This may be a new thought for a person suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS). However, there is research being done that backs this up. One such researcher is Dr. Erin Elster. She found a strong link between injuries that have occurred to the head and neck and certain neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. She states that this link remains controversial, though much research done by others backs up her claims.
In further research, she notes that Dr. Charles Poser saw that in patients with MS, trauma to the brain and spinal cord, like damage from whiplash, can actually act as a trigger for symptoms of MS to appear.
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More Research on Multiple Sclerosis
Additional research has been conducted that shows an alteration in blood flow in patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. This research also shows a connection between upper neck misalignments and the change in blood flow to and from the brain. Additionally, there is a connection made to patients with migraine headaches and blood flow restriction. Much more research has been and is being done to prove similar results.
Dr. Paulo Zamboni, an Italian researcher who focuses on multiple sclerosis, saw that 90% of all MS patients have some type of blockage or deformity in their brains that keeps cerebral blood flow from draining properly leading to intracranial pressure. He refers to this as chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency or CCSVI.
The Upper Cervical Connection
At Body Balance Spinal Care, we have been specifically trained to detect and correct misalignments of the upper neck vertebrae. Many times, the top two bones of the neck misalign due to minor accidents or trips and falls. If this is the case, they can hinder blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid flow to and from the brain creating the right condition for CCSVI. This, in turn, may cause a person to experience symptoms of MS. Once corrected, however, this intracranial pressure can return to normal. It is possible that the body will begin healing itself, and MS symptoms may be helped. Many of our patients have reported feeling much better overall after ensuring that their necks are in the best condition possible.
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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/