Calispine Functional Neurology - Harper Chiropractic, APC

Sometimes you can feel the difference immediately. 👀

Before treatment, this patient had neck pain and restricted movement. After low-level laser therapy, electrical stim, and some gentle manipulations, his symptoms cleared up right away. Then we can strengthen and stabilize for long term resolution.

His immediate response was:
✨ Less pain
✨ Improved range of motion
✨ Less restriction
✨ Easier movement

When a joint isn’t moving the way it should, it can affect how the surrounding muscles and tissues move and function.

Our goal isn’t simply to “crack the neck.” We want to understand what’s restricted, why it may be happening, and how we can help restore better movement. 🧠🦴

Every patient is different, which is why we assess first and tailor care to what we find.

Want to see what may be contributing to your neck pain or stiffness?

📩 DM us “NECK” to learn more.

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

Why is a nasal technique being used during post-concussion care? 👃🧠

This is the nasal specific technique, a specialized technique we may incorporate into care when we’re looking at the connection between the cranial structures, sensory systems, and nervous system.

This patient was experiencing persistent post-concussive symptoms such as brain fog, dizziness, headaches, etc. which can involve multiple systems. That is why we take a closer look at things like:

🧠 How the brain is processing information
👀 How the eyes are moving and working together
👂 How the inner ear helps with balance
🦴 How the neck is moving and sending information to the brain
👃 How the nerves around the head and face are functioning

The goal is to understand how these systems are communicating and where we may be able to support better function!

Every concussion is different, so care should be individualized to the person and their specific findings.

Have questions about our approach to post-concussion care?
📩 DM us “CONCUSSION”

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

Your eyes, ears, and spine are constantly communicating. 👀👂🦴

So when we’re working with someone who has neurological related symptoms, we don’t always want to focus on just one piece of the puzzle.

In this session, we’re combining:

🧠 Pons stimulation — providing sensory input to the brain stem/nervous system through the tongue
👀 Gaze stability exercises — challenging the brain to coordinate eye and head movement
🦴 Cervical/musculoskeletal work — addressing the mechanical side of neck stability and movement

Why combine them?

Because your brain needs accurate information from your eyes, inner ear, muscles, and joints to understand where your body is in space and how it should move.

The goal is to work on both sides of the equation:
better neurological input + better mechanical support.

That’s why we look beyond the symptom and consider how the different systems are working together.

Want to learn more about our neuro-based approach?
📩 DM us “NEURO”

Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

First time trying SoftWave on her knee…here’s what she noticed afterward 👀

She came in with 7/10 knee pain and after her first session, she reported:

✨ Pain down to 5/10
✨ Her knee felt less swollen
✨ Movement felt easier
✨ Overall, the knee felt looser

One session doesn’t tell the whole story, but noticing a change in how your knee feels and moves can be a great starting point. 🙌
This patient will likely see continuous improvements each visit with less and less pain and more strength and stability when we add in PT related activities....We show cases like this because some people with chronic issues of years need more time for healing than others....90% of cases of the worst knee pain and people that are getting ready to have a knee replacement because of the severe degeneration can have extremely quick relief and even put surgery off as long as pain goes down and function goes up.

SoftWave is a non-invasive therapy we use to support the body’s natural recovery process and help address areas of pain, inflammation, and tissue dysfunction.

Curious if SoftWave could be a good fit for your knee? DM us “SOFTWAVE” 💬

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

Sometimes you don’t realize how restricted a movement feels… until it suddenly feels easier. 👀

This patient started with limited shoulder mobility and tightness after many rounds of golfing. One of the therapies we did in addition to specific adjustments, was cupping coupled with his restricted movement. We had him repeat the same movements, and the difference was:

✨ More range of motion
✨ Less tension
✨ A looser feeling through the shoulder

Cupping uses negative pressure to lift the tissues beneath the cups, which may help temporarily influence local circulation, muscle tension, and pain sensitivity.

Want to know if cupping could be a good fit for you? DM us “CUPPING” 💬

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

From swollen & stiff to moving more freely. 🙌

This patient came in with gout-related swelling and inflammation in his hand.

We used SoftWave therapy as part of his session, and the difference immediately following treatment was noticeable.

✨ Less visible swelling
✨ Easier movement
✨ A much freer feeling through the hand

While SoftWave doesn't treat the underlying cause of gout, it can be used as a supportive therapy to help manage symptoms and promote a better environment for recovery.

Same hand. Same visit. Noticeable difference.

🎥 Watch the video to see the change for yourself!

Have questions about SoftWave or wondering if it could be appropriate for you?

📩 DM us "SOFTWAVE" and let's talk.

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

He felt a pulling sensation every time he moved his neck… 👀

This patient came in describing a tight, pulling feeling in his neck that he noticed with different head and neck movements.

During his session, we used SoftWave therapy to target the area and support the body's natural recovery process.

By the end of the treatment, he reported feeling:
✨ 40% better
✨ Much looser through his neck
✨ Less of that pulling sensation with movement
✨ More comfortable moving his head

Sometimes it's not about simply "stretching out" a tight muscle. Finding what may be contributing to the restriction and using the right combination of therapies can help patients move more comfortably.

🎥 Watch the video to see what his session looked like and hear how he felt afterward!

Everyone responds differently to treatment, which is why we tailor our approach to each patient's symptoms and goals!

📩 Dealing with neck tightness or a pulling sensation? DM us "SOFTWAVE" to learn more.

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219