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A chiropractic neurologist is a chiropractor who has completed extensive postgraduate training in how the brain and nervous system affect the body. That added expertise lets them take a deeper, more targeted approach to complex nerve-related conditions than general chiropractic alone. The credential involves years of additional study and a demanding board certification. At Spine Care in Seneca, Dr. Eric Blundy holds this certification, which shapes how the practice handles complicated, stubborn cases.
What Is a Chiropractic Neurologist?
Every chiropractic neurologist starts as a licensed chiropractor, then goes well beyond that foundation. They pursue advanced training focused specifically on the nervous system, which includes the brain, the spinal cord, and the network of nerves that reaches every part of the body.
The result is a provider who looks at pain and dysfunction through a neurological lens. Rather than focusing on the spine in isolation, a chiropractic neurologist considers how the nervous system is processing and contributing to a problem. That perspective can be especially useful when symptoms are complex or have not responded to standard care.
How a Chiropractic Neurologist Differs From a General Chiropractor
General chiropractors do valuable work, and for a lot of everyday back and neck pain, that care is exactly what is needed. The difference is one of depth and focus, particularly with the nervous system.
A chiropractic neurologist brings additional tools for assessing how nerves are functioning and for identifying where along a nerve pathway a problem may be starting. For a straightforward case, both may take a similar path. For a complicated, nerve-driven case, that extra layer of neurological training can change how the problem is understood and treated. Think of it as added specialization within the same profession.
The Training Behind the Title
The credential is not a weekend course. Becoming a board-certified chiropractic neurologist requires hundreds of hours of postgraduate education on top of chiropractic school, followed by a rigorous board examination.
Dr. Blundy completed postgraduate training in clinical neuroscience and rehabilitation through the Carrick Institute, a well-known name in the field, and earned the Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board designation. That depth of study is what separates this credential from general practice, and it reflects a serious commitment to understanding complex neurological cases.
Conditions That Can Benefit From This Approach
A neurological approach tends to be most valuable when nerves are at the center of the problem. That covers a lot of the complex cases people struggle to resolve elsewhere.
Examples include peripheral neuropathy, nerve-related pain like sciatica, and lingering pain after a spinal procedure, such as failed back surgery. Conditions involving numbness, tingling, balance problems, or stubborn pain that has not improved with other care often benefit from a closer look at how the nervous system is involved.
Why the Dual Credential Matters
Dr. Blundy is not only a board-certified chiropractic neurologist. He is also a Registered Nurse, which makes him one of the few providers in the Upstate to hold both.
That combination bridges two worlds. The neurology background brings a deep understanding of the nervous system, while the nursing background adds a medical perspective on the whole patient, including how other health conditions and medications fit into the picture. For complex, chronic cases, having both viewpoints under one roof means a more complete assessment before any plan is made.
What This Means for Patients at Spine Care
In practice, this training shows up in how carefully cases are evaluated. Spine Care uses a two-visit model where the first visit is a full evaluation and the second is dedicated to reviewing the findings and explaining a plan, before any treatment begins.
That thoroughness matters most for the patients who arrive frustrated, having been told there is nothing more to do. You can learn more about Dr. Blundy’s background on his bio page, or explore the practice’s approach to chiropractic care. Patients travel to the Seneca clinic from across the Upstate specifically for this level of expertise.
Move Freely. Live Fully.
If you are dealing with complex or nerve-related pain that has not improved, a neurological approach may offer a fresh path forward. Call Spine Care at (864) 882-5191 or reach out through our contact page to schedule an evaluation, and ask about our $79 new patient special.
