Light & Sound Sensitivity
Neurological Connections
The brain is constantly receiving information from the world around us, processing light and sound in to useful information. Our brains take these signals and determine whether our surroundings are a threat to our survival. When it comes to light and sound sensitivity, the signals are not being inhibited by the ganglia and the cerebellum. This causes the brain to react in an "irrational" way, resulting in an overload of information and activating pain centers.
Symptoms of Light & Sounds Sensitivity
Light and sound sensitivity offer occur following another condition, such as whiplash, concussion or stroke. Usually, patients experience piercing headaches, constant squinting at any light, discomfort following loud noises and being easily startled by noises. If someone experiences a headache after having excessive light in their eye, then the midbrain itself is the unstable region. If movement or standing up creates a headache, it’s often the cerebellum. Both areas of the brain can cause light and sound sensitivities.
How Can CIN Help?
Once we review a full case history with a patient, we are able to determine most of what is causing the sensitivities. Then, we help to zone in and identify the exact areas of the brain that are unstable and causing your problems. Once identified, we are able to effectively rehabilitate these regions which help to improve your quality of life, decrease your symptoms and get back to living the life you were meant to live. Dr. Shawn VanWinkle and his team at Colorado Integrative Neurology can help assist you with your light and sound sensitivity.
