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Natural Care for Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on25 May 2024,in

By Dr. Rusty Lavender, D.C. — upper cervical chiropractor, Lavender Family Chiropractic, Sarasota, FL. Reviewed and updated October 2026.

Our complete guide to upper cervical chiropractic care in Sarasota explains what the top two vertebrae control, how we measure them with 3D imaging, and what a correction feels like.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment

While the medicine does not have answers for the cause of MS or a fix, many people with MS are searching out natural ways to heal themselves. Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic care and other techniques within the upper cervical are having oftentimes dramatic results with MS cases.

Dr. Erin Elster who use to practice in Colorado has published an extensive case series on Multiple Sclerosis and how traumatic head injuries prior to onset may be a causative factor in many of these cases.

Another researcher and an upper cervical doctor named Scot Rosa have found that MS patients have restricted CSF(cerebrospinal fluid) flow which, following atlas corrections, can return to normal levels. Not only are they seeing changes in CSF flow in these cases, but, they are also seeing dramatic improvements in patients who suffer from MS.

Not only are MS patients receiving relief and healing from upper cervical doctors, but, a little-known procedure we have learned about while dealing with many MS cases in our office is the Klenner Protocol. Dr. Klenner was a well-known medical doctor in the ’50s and 60 ‘s who was bucking the allopathic trend at that time.

Klenner was a big proponent of vitamin therapy and intramuscular injections. In our office, we have seen patients with MS prior to the start of upper cervical care that has had significant gains in the MS symptoms by following Klenner’s protocol.

As always we hope that this article brings hope and useful information that is not otherwise available to those that suffer and have only searched within the allopathic model. The internet is leveling the playing field regarding how people are informed about their health.

The days of ‘here take this pill and shut up’ are not cutting it. Many are turning to the internet for information that may be helpful in their healing. Our blogs have one purpose and that is to disseminate information to the seeker.

What the Research Says

A 2016 study in Neurology estimated multiple sclerosis prevalence in the United States at 149.2 per 100,000 people, consistent from 2008 to 2012, with women affected about three times as often as men. For people with MS asking whether gentle care of the neck is appropriate, a 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis in Pain Physician examined adverse events after cervical spinal manipulation across randomized trials. Our work is co-managed with your neurologist, uses low-force corrections with no rotation of the neck, and is directed at the upper cervical spine, where the brainstem and the position sense for balance meet. Results vary by person; we measure before and after.

Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Cervical Care and Multiple Sclerosis

Does upper cervical chiropractic treat multiple sclerosis? No. MS is a neurological disease managed by your neurologist with disease-modifying therapy. Upper cervical care addresses the alignment of the top of the neck; results vary by person, and we measure before and after. We work alongside your neurologist, never in place of them.

Why would someone with MS see an upper cervical chiropractor? Neck pain, headaches, dizziness, and balance problems are common alongside MS, and the top of the neck is a source of each that a neurological workup does not measure. When those symptoms have a cervical component, addressing it can matter to how someone feels day to day.

Is the adjustment safe if I have MS? Our corrections are low-force, imaging-guided, and involve no twisting or rotation of the neck. The evaluation comes first and decides whether a correction is appropriate at all. We ask that you keep your neurologist informed and we are glad to send our findings.

Do I need a referral? No referral is required. We do ask for your current medication list and any recent imaging reports.

Which specialist treats MS in Sarasota? A neurologist, ideally one with MS experience, manages the disease itself. Physical and occupational therapists address mobility. An upper cervical chiropractor evaluates the top of the neck when neck pain, headaches, or dizziness are part of the picture.

What should I expect at the first visit? A consultation and history, an examination of the upper neck and nervous system, functional nervous system scans, and 3D cone beam CT imaging only when the case warrants it. Plan on about an hour.