Functional Neurological Disorder Treatment

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a type of neurological condition characterized by symptoms that involve the nervous system, such as movement disorders and changes in sensation, but with no obvious anatomical cause. It is also known as conversion disorder or functional movement disorder, and is believed to result from a combination of psychological and somatic factors. Symptoms can be similar to those seen in true neurological disorders yet can still lack an identifiable structural pathology.

Functional neurological disorder can present differently in individuals with similar presenting symptoms including changes in movement, such as tremor or dystonia. Other common symptoms may include altered sensation, vertigo, seizures and memory problems. People often report and experience changes in physical abilities such as an impairment of balance or the ability to move limbs without conscious control.

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a complex, neurological condition that can have disabling effects. Treatment for FND involves an integrated approach consisting of chiropractic care, physiotherapy, massage therapy, occupational therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy. Chiropractic care helps to relieve pain through manipulations and stretches. Physiotherapy assists in improving mobility and coordination by providing exercises tailored to each individual’s condition. Massage can help alleviate muscle tension as well as improve blood circulation which can lead to a reduction in symptoms associated with FND. Each treatment approach should be tailored to the individual needs of the patient in order to provide the best possible outcomes.