One of the primary neurological conditions that afflict young adults is multiple sclerosis (MS). Double the number of women are affected as men. In the US, there are a quarter million MS patients.
This condition is a disease that afflicts the nervous system. It creates scar tissue from nerves, the spinal cord, and the brain. A mysterious disease, research has continued for years to find a cure, or even the real cause, with little success.
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What We Now Understand About MS
Multiple sclerosis has been classified as an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmune conditions are ones that result in the body fighting against healthy tissue in itself. Also, MS has been associated with inflammation in and around the brain.
There are existing treatments that help to mitigate symptoms. However, upper cervical chiropractors are trying to do more than simply make episodes easier to bear. The goal is to correct an underlying issue that may be causing much of the inflammation and damage, thus slowing the progression of the disease or stopping it completely.
Targeting Nervous System Inflammation
Adjustment of the C1, or atlas bone, has been able to improve immune function for many. In one study, 48% benefitted. In fact, some multiple sclerosis patients even saw some damaged brain tissue begin to repair itself.
Dr. Don Erwin of Sacramento, California is an upper cervical chiropractor. This means that Dr. Erwin specializes in correcting atlas misalignments. Such a realignment can reduce inflammation and do much good for patients with multiple sclerosis.
References:
- Multiple Sclerosis Information, Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center, 1999.
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- Feeley-Collins K, Grostic JD, Hightower BC, Pfleger B, Selano JL. “The effects of specific upper cervical adjustments on the CD4 counts of HIV positive patients.” Chiropractic Research Journal 1994;3(1):32.
- Elster EL. Eighty-one patients with multiple sclerosis and parkinson’s disease undergoing upper cervical chiropractic care to correct vertebral subluxation: a retrospective analysis. J Vertebr Sublux Res. 2004;2:1-9.
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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/