Osteopathic Treatment and Multiple Sclerosis

Osteopathic Treatment and Multiple SclerosisMultiple sclerosis, or MS, is a progressive central nervous system disease that destroys the protective covering over the nerves, which greatly impacts how the brain and spinal cord function. As you might imagine, those who suffer from multiple sclerosis deal with impaired mobility, along with pain and weakness, painful muscle spasms, and numbness and tingling in the extremities. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with MS, know that osteopathic medicine could help provide relief from pain while also making day-to-day functions and activities easier.
How can osteopathic medicine improve MS?
While there is no cure for MS, your doctor will provide you with a comprehensive treatment plan that will help to slow the progression of the disease. This is typically done through medications such as immunosuppressants and steroids; however, many people with MS turn to complementary and osteopathic therapies to bolster their current treatment plan.
Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) can improve muscle spasms and musculoskeletal pain and other symptoms caused by MS, while also reducing stress and promoting an overall sense of wellbeing. The benefit of turning to an osteopath for care, even when dealing with chronic conditions such as MS, is that they focus on treating the patient as a whole, not just the symptoms.
An osteopath will always tailor each treatment to the patient’s unique needs. They work with you to determine which osteopathic techniques are going to provide you with the biggest benefit to your daily routine and activities. Many people with MS enjoy working with an osteopath because it allows them to take charge of their care and the treatments they receive. They can work together with their osteopath to create open communication around what’s working and what isn’t.
Osteopathic medication is also non-invasive, so you don’t have to worry about adding more medications to your treatment plan. There are no side effects involved in the therapies and treatments we offer our patients. Techniques such as the sacral wobble technique and thoracic inlet myofascial release have been particularly beneficial for improving mobility in those with MS.
Are you interested in learning more about osteopathic medicine and how it could help you or someone you know with multiple sclerosis? Talk with an osteopath today to learn more about the techniques and treatments we offer.

 

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