Brain & Spine Wellness Center

01/11/2026

Migraines aren’t solved with one magic fix — they improve when the right tools support the nervous system.

Here are some of my go-to migraine supports 👇

At home:
❄️ Ice to the upper neck and front of the neck to calm trigeminal and autonomic input
👤 Gentle isometric head and neck pressure to reduce guarding and overload
🧠💥 Sinus support when congestion or pressure is part of the headache pattern — including targeted nutraceuticals like Sinatrol by
⛈️ Pressure regulation support like Zōk Relief () for weather or barometric pressure related symptoms

In clinic:
⚙️ AxisAI Vestibular Rehabilitation for migraine patterns involving dizziness, motion sensitivity, visual overwhelm, or vestibular migraine
⚡ StimPod neuromodulation () for targeted nerve retraining
🌿 gammaCore vagus nerve stimulation () to support autonomic regulation and pain modulation

Migraine care works best when we treat the whole system — not just the pain.

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01/09/2026

Migraine isn’t “just a headache.”

It’s a neurologic condition driven by brain network excitability, genetics, and inflammatory pain pathways. That’s why migraines can involve dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, nausea, neck stiffness, and brain fog — not just head pain.

Understanding the physiology matters, because effective migraine care starts with identifying how your nervous system is functioning, not just chasing the pain.

01/07/2026

12/03/2025

In a large study of middle-aged adults (ages 45–70), nearly 24% reported dizziness or imbalance. Importantly, these symptoms were strongly linked with poorer general health and mental health distress — especially for women and older age groups.

Smit, A.L., Eikelboom, R.H., Bucks, R.S. et al. Dizziness and imbalance and their association with general and mental health in a community-based cross-sectional study of middle-aged individuals: the Busselton healthy ageing study. BMC Public Health 25, 1287 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22502-z

11/16/2025

Learn about the Precision Brain Program initial examination - where we uncover what parts of the brain are contributing to your neurological symptoms!

11/13/2025

Even when someone “passes” a concussion checklist and feels symptom-free, research using sensitive testing shows lingering changes in attention, sensory gating and motor learning. A 2024 study found long-term functional alterations despite clinical recovery.

Cover your bases and get evaluated even with symptoms abate!

Dolman, K.E., Staines, R.S., Mughal, S. et al. Long-term effects of concussion on attention, sensory gating and motor learning. Exp Brain Res 243, 30 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00221-024-06981-x

11/10/2025

Dr. Afzal presenting "Multimodal Neurorehabilitation Incorporating Multi-Axis Rotary chair Vestibular Rehabilitation in Post-concussion Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Series" at the CHARLI C3 Neuro Summit.

11/08/2025

Dr. Katherine Afzal displayed poster presentations at C3 Neuro Summit! They highlight six case studies that demonstrate subjective and objective improvements for complex dizziness and post concussion syndrome and traumatic brain injury.

11/08/2025

07/21/2025

So proud of this brilliant community of doctors. We are paving the way for the most innovative vestibular rehabilitation in the world.

06/22/2025

Introducing AxisAI, an innovative vestibular assessment. Currently, there are only three of its kind in the world! This rotary chair tests all 6 vestibular canals and has sophisticated technology that allows us to pair visual and vestibular input for rehabilitation.

05/21/2025

We have moved!! Note our new location address is 2424 21st Ave S, Suite 202 Nashville, TN 37212