b'MS often becomes a cause of emotional stress,with other tools and practices, such as a which may lead to physical stress. GallegoTENS unit (a source of pain relief and muscle believes people with MS should considerrelaxation) and cold laser therapy (a nerve chiropractic treatment not only to enhancestimulator). Both treatment methodologies can physical wellness but also because it mayhelp to reduce MS related inammation. help to relieve related stress as well. For MS-related pain in the joints, chiropractic Gallego hopes patients will investigate CAMtreatment is potentially benecial. In future treatments including chiropractic soon afterissues of MS Focus, look for information about their diagnosis and not wait until problemsadditional CAM therapies, such as massage that may be treated occur. Keeping patients withto treat the muscles and acupuncture to treat potentially pain-free mobility and motion,the nerves. CAM treatments are regarded as leading to increased endurance, energy, andholistic approaches to treating both physical muscle control, are goals for Gallego whenand emotional symptoms of MS, as well astreating those with MS.potentiallly enhancing quality of life. In addition to manual manipulationFor comments comments or questions, email treatments, chiropractors may also treat patientsMaggie@MSFocus.org.13 msfocusmagazine.org'