What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis or “MS” is a disease characterized by dizziness, numbness, deteriorating muscle weakness and sometimes other neurologic symptoms. It usually occurs in patients under the age of 55.
What can Cause Multiple Sclerosis?
The cause is unknown, but it is suspected to be an autoimmune disorder. It occurs largely in individuals who live in temperate zones, and is especially prevalent in individuals of Western European ancestry. There is also a genetic relationship, so it can be passed down. Smoking is also a suspected associated risk for MS.
What kind of treatments would be beneficial for me at Elevation Chiropractic & Wellness if I have MS?
Massage therapy and Physical Therapy are the therapies we would definitely suggest if you suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. Our Physical Therapists can provide specific plans to help strengthen the muscles that are getting weaker, and can help with increasing the range of motion that is often lost in many of the joints.
Our massage therapists can provide specific problem-focused massages to the areas that are being affected the most. Each one of them is amazing at what they do! On top of that, our Nurse Practitioners can provide Torodol injections, which are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory/muscle relaxant injections as well as IV Infusions with the necessary vitamins and antioxidants that can help combat the neurologic symptoms, as well as muscle weakness.
