Seizures and Chiropractic Care: How CHIROHOUSE Clinic Can Help in Prior Lake, MN
What are seizures?
In the simplest terms, a seizure is abnormal brain activity that can result in a loss of consciousness or altered consciousness. During a seizure, the neurons of the brains are overstimulated. One of the main underlying causes of seizures is stress.
What is the connection between nerve interference and seizures?
Chiropractors analyze and assess areas in the spine that may be placing unnecessary stress on the nervous system. A common focus is the upper cervical spine (upper neck) for the brain stem which has all of the cranial nerves that feed into the head and face. The vagus nerve originates from the upper neck. The vagus nerve has a powerful influence on the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps down-regulate the stress response. This allows the body to access the part of the nervous system responsible for relaxation and healing.
Other Cutting-Edge Seizure Treatments
It is interesting to note that the newest, cutting edge treatment of seizures now includes an artificial vagus nerve stimulator. This supports the idea that chiropractic adjustments of the vagus nerve could also help or manage seizures.
Today, the most common treatment for seizures is medication. However, 20-30% of patients see no relief from this form of treatment. Chiropractic may be an effective way to manage seizures for these patients.
Start Managing Your Seizures Today
At CHIROHOUSE Clinic, we know firsthand how scary and debilitating seizures can be for not only the patient, but also family and friends.
We are experienced in treating seizures and will do everything in our power to help.
The first step is an assessment which will allow us to determine what treatment and course of action is best for you. Feel free to schedule a no-obligation free consultation by calling our phone number at 952-855-1230.
