MS and Parkinson’s Disease

Chiropractic care may stop the progression or reverse the symptoms of

multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease, according to a study

published in the 

Journal of Vertebral and Subluxation Research.

Dr. Erin L. Elster, D.C., reviewed the cases of 81 patients who had been under treatment for the last five years. Fortyfour of the patients suffered with MS and 37 suffered with Parkinson’s disease.

Seventy-eight of the patients reported at least one traumatic head or neck injury two months to 30 years before the onset of their diseases.

Digital infrared imaging and laser-aligned x-rays confirmed a misalignment of the upper spine in all 81 patients. 91% of the MS patients and 92% of the Parkinson’s patients showed symptomatic improvement following Chiropractic care. None of the women reported that their disease had worsened at a follow-up five years after the study concluded.