Ringgold's newest chiropractor is looking to treat more than just neck and back issues.
Since opening BrainSpineConnection this April, owner and chiropractic neurologist Zach Walker has been using brain-based therapy to address a wide range of neurological disorders, such as migraines, brain fog, balance issues and even anxiety.
The treatment model utilizes traditional chiropractic techniques along with functional neurology, which is used to evaluate the nervous system in order to determine whether the brain is functioning at its highest capacity.
Because the nervous system controls all aspects of how humans interact with and perceive the physical world, Walker explained, dysfunctions in those neural pathways can make it difficult for the body to relay information to the brain and vice versa, causing problems such as headaches, physical pain, dizziness and blurry vision, to name a few.
By using chiropractic adjustments to stimulate the nerves along the spine, as well as therapies like vision training to stimulate other receptors throughout the body, Walker said he is able to address the issues at the root of those everyday frustrations.
"There's a lot of people who are suffering when they really don't need to be," he said. "I just want to let them know that there are other options out there, and they don't have to suffer completely alone. I would love to be part of that journey with them."
A native of Ringgold, Walker returned to the city after studying at Life University in Marietta, Georgia, and the Carrick Institute in Cape Canaveral, Florida, because he was drawn to the area's community feel.
"That's really how I envision my business - not just providing services to the community, but really being very much a part of the community," said Walker. "Being in a smaller community like this, being able to really reach as many people as I can, that's why I wanted to come back."
BrainSpineConnection is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
To learn more or to schedule a free 20-minute consultation, call 423-298-7288 or visit brainspineconnection.com.
Email Myron Madden at mmadden@timesfreepress.com