October 1, 2025
What Is Occupational Therapy? Understanding Its Impact on Everyday Life
At Pacific Neuroscience Institute, our team covers many fields of treatment—including occupational therapy. To give a better sense of what…
March 15, 2024
7 Essential Things About Essential Tremor
March is Essential Tremor Awareness Month. Often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, it can significantly impact daily life of millions worldwide…
March 1, 2023
A Month for Essential Tremor
Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder affecting more than 7 million Americans. Find out more this March, essential tremor mo…
November 15, 2022
Charles’ Story: Parkinson’s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation
When medical treatment failed, a patient with Parkinson's disease turned to deep brain stimulation surgery which changed his life. Read more…
October 27, 2022
25 Questions About Deep Brain Stimulation (Part 3/3)
Discover the most commonly asked questions about deep brain stimulation (DBS), a medical device and clinical therapy offered at PNI.
October 26, 2022
What Can I Expect With Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery? (Part 2/3)
Learn about the benefits and potential risks of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for movement disorders. Discover what you can expect du…
October 25, 2022
What Is Deep Brain Stimulation? (Part 1/3)
Deep brain stimulation can be thought of as a “brain pacemaker.” It is a medical device as well as a clinical therapy. Learn more about …
September 2, 2022
What Is Cervical Dystonia?
Cervical dystonia is a localized form of dystonia. It is a very common movement disorder, affecting mostly the muscles of the head and neck.
September 1, 2022
Cervical Dystonia: A Pain in the Neck
Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary contractions or spasms of the nec…
April 29, 2022
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement. Find…