As with all immune disorders, early diagnosis is key to managing pain and preventing further issues. Vision problems, tingling and numbness, pain and spasms, weakness, fatigue, bladder issues, cognitive dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction are all signs you may have MS.
Multiple sclerosis is a progressive immune disorder, in which your body attacks healthy parts of itself, mistaking them as threats. This damages the coating of nerve cells; which in turn destroys the brain and spinal cord. The disease ranges in intensity, with the worst cases involving diminished brain function and paralysis.
Symptoms
Arm or leg numbness
Visual changes
Uncoordinated gait
Speech impairment
Incontinence
Trouble walking or maintaining balance
Most people are diagnosed with MS in their 20s or 30s and live with the disease for decades. Some may have long periods of remission broken up by relapses into symptoms. Others have symptoms continuously. While there is no cure for MS, conventional medicine relies on steroids, muscle relaxants, and even Botox to keep the symptoms in check. But this isn't always enough, which is why many people turn to complementary therapies for relief.
Chiropractors treat multiple sclerosis. Most MS patients suffer some form of pain, and some of those patients have sought relief through chiropractic care. Chiropractic care can be an ideal way for a patient to achieve pain relief without having to resort to using additional medication.
Since faulty electrical signals are the cause of symptoms, any imbalance in the nervous system intensifies them. Chiropractic care promotes the free flow of electrical impulses throughout the entire nervous system. This reduces symptoms for many people. Chiropractic care can also correct postural problems caused by MS symptoms such as muscle spasms or altered gait. One of the most common symptoms of MS is chronic pain—and chiropractic care is one of the most well-documented treatments for chronic pain. Multiple sclerosis chiropractor can also recommend lifestyle solutions that may help manage your symptoms. So if you or someone you love is suffering from MS, be aware of all your options.
