What Is Neurology?

Neurology is the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system. This includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, which control everything from movement and sensation to memory, mood, and organ function. A neurologist is a medical doctor with specialized ...

Why Choose a Leading Neurologist in Houston

Why Choose a Leading Neurologist in Houston

When it comes to diagnosing and treating complex neurological conditions, choosing the right specialist is essential. At St. Michael’s Neurology & Pain Medicine, patients receive expert care from Dr. Miguel A. Pappolla, M.D., Ph.D., a leading neurologist in Houston with ...

Benefits of Seeing a Neurologist

Benefits of Seeing a Neurologist

If you're experiencing symptoms such as chronic headaches, dizziness, memory problems, or nerve pain, it may be time to see a neurologist. These highly trained medical doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. ...

Why Do I Need These Tests? Understanding How We Diagnose Brain Injuries

If you’ve suffered a brain injury and are still feeling symptoms like headaches, dizziness, or trouble thinking clearly, you might wonder why so many different tests are needed. The answer is simple: brain injuries can be tricky to detect, and no single test can show us everything we need to know. Here's why we ...

The Importance of Using Multiple Diagnostic Techniques for Traumatic Brain Injuries - St. Michael's Neurology

1. Objective Evidence for Subjective Complain

A hallmark of TBI-related conditions is the subjective nature of many symptoms. Patients may report difficulties with attention, memory, or balance that are not immediately apparent on routine evaluations. Advanced diagnostic methods bridge this gap by providing ...

First Visiting Guide

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Neurology

Traumatic Brain Injury

Concussion

Headaches

Migraine

Comprehensive Brain Injury Assessment

Videonystagmography

Quantitative EEG

Balance and Coordination Testing

Neuropsychological Testing

Post-Traumatic Headache Treatment

Objective Dizziness Testing for TBI and Concussion

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Joint & Musculoskeletal Pain

Arthritis

Fibromyalgia

Facet Joint Injections

Prolotherapy

Interventional Pain Medicine Procedures

Trigger Point Injections

Regenerative Medicine

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Radiofrequency Ablation

Spine

Degenerative Disc Disease

Back Pain Causes

Back Pain

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Sciatica Pain

Spinal Stenosis

Spondylolysis

Spondylosis

Discography

Neck Pain

Personal Injury

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Others

Osteoporosis

Carpal Tunnel Treatment Without Surgery

Interpretation of Advanced Imaging (DTI) and Clinical Correlation Reports