Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that is potentially disabling. It affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) by attacking the protective sheath (myelin) that covers the nerve fibers. This causes problems with communication between the brain and the rest of the body. The disease, over time, can cause deterioration of the nerves. They may become permanently damaged. Young adults are mainly affected from the ages of 20 to 40. Since 1991, the number of those with MS has increased by 50%. Women are 2 times as likely to get it as men. Some symptoms that accompany MS are:
- Extreme tiredness
- Issues with vision
- Vertigo or feeling dizzy
- Becoming weak
- Cognitive problems or brain fog
Treatment options are limited because the exact cause of multiple sclerosis remains unknown. A study was performed recently that looked at the cost of drugs for this particular condition. In the 90’s drug costs for MS ranged yearly from $8,000 to $11,000; today drugs costs have risen to $60,000. More medications are available than before, but rather than decreasing costs, they have risen. Treatment outcome has remained the same, in spite of the number of pharmaceuticals now available. Are there natural treatments available that work?
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care and MS
We focus our approach on making sure that the C1 or atlas vertebra is in alignment. This is the top bone of the neck. If it is misaligned, it may be placing undue pressure on the brainstem, hindering further the problem of communication throughout the body. A misalignment here can even lead to symptoms of multiple sclerosis without actually having the disease.
Multiple studies have been done that show patients with multiple sclerosis who have a misalignment in their neck also have less oxygen going to the brain. Studies have proven that MS patients who receive upper cervical chiropractic care have had their symptoms improve and have longer remission periods.
Reference:
Guyton A. Textbook of Medical Physiology, 12th Ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co., 2010
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Dr. Donald Erwin of Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, California is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA).Over the past 21 years, Dr. Erwin has helped many people find natural relief in Sacramento, California. His upper cervical clinic also serves the communities of Elk Grove, Roseville, Yuba City, Davis and Placerville. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, digestive disorders and auto injuries. More information can be found on his website at https://www.donerwindc.com/