Epilepsy Awareness Day is March 26, so we will focus on the disorder and how chiropractic care can help. Dr. Chris Walker uses chiropractic treatment to treat and manage various health issues, including back and neck pain, anxiety and depression, high blood pressure, and, yes, epilepsy.
What is epilepsy?
- Epilepsy is a disorder in which the activity of nerves in the brain is interrupted, leading to seizures.
- More than 200,000 cases per year are diagnosed in the U.S.
- Epilepsy can result from a genetic disorder or a brain injury, such as a trauma or stroke.
- The most prevalent symptom of epilepsy is seizures. During a seizure, you can experience tremors, shaking and uncontrolable movements, and/or loss of consciousness.
- There are few symptoms of seizures.
- Epilepsy is mostly treated by medications. It also can be treated by surgery, devices, or dietary changes.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Dr. Walker and other chiropractors believe in the power of medications. Sometimes, medications are needed, but many times natural alternatives, including chiropractic care, are better. The fact is that many people who are put on medication to control seizures see little or no benefit. Many people also have adverse reactions – known as side effects – to the medications they are told they must take.
Here’s how chiropractic care could help:
The vagus nerve, which controls a variety of crucial bodily functions, including mood, immune response, and heart rate, has been associated with seizure disorders. Misalignments in your spine cause pain, but they also interfere with nerve function and affect the vagus nerve. Healthy nerve function through chiropractic care has been shown to reduce instances of seizures.
Chiropractic care is meant to promote your body’s ability to heal itself. Proper spinal alignment through chiropractic care has been shown to reduce pain, improve movement, reduce blood pressure and reduce seizure activity.
Dr. Walker is ready to help
If you suffer from epilepsy and want to gain better control of seizures, contact Dr. Chris Walker today for a consultation. Walker Chiropractic in Augusta will be happy to discuss the many benefits of regular chiropractic care as part of your overall health management.
