ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Our brain is connected to every muscle in our body by a series of nerves. The brain tells these nerves when we want to make some sort of a movement with our body, so the nerves send these moving directions from the brain to the muscles. When the cells in the nerves start to atrophy, they no longer send directions to the muscles, which causes a disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – ALS.

About ALS/LOU Gehrig’s Disease

ALS/LOU Gehrig’s Disease is characterized by degeneration of both upper and lower motor neurons that leads to muscular paralysis. It is a progressive disease, meaning it gets worse over time. It affects the brain nerves and spinal cord nerves that control the muscles in our body. As the muscles get weaker, it’s getting harder for the person to eat, walk, talk, and even breathe.

Commonly known as ALS disease, this disease has become popular due to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that went viral on every online social network. Millions of people, including celebrities, jumped on board to create awareness for this amazing cause. Everyone was dumping ice-cold water on their heads in the name of the ALS ice bucket challenge. Not only did this Internet challenge bring a huge attention to the ALS/LOU Gehrig’s disease, but it also has donated a staggering $115 million to the ALS Association.

How is ALS/LOU Gehrig’s Disease treated?

There is no cure that can reverse or stop the disease, but there are a few treatments available, including the chiropractic treatment which has proven to be effective at relieving some of the symptoms. Chiropractic subluxation adjustments, along with lifestyle changes like diet and exercises, are what we, at Action Physical Therapy, do best. We consider the sufferer’s whole self, as opposed to putting the focus on one part of the body.

Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care for ALS/LOU Gehrig’s Disease

It’s no wonder that ALS/LOU Gehrig’s Disease and chiropractic care go hand in hand. Depending on the severity of the disease, with regular chiropractic treatment, patients get a larger range of motion and less pain in all directions achieved. Our chiropractic treatments are all about making sure that the spine is properly aligned because only then the nervous system can operate without any obstruction. As a result, the immune system in our patient is improved, and their bodily functions can work in order. Of course, that depends on the severity of the disease, but phsical therapy along with chiropractic care gives ALS/LOU Gehrig’s disease sufferers hope and it also keeps them in a better shape to fight this terrible disease.