Neuro-Therapeutic Center

Neurology Associates offers a broad range of therapeutic services tailored to the treatment of individuals with neurological disorders and disabilities. While many of these neurological treatment services are offered in conjunction with local and regional providers, many are also offered in the comfort of our own Hickory, North Carolina office.

Our neurological therapy & treatment services include the following:

Botulinum toxin administration (Botox)
Botuinum toxin injections are approved for treatment of cervical dystonia in adults to decrease the severity of abnormal head position and associated neck pain. Certain forms of botulinum toxin are also approved for the treatment of strabismus, blepharospasm, spasticity, and chronic migraines. Botox therapy blocks the nerve from releasing acetylcholine. As a result, the muscle spasms stop or are greatly reduced, providing relief from symptoms.

 

Vagal Nerve stimulator adjustment
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a type of treatment in which short bursts of electrical energy are directed into the brain via the vagus nerve, a large nerve in the neck. The energy comes from a battery, about the size of a silver dollar, which is surgically implanted under the skin, usually on the chest. The device delivers small electrical stimulation bursts every few minutes. Select providers with Neurology Associates are skilled in making adjustments to this device to optimize control of a patient’s seizures.

 

Trigger point injections
A trigger point is a portion of the muscle that has become a source of pain and dysfunction. A trigger point injection can help to eliminate the pain. While the trigger point is being injected, the patient may briefly experience the same pain that has been previously aching. Two to three days after injection, the patient should notice a decrease in pain along with increased freedom of movement.

 

Deep Brain Stimulator adjustment
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a brain treatment in which mild electrical signals stimulate your brain. The signals reorganize your brain's electrical impulses, causing improved symptoms in many conditions affecting your brain. You may have deep brain stimulation on one or both sides of your brain, depending on your condition. This device is mostly used to treat individuals who suffer from essential tremor, Parkinsons disease, and some forms of dystonia. Select providers with Neurology Associates are skilled in making adjustments to this device to optimize control of a patient’s particular condition.

 

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) Therapy
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a therapy sometimes used to treat localized or regional pain. During TENS therapy, electrodes deliver electrical impulses to nearby nerve pathways — which can help control or relieve some types of pain.

If you are in need of neurological therapy and treatment, and live in the Western North Carolina area, contact your family physician today for a referral to Neurology Associates, or call 828-485-2476 for more information. Neurotherapeutics is offered at our Hickory, North Carolina office.