b'Symptom ManagementCChhiirroopprraaccttiiccaannddMMSSSSyymmppttoommttrreeaattmmeennttiinntthheeppaallmmooffaahhaannddBy Maggie Courier A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis putsCChhiirroopprraaccttiiccttrreeaattmmeenntta person on a new, uncertain road throughChiropractic, a form of complementary life. However, there may be additional routesmedicine for the manipulative treatment of to take along this journey. Many peoplemisaligned joints affecting the nerves, muscles, who are diagnosed will choose to use DMTsand organs, is a popular therapy used by MS suggested by their neurologist to slow diseasepatients. A qualied practitioner will use their progression and treat a plethora of potentialhands or an instrument to adjust the spine related symptoms. Symptoms including muscleand other parts of the body where misaligned pain, weakness, poor balance and coordination,joints may be the cause of pain and discomfort.intense fatigue, and many others of this illnessChiropractic adjustments can help to may impede how patients live their lives. Again,improve proper functioning of affected body there is no cure for MS, though in addition toparts and enhance mobility, coordination, and prescribed DMTs, there are optional healthbalance. Some treatments were also reported practices and products that may enhance ato increase energy levels and aid in muscle persons quality of life. These options are knowncontrol. Fatigue, a very commonly seen symptom as complementary or alternative medicine.of MS patients, can profoundly affect your Seenasholistictreatments,well-roundedphysical and mental lifestyle. Sources have and all-inclusive versus symptom-specic,reported that chiropractic adjustments have CAM treatment stands apart from traditionalalso been benecial in this regard and resulted medicalcare,usingnaturalpracticesasain lessening fatigue and pain.complement or alternative to pharmaceuticals.MMuullttiipplleemmeetthhooddssMind and body can be treated using CAMDr. Wendy Gallego, founder and chiropractic practices such as chiropractic, massage, andpractitioner at Shin Wellness in Miami, has been acupuncture. Fortunately, there are manysuccessfully treating MS patients. When asked qualified,resourceful,caring,licensedabout her insights regarding the treatment practitioners available to treat MS patientsof MS patients, Gallego explained that when with such CAM therapies, and patients shouldadjustments happen, endorphins (the bodys seek a certied practitioner with a backgroundnatural pain killers) are released, and this may in MS or autoimmune illnesses.produce positive feelings and combat fatigue. msfocusmagazine.org 12'