A seizure is the outward
sign of a malfunction in the electrical system in the
brain. Seizures that occur more than once, without a
special cause, are called epilepsy (also called a seizure
disorder). Seizures may be convulsions, brief stares,
muscle spasms, odd sensations, or episodes of automatic
behavior and altered consciousness.
How
Upper Cervical Care Relates to Epilepsy / SeizuresWhile the exact cause of
seizures is unknown, medical researchers have focused upon
traumatic brain injury (specifically mild concussive injury
to the head, neck, or upper back) as a risk factor for
seizure onset.1-24 Following the
injury, seizures can be triggered immediately or can take
months or years to develop.
The purpose of upper
cervical care is to reverse the trauma-induced upper neck
injury; thereby reducing irritation to the nerves in the
brain stem and spinal cord that can trigger neurological
dysfunction. While many seizure sufferers recall specific
traumas such as head injuries, auto accidents or falls, some
do not. In certain pediatric cases, the injury can occur
from the normal birthing process. An upper cervical
examination is necessary in each individual's case to assess
whether an upper cervical injury is present and whether
benefit from upper cervical care can be achieved.
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