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Physical Therapy Offers Safe and Effective Alternatives to MS Medications<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A woman, we\u2019ll call her Ms. Rose, has been living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)<\/a> for several years. MS is an inflammatory disorder that affects the central nervous system. Like many living with her condition, Ms. Rose initially turned to prescription medications to manage her symptoms. Over time, she began to wonder if there were MS medication alternatives that could offer her relief without the side effects she experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Rose spoke to her doctor, who recommended she connect with us to explore physical therapy. After learning that physical therapy offers a natural method to manage her symptoms and improve her overall quality of life, she was ready to give it a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog post shares Ms. Rose\u2019s story of managing her MS symptoms with the holistic approach of physical therapy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discovering MS Medication Alternatives that Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At her first appointment, we spent time talking about Ms. Rose\u2019s medical history, her condition, and her goals for treatment. She was interested in regaining her mobility, so we explored MS medication alternatives that would help her build strength and increase her overall confidence. We put together a personalized program to address her unique needs and symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manual Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pain is a common symptom that many with MS face at some point during the disease. Manual therapy is often associated with decreasing cortisol (a hormone that can treat inflammation) and increasing serotonin (responsible for regulating behavior, mood, and memory). Our physical therapists help reduce and manage MS patients\u2019 pain, stress, and anxiety using a variety of hands-on therapy techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n