Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
How can we help you when you have Mutliple Sclerosis?
At Pillars of Wellness, our mission is to help you regain and maintain optimal function while addressing the unique challenges posed by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We understand that MS affects individuals differently, which is why we prioritize thorough assessments and tailor treatment plans to meet your specific needs.
Personalized Assessments for Individualized Care
Our expert physiotherapists conduct detailed evaluations to focus on critical areas such as mobility, walking ability, balance, posture, and pain management. By understanding your unique circumstances, we create a customized rehabilitation plan to support your journey toward improved strength and functionality.
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Environment
We provide a supportive and empowering environment where you can work towards regaining strength and mobility. Our rehabilitation approach goes beyond exercises—it emphasizes education, equipping you with the knowledge to manage your condition effectively.
Fatigue Management and Mobility Aid Training
Our physiotherapists are skilled in recognizing signs of fatigue during sessions and will adjust therapy accordingly. If you use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, crutches, or canes, bring them along! We offer specialized training to help you optimize their use for better mobility and independence.
Preventing Muscle Weakness and Enhancing Strength
Strengthening is a vital part of our treatment. We aim to prevent muscle weakness resulting from limited mobility, ensuring you stay active and functional.
Holistic Support Beyond Physiotherapy
In addition to physiotherapy, we address other areas affected by MS, such as speech, motor skills, and emotional well-being. Our interdisciplinary team includes experts in speech therapy, occupational therapy, counselling, naturopathy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Together, we offer a holistic approach to support your health and quality of life.
At Pillars of Wellness, we’re here to help you navigate the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis with personalized care and a supportive team dedicated to your success. Contact us today to learn how we can help you regain control and live your best life.
What exactly is Multiple Sclerosis?
According to MedicineNet, MS is a condition that has to do with an immunity-propagated process that causes an abnormal reaction with the body’s immune system, resulting in damages to the central nervous system tissues.
The immune system essentially attacks the body’s myelin, which is a substance that covers and insulates nerves fibers. This results in demyelination, which in turn causes nerve damage. Since the accurate pathogen or target of the body’s immunity attacks is unknown, many professionals choose to refer to MS as an “immune-mediated” disease as opposed to an “autoimmune” disease.

What are the signs and symptoms?
The symptoms of multiple sclerosis depend on the location and degree of demyelination in the body. These include:
- 5Visual disturbances
- 5Double vision
- 5Loss of vision
- 5Numbness
- 5Tingling
- 5Dizziness
- 5Mild to severe weakness
- 5Multiple Sclerosis effect
- 5Vertigo
- 5Erectile dysfunction
- 5Impotence
- 5Pregnancy issues
- 5Incontinence
- 5Urinary retention
- 5Muscle spasms
- 5Muscle incoordination
- 5Tremors
- 5Slurring in speech
- 5Fatigue
- 5Paralysis
- 5Painful and uncontrollable muscle contractions
What are the causes and risk factors of Multiple Sclerosis?
As of now, the cause of MS is still not known. There are various theories involving the causes of MS in different people. These hypotheses range from vitamin D deficiency to viral infections. Certain sources also consider excessive salt intake in daily diets as a possible cause.
That said, none of these theories has yet to be proven accurate. What is known is that the disease is not contagious, so there is no fear of passing it on from one person to the other. The risk factors for MS include:

Age
MS commonly affects people aged 15-60

Sex
Women are more prone to develop MS

Family History
Your risk of MS is high if one of your parents or siblings has the condition

Certain Infections
Infectious mononucleosis can result in MS

Smoking
Smokers are more likely to face recurrent MS symptoms than non-smokers

Race
Caucasians, especially of Northern European descent, are at high risk

Climate
MS is more common in areas with temperate climates like Canada, northern US, New Zealand, southeast Australia and Europe

Certain Autoimmune Diseases
These include thyroid disease, type 1 diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease
Make sure to book an appointment, we offer a free 15 min consultation if you face any of these signs and symptoms so you can get the appropriate treatment.
How do you diagnose MS?
Doctors will collect the relevant patient history and conduct a complete physical examination to look for signs of injury to the brain or spinal cord and see what area is damaged. Imaging studies can confirm an MS diagnosis. The most common test requested is an MRI of the brain and spine. CT scans, though useful in locating certain brain injuries, cannot reveal any changes related to MS in better detail.
A spinal tap, or lumbar puncture, collect cerebrospinal fluid to test it for the presence of protein, inflammatory markers, and other chemicals. This is only performed if the findings of an MRI are not clear enough or do not give anything substantial.
Evoked potential testing can detect slowed response times of the optic nerve, auditory nerve, spinal cord, and brainstem. These aren’t specific for MS diagnosis though. In the case of MS possibility, blood tests are done to rule out other conditions like Lyme disease, vasculitis, lupus, and HIV.
You can get the right physical therapy treatment programs by scheduling an appointment with Pillars of Wellness to get yourself back on track! We are conveniently located in Burlington, Aldershot.
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