses on the craniosacral system—the connective tissues and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord. By using light, precise touch, CranioSacral Therapy is designed to identify areas of tension and restriction within the body and encourage greater ease and balance within the nervous system.
Chiropractic functional neurology is a specialized field that focuses on assessing and treating neurological disorders through non-invasive, drug-free methods. Utilizing advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans, chiropractic neurologists aim to enhance brain function and overall well-being by leveraging the brain's ability to adapt and heal.
Common conditions treated include concussions, migraines, vertigo, balance disorders, movement disorders, and developmental disorders.
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Laser Therapy: Low-Level Laser Therapy, or cold laser therapy, is a safe, non-invasive treatment that uses light to stimulate cellular healing without heat. At The Cortex we use Erchonia's FDA-cleared lasers to support neurological health, pain and inflammation.
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Neuro Sensorimotor Integrator (NSI): NSI is a technology-based system designed to assess and improve neurological function by enhancing the connection between vision, balance, and brain processing. It provides targeted therapies like oculomotor training, sensorimotor integration, and vestibular (VOR) exercises to support recovery from concussions, stroke, TBI, and learning disorders.
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Peripheral Nerve Stimulator: Delivers targeted currents to trigger muscle contractions while activating the central nervous system.
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: VNS is a non-invasive device that uses electrical nerve stimulation to target the vagus, trigeminal, and peripheral nerves. It helps reduce stress and anxiety, improve relaxation, and support neuroplasticity by enhancing vagal tone and calming the nervous system.
Did You Know Eyes Are The Window To Your Brain?
Using RightEye System, we help patients enhance brain functions related to brain health, headaches, coordination, vision, and learning. By tracking eye movements with functional vision techniques, RightEye enables us to quickly identify vision issues that affect overall health and wellness, allowing us to develop customized treatment plans.