Abnormal Brain Function

Stress—whether physical, chemical, or emotional—can negatively impact this “Brain Loop”. While stress is not inherently harmful, the pervasive, chronic stress prevalent in our society can be particularly detrimental.

If one side of the cerebellum receives insufficient nerve input, it will be unable to send adequate signals to the frontal lobe, which subsequently fails to provide enough input to the lower brainstem, leading to unchecked activation of the mesencephalon.

The mesencephalon (also known as the upper brainstem, midbrain, or cerebral peduncle) is normally regulated by the brain. When the “Brain Loop” is intact, the mesencephalon remains inhibited.

However, when stress disrupts this loop, the mesencephalon can become overactive, causing the nervous system to enter a sympathetic (fight or flight) response.

Dysfunction in the mesencephalon can lead to a range of symptoms, including fibromyalgia, attention deficit disorder (ADD), sciatica, and chronic pain.

A critical component of the “Brain Loop” is the cerebellum, which governs essential functions such as balance, coordination, postural muscle control, and eye movement regulation. When one side of the cerebellum is not functioning properly, it can result in various common ailments.

An improperly firing cerebellum can lead to persistent muscle spasms on one side of the body, causing imbalances in spinal alignment. This can result in individual vertebrae becoming restricted in their movement, potentially leading to chronic back and neck pain, spinal degeneration, arthritis, disc herniations, and sciatica. Once other pathologies are ruled out, chronic dizziness and balance disorders may also arise as a consequence of cerebellar dysfunction.