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Epilepsy and Chiropractic
Epilepsy is a relatively common disorder that affects approximately 1% of the population. About 9% of the general population will have at least one seizure during their lifetime.
Epilepsy occurs as a result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Neurons communicate by sending electrical signals in a specific pattern. In epilepsy, these electrical signals become abnormal, leading to an electrical storm that produces seizures.
The health professional community does not fully understand the cause of epilepsy; nonetheless, they continue to focus on trauma as a primary factor in several individuals. Regardless of age, a head injury or trauma to the neck and/or upper back can play a crucial role in the development of seizures.
In certain pediatric cases, the injury may occur during childbirth. Seizures may start immediately after the injury or, in some cases, take months or even years to develop.
Most Common Medical Treatments
The most commonly used drugs to treat epilepsy are associated with various side effects.
In an article from a well-known medical journal, it states that several of the drugs used to treat this condition fail to control seizures, with between 25% and 40% of patients continuing to suffer seizures despite following traditional treatment.
Epilepsy and Chiropractic
Without the constant nerve signals from the brainstem to the brain, it becomes incapacitated. This can be a critical factor in the development of seizure disorders. Misalignments in the upper cervical spine can affect the function of the brainstem and trigger an electrical storm in the brain, which can lead to seizures.
Upper cervical care is a non-invasive health care method that aims to correct trauma and nerve irritation in the Nervous System and brainstem. Many patients at our chiropractic center recall a specific injury that triggered their seizures, while others do not. Whether trauma is a factor or not, it is important to conduct an examination of the cervical spine.
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