Essential Family Chiropractic Center in Naperville, IL.
Dr Richard Hagmeyer D.C.
Chiropractic Health -- Multiple
Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
The pathological process involved in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a
demyelinating disease, is the loss of myelin sheaths surrounding
axons in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Common
early manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis (MS] include paresthesias
(numbness / tingling in extremities), optic neuritis (vision loss),
mild sensory or motor symptoms in a limb, and cerebellar
incoordination (balance loss).
Although the most common course of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a
relapsing and remitting pattern over many years, the manifestation
in each patient varies. In most cases, as the disease progresses,
remissions become less complete. Some patients have only a few brief
episodes of disability, whereas others have a relentless downhill
course over months or weeks. Although not all patients become
disabled, the end stage of MS often can include ataxia (inability to
coordinate voluntary movement), incontinence, paraplegia, and mental
dysfunction due to widespread cerebral and spinal cord demyelination.
How Upper Cervical Care Relates to Multiple Sclerosis
While
medical science has not determined the exact cause of MS, recent
research is pointing towards a possible trauma-induced origin for
MS. Evidence supports that trauma (in particular mild concussive
injury to the head, neck or upper back) increases the risk of MS
onset and/or formation of MS lesions. Following the trauma, MS
symptoms can take months or years to develop.
The purpose of upper cervical care is to reverse the
trauma-induced upper neck injury; thereby eliminating adverse
effects upon the brain. While many MS sufferers recall specific
traumas such as head injuries, auto accidents or falls, some do not.
An upper cervical examination utilizing Digital Infrared Imaging is
necessary in each individual's case to assess whether an upper
cervical injury is present and whether benefit from upper
cervical care can be achieved.
Contact our Naperville Chiropractic Clinic for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Richard Hagmeyer
River Run Center | 1020 104th Street | Unit 100 |
Naperville, Ill 60564 | 630-718-0554
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