You’ve tried everything bloodwork, neurologists, brain MRIs, even changing your diet. But the brain fog, dizziness, and deep fatigue still linger.
If your test results say “normal,” but you don’t feel normal, there’s a hidden cause that’s often missed: cervical ligament instability.
At DMX Miami, we help patients uncover what routine imaging and standard evaluations overlook using Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) to detect instability at the upper neck that may be disrupting your brain function and energy levels.
The Brain Fog No One Can Explain
Many patients come to us after months (or years) of:
- Feeling like their head is in a fog
- Being unable to focus or think clearly
- Struggling with unexplained fatigue
- Dizziness or lightheadedness when turning the head
- Poor tolerance to bright lights or sensory overload
These symptoms don’t always start with trauma. Some are triggered by a car accident or concussion, while others slowly build over time especially if there’s long-term neck tension, poor posture, or past injury.
What do these patients have in common?
They’ve had MRIs, CT scans, and blood tests that show nothing.
What’s Really Going On: Upper Cervical Instability
At the base of your skull lies the craniocervical junction (C0–C1–C2) where the skull connects to the first two vertebrae of the neck.
This area houses:
- The brainstem
- Major blood vessels supplying the brain
- The vagus nerve and spinal cord
- Ligaments responsible for head and neck stability
When those ligaments especially the alar and transverse ligaments become stretched or unstable, the bones can move excessively with motion. This causes:
- Mechanical compression
- Interruption of blood and cerebrospinal fluid flow
- Brainstem irritation
- Altered nervous system signaling
The result? Symptoms that feel neurological but aren’t picked up on brain scans.
DMX: The Only Test That Shows It in Real Time
Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) is the most effective way to detect these hidden ligament problems. Unlike MRI, which shows a snapshot of your spine while lying still, DMX captures your cervical spine in motion, recording 30 frames per second.
With DMX, we can:
- Visualize instability at C0–C1–C2
- Identify ligament laxity during movement
- Assess for vertebral misalignment under load
- Replicate the exact positions that trigger symptoms
This functional, motion-based view is why patients fly to DMX Miami from all over the world when no one else can explain their symptoms.
Who Needs a DMX for Brain Fog or Fatigue?
You may benefit from DMX if:
- You’ve had a concussion, whiplash, or car accident
- Your brain MRI is normal, but symptoms persist
- You feel worse after chiropractic adjustments or neck movement
- You’ve been told you have “functional” or “idiopathic” symptoms
- You experience neck stiffness with mental fog or pressure
- Your fatigue worsens with movement or upright posture
These are signs your problem may not be neurological but mechanical and ligamentous.
Local and Global Patients Welcome
DMX Miami serves patients from:
- Across Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa)
- The U.S. (California, Texas, New York, Chicago)
- Europe (UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France)
- South America & the Caribbean (Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic)
We offer:
- English & Spanish-speaking staff
- Fast, concierge-style scheduling
- Coordination with neurologists, regenerative doctors, and legal teams
- Digital video + report sent directly to your care team
Considering PRP or Stem Cells?
If you’re preparing for regenerative therapy but don’t yet know what’s unstable, DMX can:
- Identify the exact ligaments to treat
- Serve as pre-treatment documentation
- Track progress with post-treatment comparisons
It’s often requested by top clinics like:
- Centeno-Schultz Clinic
- Regenexx
- BioXcellerator
- Stemwell Panama and others
Still in a Fog? Get the Right Diagnosis.
If you’ve been living in a haze and no one’s found the cause your neck ligaments could be the answer.
Don’t settle for vague symptoms or missed diagnoses.
Let DMX Miami help you see what’s really going on.
Call 305-275-7475 or book your appointment online
Dr. Rodolfo Alfonso, D.C.
Dr. Mark N. Berry, D.C.
Sunset Chiropractic and Wellness
8585 Sunset Dr. STE 102
Miami, Florida 33143
305-275-7475
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