Calispine Functional Neurology - Harper Chiropractic, APC

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Calispine Functional Neurology - Harper Chiropractic, APC Cutting Edge Brain and Body Therapy through Functional Neurology and Specific Sports Movement Rehab Do you have pain? Do you have headaches?

Do you have vertigo or dizziness? Do you want to optimize your brain and body performance naturally without the use of drugs and surgery? Are you committed to changing your life? Prepare to have your brain re-wired and your mind-body connection activated. You will cultivate a mindset of winning. You will have the energy you need for your family and work life. You will build a new foundation for living life to the max!

10/13/2026

From sciatica to falling asleep during his spinal decompression session. 😴

Scott came to us with left-sided pain radiating from his lower back through left hamstring. Here he describes what spinal decompression feels like for him "the table “slowly pulls down on my back” and it feels like “all the weight is releasing out of my body.”

He describes feeling some gentle tugs as his back opens up, and says the experience is relaxing enough that he can almost fall asleep.

Scott also shared that he usually notices a difference about two days after his sessions, when he feels like he can walk around without the same issues he had before coming in.

Spinal decompression uses controlled traction to gently stretch the spine and surrounding tissues, creating a gradual pulling and opening sensation.

✨ Gentle, controlled traction
✨ A relaxing treatment experience
✨ Gradual stretching through the spine
✨ Designed to support spinal mobility and comfort

Everyone experiences decompression differently, but sometimes the best way to understand a treatment is to hear it from someone who’s actually experienced it. 👀

📩 Curious what spinal decompression could feel like for you? DM us “DECOMP” to learn more.

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

10/12/2026

She couldn’t even take a deep breath and get up from her yoga mat this morning without using her other arm for support because of how much pain she was in. 😣

She came into the office with 8/10 pain and a rib restriction/subluxation that was making twisting and deep breathing painful.

After treatment, we reassessed the SAME movements:

✨ 8/10 → 4/10 pain with twisting
✨ 8/10 → 2/10 pain with deep breathing
✨ She was able to perform the movement that was previously too painful without pain or using her arm for support.

That kind of change in movement is exactly why we reassess after treatment. 👀

We don't just want to know, “Does it hurt?”
We want to see “Can you move better and without pain??”

When a joint is restricted, it can affect how the surrounding muscles and tissues move, restoring movement is critical!

Every patient and every presentation is different, but seeing a change in both pain AND function gives us valuable information to give you the right type of care.

📩 Dealing with pain that's limiting your movement? DM us “MOVE” to learn more.

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

Ever feel like your spine is just… STUCK? 😣That feeling of stiffness, restriction, or limited movement can come from a l...
10/07/2026

Ever feel like your spine is just… STUCK? 😣

That feeling of stiffness, restriction, or limited movement can come from a lot of different things.

It could be related to:
🦴 Joint restrictions
💪 Muscle tension & compensation
⚡️ Disc or nerve-related issues
🧠 Neurological or movement dysfunction
🔄 Poor movement patterns

And that’s exactly why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.

Depending on what we find during your evaluation, your care may include:

🦴 Chiropractic adjustments
↔️ Spinal decompression
🌊 SoftWave therapy
⚡️ Laser therapy
🧠 Functional neurology rehab
💪 Corrective exercises
🫧 Cupping & soft tissue techniques

Sometimes one approach is enough. Other times, combining therapies makes more sense.

The goal isn't just to treat where it hurts. It's to understand what’s contributing to the problem and address the bigger picture. 👀

If you’re dealing with stiffness, pain, restricted movement, sciatica, headaches, balance issues, or other symptoms, there may be more to the story.

📩 DM us “MOVE” to learn more about our approach.

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

10/06/2026

Sometimes you can feel the difference immediately. 👀

Before treatment, this patient had neck pain and restricted movement. After low-level laser therapy, electrical stim, and some gentle manipulations, his symptoms cleared up right away. Then we can strengthen and stabilize for long term resolution.

His immediate response was:
✨ Less pain
✨ Improved range of motion
✨ Less restriction
✨ Easier movement

When a joint isn’t moving the way it should, it can affect how the surrounding muscles and tissues move and function.

Our goal isn’t simply to “crack the neck.” We want to understand what’s restricted, why it may be happening, and how we can help restore better movement. 🧠🦴

Every patient is different, which is why we assess first and tailor care to what we find.

Want to see what may be contributing to your neck pain or stiffness?

📩 DM us “NECK” to learn more.

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

09/29/2026

Why is a nasal technique being used during post-concussion care? 👃🧠

This is the nasal specific technique, a specialized technique we may incorporate into care when we’re looking at the connection between the cranial structures, sensory systems, and nervous system.

