What is functional neurology?

Functional neurology is a modality that aims to integrate all of the brain's sensory activities in order to treat a variety of clinical and subclinical symptoms. This modality draws from a number of complementary and alternative health therapies. Advocates claim that correcting neurological problems and restoring functionality in the body may be possible by participating in a variety of exercises whose aim is neurological integration. These exercises involve specific forms of or exposure to movement, scent, sound, light, and touch. Drugs and surgery are not a part of this modality. All treatments occur in a practitioner's office.

Functional neurology combines applied kinesiology and chiropractic neurology. Applied kinesiology (AK) is a technique that uses muscle testing with the aim to diagnose nutritional deficiencies and health problems. It is based on the concept that weakness in certain muscles corresponds to specific disease states or body imbalances. AK practitioners may diagnose organ dysfunction, energy blockage, or allergies (including those to foods and drugs). Edukinesthesia is a type of AK that is used to detect the cause of learning difficulties and poor concentration. Chiropractic neurology focuses on the idea that certain body movements, as well as cognitive and musculoskeletal tasks may be difficult if a person's brain is not "integrated". Advocates claim that when the body's neurological processes are not integrated, the brain does not function as one unit. Because of this, the patient experiences a variety of symptoms as a result of this lack of neurological coordination. Treatment consists of exercises and tasks intended to exercise and retrain the patient's nervous system to function in a healthier manner.