Some concussion sufferers say a chiropractic treatment called vestibular therapy has given them back their lives, but some doctors and neuroscientists are urging caution. Ottawa chiropractor Joseph Lawrence practises vestibular therapy out of the Broadview Spine & Health Centre. Also known as functional neurology, vestibular therapy involves a series of eye exercises, balance work, lifestyle changes and diagnostic testing designed to strengthen and re-activate parts of the brain. Kate Darch, one of Lawrence's patients, got a concussion when she headed a soccer ball during a game. But vestibular therapy isn't yet scientifically proven, and some medical professionals have expressed concerns about its use.

Source: CBC News December 30, 2018 09:00 UTC