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Evidence-informed articles on concussion recovery, vertigo, spinal decompression, migraines, POTS, and more from our San Diego team.

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Clinician guiding a balance and vestibular evaluation for a patient with vertigo in San Diego

Vertigo & Dizziness

May 8, 202611 min read

How to Choose a Vertigo Specialist in San Diego

If you are looking for a vertigo specialist in San Diego, the most useful question is not just who treats vertigo, but what kind of evaluation can identify why the dizziness is happening. This guide explains what symptoms may point to BPPV, vestibular migraine, PPPD, concussion-related dizziness, or mixed balance-system dysfunction and how a rehab-oriented clinic approach can help.

Patient receiving a neurologic and balance evaluation for POTS symptoms in San Diego

POTS & Dysautonomia

May 8, 202610 min read

How to Find the Right POTS Specialist in San Diego

Finding the right POTS specialist in San Diego often starts with a clear diagnosis, a thoughtful medical workup, and a plan for day-to-day symptom management. This guide explains what to look for, how POTS is diagnosed, and where rehabilitation may fit into care.

Clinical autonomic and balance rehabilitation setting for long COVID POTS symptoms evaluation

POTS & Dysautonomia

April 26, 202610 min read

Long COVID POTS Treatment San Diego

Long COVID can overlap with POTS and other forms of dysautonomia, leading to dizziness, rapid heart rate, fatigue, and brain fog. In San Diego, a structured, non-invasive evaluation can help identify autonomic, vestibular, and neurologic factors that may be contributing to persistent symptoms.

Clinical rehabilitation setting for persistent post concussion symptoms evaluation

Concussion & TBI

April 24, 20267 min read

Concussion Symptoms Months Later? What They Actually Mean

When post concussion symptoms last for months, the issue is often more complex than “just waiting it out.” A structured evaluation can help identify why headaches, dizziness, brain fog, and fatigue continue.

Functional Neurology

April 24, 202612 min read

Functional Neurology San Diego: What to Expect

Functional neurology in San Diego is an exam-driven, non-invasive approach to neurologic rehabilitation for symptoms such as dizziness, post-concussion issues, migraine-related balance problems, and autonomic complaints. This guide explains what the process may include, who it may help, and what patients can expect from a clinic visit.

Clinical evaluation of post-COVID orthostatic symptoms in a San Diego rehabilitation setting

POTS & Dysautonomia

April 23, 202610 min read

POTS After COVID San Diego: When Lingering Symptoms May Reflect Autonomic Dysfunction

Lingering dizziness, tachycardia, fatigue, and brain fog after COVID can overlap with POTS and other autonomic disorders. This guide explains how post-COVID POTS is evaluated in San Diego and what conservative care may include.

Spinal Decompression

April 23, 202611 min read

Does Spinal Decompression Work for Herniated Disc?

Spinal decompression may help some people with a herniated disc, but it is not the right fit for every case. A careful exam, symptom pattern, and response to conservative care matter more than marketing claims.

Clinician performing balance and eye movement assessment for dizziness in a San Diego clinic

Vertigo & Dizziness

April 22, 202612 min read

Dizziness Specialist in San Diego: Which Type of Doctor Should You See?

Dizziness can come from the inner ear, migraine, concussion, neck dysfunction, autonomic issues, or more urgent neurologic problems. This guide explains which type of specialist to see in San Diego and when a rehabilitation-based evaluation may help.

Lumbar spine consultation for spinal stenosis treatment without surgery in a San Diego clinic

Sciatica & Disc Conditions

April 22, 202610 min read

Spinal Stenosis Treatment Without Surgery San Diego: What Conservative Care May Help

Many people with lumbar spinal stenosis want to know whether they can improve walking tolerance, leg symptoms, and daily function without surgery. This guide explains what evidence-based conservative care may include, when it may be reasonable to try, and when faster escalation is appropriate.

Clinician reviewing chronic migraine evaluation findings in a San Diego neurology-focused rehabilitation setting

Migraine & Headache

April 22, 202612 min read

Chronic Migraine Specialist San Diego: What a More Complete Evaluation Should Include

Chronic migraine often involves more than recurring head pain. A comprehensive San Diego evaluation may help identify patterns involving neck pain, dizziness, sleep, medication overuse, and sensory triggers so care can be better targeted.

Clinician reviewing low back, gluteal, and radiating leg pain patterns with a patient experiencing sciatica vs piriformis syndrome in a clinical exam room

Sciatica & Disc Conditions

April 21, 202612 min read

Sciatica vs Piriformis Syndrome

Sciatica and piriformis syndrome can both cause pain that travels from the buttock down the leg, but they do not mean the same thing. This guide explains the differences, overlap, red flags, and when a full evaluation may be appropriate.

Noninvasive auricular vagus nerve stimulation setup used in an autonomic rehabilitation setting for POTS symptoms

POTS & Dysautonomia

April 21, 202612 min read

Vagus Nerve Stimulation for POTS: What Patients Should Know

Vagus nerve stimulation for POTS is being studied as a noninvasive adjunct for autonomic symptoms, especially through auricular ear-based stimulation. The current evidence is promising but still early, so it should be viewed as one part of a broader POTS management plan rather than a stand-alone solution.

