Neurology

The nervous system plays a role in every aspect of your health and wellbeing. It guides everyday activities from waking up, walking, learning, and even automatic activities like breathing. If something goes wrong with your nervous system, you may need to see a neurologist.

How Our Neurologist Can Help

Our neurologist at Faith Regional Health Services specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.

Conditions We Treat

You may be referred to see a neurologist for:

• Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders
• Epilepsy
• Headache and other pain
• Meningitis
• Multiple sclerosis
• Numbness and Tingling
• Neuralgia
• Parkinson's disease
• Sleep Disorders
• Stroke
• Tremors

Education is an important part of living with any neurological disorder. We work closely with you and your family or caregiver to teach you about risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms management.

Procedures We Perform

• Botulinum toxin injections: A Botox therapy treatment used for migraines and cervical dystonia.
• Occipital Nerve Block: An injection to provide temporary pain relief for certain headache disorders.
• EMG/NCS: A specialized electrical test used to diagnose a variety of muscle and nerve disorders, which may include:
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Pinched Spinal Nerve
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Myositis
  • ALS
  • Post trauma Nerve Evaluation
  • Peripheral Nerve Compression
  • Pinched Spinal Nerve/Radiculopathy