This patient was experiencing persistent post-concussive symptoms such as brain fog, dizziness, headaches, etc. which can involve multiple systems. That is why we take a closer look at things like:

🧠 How the brain is processing information
👀 How the eyes are moving and working together
👂 How the inner ear helps with balance
🦴 How the neck is moving and sending information to the brain
👃 How the nerves around the head and face are functioning

The goal is to understand how these systems are communicating and where we may be able to support better function!

Every concussion is different, so care should be individualized to the person and their specific findings.

Have questions about our approach to post-concussion care?
📩 DM us “CONCUSSION”

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

What are we actually looking for during your first exam with us? 👀It’s not just, “Where does it hurt?”We’re looking at t...
09/24/2026

What are we actually looking for during your first exam with us? 👀

It’s not just, “Where does it hurt?”

We’re looking at the bigger picture, because the area that hurts isn’t always the only piece involved.

During an exam, we may assess:

🦴 Joint mobility
💪 Muscle strength & activation
🚶‍♀️ Posture & movement patterns
🧠 Balance & coordination
⚡️ Neurological & sensory input
🔎 How everything is working together

Two people can walk into the office with the same complaint and have completely different reasons behind it.

That’s why we don’t believe in cookie-cutter care. Your history, movement patterns, nervous system, goals, and findings all help guide the approach.

Don’t just chase the symptom. Find out what’s contributing to it.

Curious what your body is actually telling you?
📩 DM us “EXAM” to learn more.

📍 Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

09/24/2026

Your eyes, ears, and spine are constantly communicating. 👀👂🦴

So when we’re working with someone who has neurological related symptoms, we don’t always want to focus on just one piece of the puzzle.

In this session, we’re combining:

🧠 Pons stimulation — providing sensory input to the brain stem/nervous system through the tongue
👀 Gaze stability exercises — challenging the brain to coordinate eye and head movement
🦴 Cervical/musculoskeletal work — addressing the mechanical side of neck stability and movement

Why combine them?

Because your brain needs accurate information from your eyes, inner ear, muscles, and joints to understand where your body is in space and how it should move.

The goal is to work on both sides of the equation:
better neurological input + better mechanical support.

That’s why we look beyond the symptom and consider how the different systems are working together.

Want to learn more about our neuro-based approach?
📩 DM us “NEURO”

Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

09/22/2026

First time trying SoftWave on her knee…here’s what she noticed afterward 👀

She came in with 7/10 knee pain and after her first session, she reported:

✨ Pain down to 5/10
✨ Her knee felt less swollen
✨ Movement felt easier
✨ Overall, the knee felt looser

One session doesn’t tell the whole story, but noticing a change in how your knee feels and moves can be a great starting point. 🙌
This patient will likely see continuous improvements each visit with less and less pain and more strength and stability when we add in PT related activities....We show cases like this because some people with chronic issues of years need more time for healing than others....90% of cases of the worst knee pain and people that are getting ready to have a knee replacement because of the severe degeneration can have extremely quick relief and even put surgery off as long as pain goes down and function goes up.

SoftWave is a non-invasive therapy we use to support the body’s natural recovery process and help address areas of pain, inflammation, and tissue dysfunction.

Curious if SoftWave could be a good fit for your knee? DM us “SOFTWAVE” 💬

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

09/15/2026

Sometimes you don’t realize how restricted a movement feels… until it suddenly feels easier. 👀

This patient started with limited shoulder mobility and tightness after many rounds of golfing. One of the therapies we did in addition to specific adjustments, was cupping coupled with his restricted movement. We had him repeat the same movements, and the difference was:

✨ More range of motion
✨ Less tension
✨ A looser feeling through the shoulder

Cupping uses negative pressure to lift the tissues beneath the cups, which may help temporarily influence local circulation, muscle tension, and pain sensitivity.

Want to know if cupping could be a good fit for you? DM us “CUPPING” 💬

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

Ever feel like you're playing whack-a-mole with your pain? 😂You stretch → it feels better.You massage it → it feels bett...
09/04/2026

Ever feel like you're playing whack-a-mole with your pain? 😂

You stretch → it feels better.
You massage it → it feels better.
You rest → it feels better.

…and then a few days later, it's back.

That's because temporary relief and addressing the factors contributing to your symptoms aren't always the same thing.

Your body is a connected system. When one area isn't doing its job well, another area may compensate - and eventually, that compensation can become the thing you notice.

That's why our goal isn't simply to chase the painful area. We want to understand what may be contributing to it in the first place.

📩 DM us "WHY" if you're tired of dealing with the same pain over and over again.

📍 Calispine Functional Neurology | Encinitas, CA
🔗 calispine.com | 📞 760-683-9219

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2236 Encinitas Boulevard Suite C
Encinitas, CA
92024

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