MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system in which gradual destruction of myelin occurs in patches throughout the brain or spinal cord (or both), interfering with the nerve pathways and causing muscular weakness, loss of coordination and speech and visual disturbances. It occurs chiefly in young adults and is thought to be a defect in the immune system that may be of genetic or viral origin. For some people, MS is characterised by periods of relapse and remission while for others it has a progressive pattern. For everyone, it makes life unpredictable. |
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 Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
The treatment of MS has changed dramatically in the last decade. A more favorable outcome and better quality of life are definitely more attainable by people with MS through appropriate and aggressive management. Sufferers should consider all available options including: the medications, symptomatic treatments, medical, rehabilitative and psychological approaches, alternative treatment options (such as massage), and experimental treatments available through clinical trials in specialised MS centers.
Client reported benefits for Multiple Sclerosis include:
- Reduced pain levels by relaxing associated muscle tissue.
- Increasing mobility and range of movement.
- Reducing any associated fluid retention.
Medical research on the benefits of Massage for Multiple Sclerosis:
Massage therapy decreased anxiety and depressed mood, and improved hand strength, self-esteem, body image and social functioning in adults with multiple sclerosis. Hernandez-Reif, M., Field, T., Field, T., & Theakston, H. (1998). Multiple Sclerosis patients benefit from massage therapy. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2, 168-174.
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To see if you can receive similar or possibly even better results why not take us up on our offer of a free in-home demonstration.
Remember you have nothing to lose but your pain and just like many of our current clients in the years to come you could be reporting back to us your improved quality of life.
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What is Multiple Sclerosis?