Neuro-Evaluation

The nervous system is the master controller of your body, dictating everything from muscle firing patterns and power output to pain perception and recovery speed. At Hartfield-Jackson Sport & Spine, Dr. Michael "Flight" Hartfield, DC, OLY, conducts pro-level Neuro-Evals to assess the integrity and efficiency of your nervous system, ensuring your body is firing on all cylinders.

What is a Neuro-Evaluation?

A Neuro-Eval goes beyond standard musculoskeletal testing to examine exactly how your brain communicates with your body. This is crucial for athletes and active individuals—when neural signaling is compromised, it leads to decreased performance, delayed reaction times, and a drastically increased risk of injury.

During this assessment, we evaluate:

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  Reflex Testing:Assessing the speed and symmetry of your deep tendon reflexes to ensure there is no nerve root compromise or interference slowing you down.
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  Sensory Testing:Evaluating your ability to perceive different sensations to identify hidden nerve damage, entrapment, or signaling delays.
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  Motor Function Assessment:Testing muscle strength, endurance, and firing capacity to detect subtle weaknesses that indicate neurological restrictions.
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  Cranial Nerve & Balance Examination:Evaluating the nerves crucial for coordination, spatial awareness, and overall sensory processing under physical pressure.

Optimizing Neural Drive

By identifying and clearing neurological dysfunctions, we restore optimal neural drive—the direct signal sent from your central nervous system to your muscles. This is not just about pain relief; it is the absolute key to maximizing your power output, improving your athletic coordination, and accelerating your recovery cycles.