Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder that can cause stiff or weak muscles, poor coordination, and tremors. Patients often have floppy or rigid limbs and may have trouble standing or walking. Acupressure is an alternative treatment option that may help some children with cerebral palsy. What Is Acupressure? Acupressure is an alternative medical therapy that’s... Read More

Although cerebral palsy is not progressive and the underlying damage doesn’t worsen, there is no available cure for the disorder. It is possible, however, to manage your child’s condition and help make their life as free of pain and stress as possible, and many parents of children with cerebral palsy turn to alternative therapies to... Read More

If you’re the parent of a child with cerebral palsy, it’s likely been difficult to witness your child experience pain due to the condition. There’s no cure for cerebral palsy, but there are pain management techniques that can help your child live a life that’s as comfortable and joyful as possible. There are various ways... Read More

As a parent, you’ll do anything to ensure that your child has the safest, healthiest, and happiest future possible. Parents of children with cerebral palsy know this all too well—from various types of therapy, to medications for pain, seizures, and spasticity, to acupuncture and chiropractic care, these parents are eager to try anything that will... Read More

When treating individuals with cerebral palsy, treatments are not a one-size-fits-all approach. Several methods are currently available to treat disabilities that result from the condition, from physical and recreational therapies to oral medications and surgeries. In recent years, researchers have discovered that stem cell transplantation may be an effective way to restore certain abilities in... Read More

When we picture someone lying on a chiropractor’s table for an adjustment, it’s most likely an adult. After all, neck pain, back pain, spinal discomfort, and the struggle to sit or stand is usually a result of the wear and tear of our joints and bones over time. But here in the cerebral palsy community,... Read More

By John Lehman Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is commonly used to treat scuba divers with the bends, but recently, the therapy has been used to treat certain types of cerebral palsy, as well. Opinions vary as to whether or not HBOT is an effective treatment for children with cerebral palsy. Some research has shown improvements... Read More

By John Lehman It may surprise you to learn that horseback riding is one of the many treatments available for children with cerebral palsy. The treatment is called hippotherapy and it has been used to treat disabled children and adults alike since the 1960’s. Research has shown that hippotherapy has a positive effect on both... Read More