Historically, Chiropractic is well known for being a safe and effective treatment for many common conditions such as headaches, neck pain, back pain and others. Our goal is to restore the body’s natural function that improves health and overall wellness. This often times includes conditions that you may not think fit into what you would typically call “common.”
Multiple Sclerosis, known as “MS”, is a chronic, unpredictable, and often times, debilitating disease that targets the central nervous system, the brain, and the spinal cord. It affects millions of people worldwide. The trademark sign of MS is the “plaquing” or calcium build up on the brain tissue itself. Because it directly effects the nervous system, common symptoms include numbness, tingling, loss of coordination, vertigo, fatigue, brain fog and more. It also effects people differently with some cases being relatively mild and manageable while others can be completely debilitating.
Additionally, with the cause of MS being relatively unknown, new studies have shown that almost 75% of patients diagnosed with MS have experienced some sort of significant trauma prior to the diagnosis. Another connection to MS has been found in patients having problems with the flow of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) around the brain and spinal cord. It has been noted that misalignment of the bones in the upper neck have been linked to compression on these vital pathways.
In Advanced Orthogonal (AdvO) Chiropractic care, we have seen remarkable improvement in many MS patients. By safely and gently re-aligning the upper neck bones, an Upper Cervical Doctor can restore not only the brain-body nervous system connection, but also improve the CSF flow toward its normal range. In fact, published research has shown Upper Cervical Chiropractic directly improves brain and nervous system function. Two of these major studies have been published on Upper Cervical Chiropractic and its results with MS conditions. A 2001 study followed 44 patients with MS under Upper Cervical care and 91% reported improvement after treatment. Another second study of 77 patients with MS was published in 2015 that also showed statistical improvements in MS symptoms after Upper Cervical Chiropractic adjustments.
These groundbreaking studies in Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care reveal why the AdvO procedure, developed and refined here at Pierce Clinic, are a key contributor to improving the lives of those dealing with MS. If you or a loved one is suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, schedule a FREE consult with one of our expert Doctors TODAY.
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