Patient completing concussion rehabilitation exercises for brain fog recovery in a San Diego clinic

Concussion & TBI

April 21, 202613 min read

Concussion and Brain Fog Treatment: What a Structured Recovery Plan May Include

Brain fog after a concussion is often a sign that more than one system is being stressed at the same time. A targeted evaluation can help identify vestibular, oculomotor, headache, sleep, cervical, autonomic, and exertional contributors so care is matched to the actual drivers of symptoms.

Spinal Decompression

April 20, 202614 min read

Spinal Decompression vs Surgery: How to Compare Your Options

Many people searching for spinal decompression vs surgery are comparing two very different approaches. This guide explains when conservative care may be appropriate, when surgery becomes more reasonable, and how diagnosis changes the decision.

Vestibular evaluation for BPPV treatment in a San Diego clinic setting

Vertigo & Dizziness

April 20, 202612 min read

BPPV Treatment San Diego: What Effective Care Should Include

BPPV can cause sudden spinning when rolling in bed, looking up, or bending over. In San Diego, effective treatment starts with confirming the diagnosis, identifying the involved canal, and using the right repositioning maneuver.

Functional neurology vestibular assessment for vestibular migraine symptoms in San Diego clinic

Migraine & Headache

April 19, 202612 min read

Vestibular Migraine Specialist: What to Look for and What an Evaluation Should Include

Vestibular migraine can cause recurring dizziness, vertigo, motion sensitivity, and imbalance with or without head pain. A thorough evaluation helps distinguish it from BPPV, Meniere's disease, concussion-related dizziness, and other causes of persistent vestibular symptoms.

Clinician reviewing orthostatic symptom evaluation data in a San Diego neurology-focused clinic for dysautonomia specialist San Diego care

POTS & Dysautonomia

April 19, 202612 min read

Dysautonomia Specialist San Diego: How POTS and Orthostatic Symptoms Are Evaluated

Dysautonomia symptoms can include dizziness on standing, rapid heart rate, fainting, fatigue, brain fog, and exercise intolerance. This guide explains how San Diego patients can approach evaluation, when POTS may be part of the picture, and where non-invasive rehabilitation may fit into a broader care plan.

Functional rehabilitation visit for bulging disc treatment without surgery in San Diego

Sciatica & Disc Conditions

April 19, 202610 min read

Bulging Disc Treatment Without Surgery San Diego

Many people with a bulging disc can start with conservative care instead of rushing into surgery. This San Diego guide explains what non-surgical treatment may include, when sciatica or weakness needs closer attention, and when escalation is appropriate.

Spinal Decompression

April 18, 202610 min read

Spinal Decompression Cost San Diego: What Patients Should Know Before Starting Care

Spinal decompression cost in San Diego can vary by exam, imaging review, visit count, and whether rehab is included. This guide explains pricing factors, candidacy, and how to discuss value with a qualified provider.

Patient performing recumbent exercise as part of non-medication POTS rehabilitation in a clinical setting

POTS & Dysautonomia

April 17, 202612 min read

POTS Treatment Without Medication: What Actually Helps

Many people with POTS start with non-medication care, but results usually depend on a structured plan rather than a random list of tips. This guide explains evidence-based lifestyle and rehabilitation strategies, when they help, and when a fuller evaluation is needed.

Vestibular rehabilitation assessment for dizziness and balance problems in San Diego clinic

Vertigo & Dizziness

April 17, 202612 min read

Vestibular Rehabilitation San Diego: A Targeted Approach for Vertigo, Dizziness, and Balance Problems

Vestibular rehabilitation can help many people dealing with vertigo, dizziness, motion sensitivity, and balance problems, but the right treatment depends on the cause. San Diego Chiropractic Neurology uses a targeted, non-invasive evaluation to determine whether symptoms fit BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, post-concussion dysfunction, or another pattern that needs a different next step.

Spinal Decompression

April 16, 202610 min read

Spinal Decompression for Sciatica

Spinal decompression for sciatica may help some patients with disc-related radiating leg pain, but it is not the right fit for every case. This guide explains what decompression is, when it may be considered, and why a full exam matters first.

Clinical rehabilitation setting for post concussion syndrome treatment San Diego

Concussion & TBI

April 15, 202611 min read

Post Concussion Syndrome Treatment San Diego

Persistent concussion symptoms can come from several overlapping problems, including dizziness, visual strain, headache triggers, neck dysfunction, and exercise intolerance. This guide explains how San Diego Chiropractic Neurology evaluates those patterns and builds a non-invasive rehab plan.

Functional Neurology

April 15, 202611 min read

Functional Neurology San Diego | What to Expect and Who It Helps

Dr. Kamran Jahangiri explains what a functional neurologist in San Diego does, who may benefit from care, and how conservative rehabilitation is used for dizziness, migraine, concussion, and balance problems. The article also covers emergency red flags, evaluation methods, and when to seek a consultation.