What Is NSC Therapy?
NSC is the abbreviation for Neuro Synthetic Conduction Therapy, or artificial nerve conduction. This
new treatment has been in development since November 2007. It is non-invasive and does not require medication, surgery, or the use of any mechanical devices, but is a simple, hands-on treatment using Anatomy, Physiology and Neurological science.
How Does It Work?
How it works may sound easy but is rather complex. In simple terms, there are nerve endings in the
hands and bottom of the feet called Meissner’s Corpuscles. These nerve endings are located near the surface of the skin and can only be affected by light touch. They are the switchboard for the peripheral nervous system, which courses throughout the body. These light touch receptors, or nerve endings, are similar to open wires to the nervous system. Through the use of a small portion of my thumb, I have found a way to re-stimulate -- or “jump start” -- the nervous system where paralysis has occurred in the body (rather like jumping a car battery).
What about My Spinal Injury?
Damage to your spinal cord will not be repaired as a result of this treatment. However, by stimulating the nervous system in the paralyzed area, the brain will be made aware of its existence, and will recognize that the currently paralyzed area of the body is now functional. The brain will reroute itssignal to further its communication of movement. This act is believed to occur through the spinalcord, para vertebral chain, and the peripheral nervous system.
What Can This Do for Me?
With this new line of communication, we have found that both quadriplegics and paraplegics, whether young or old, have regained both sensation and muscular control in once-paralyzed areas of the body. Within the
5 day treatment participants have been able to voluntarily move their once paralyzed extremities and begin their road to recovery. Through the use of a Gazellestander, leg press, adductor/abductor machine, and a basic recumbent exercise bike, one can physically observe the changes in strength and movement from the once-paralyzed extremities. While this is not the cure-all for paralysis, the ability to feel and to control the movements of your formerly paralyzed muscles is the first step to recovery.
What Is Muscle Control?
To regain muscle control is to regain the ability to voluntarily contract and relax your individual muscle groups that were once paralyzed. The NSC Therapy treatment has had great successwith the return of:
§Adduction of the thigh and leg
§Abduction of the thigh and leg
§Extension of the leg or arm
§Flexion of the knee or elbow
§Extension of the leg at the knee
§Plantar and dorsal flexion of the foot
§Inversion and eversion of the foot
§Movement of the toes or fingers
§Flexion and extension of the wrist
§Use of the abdominal muscles for balance
These are just a few of the movements which may be regained as a result of the NSC Therapy treatments. There are many more possibilities that have not yet been explored.
What about Sensation?
Sensation consists of the ability to feel things that could not be felt before... for example, heat, cold, pain, sweating, muscle movement, pressure on the skin, or the pinch of a needle. There are many benefits to the return of sensation.
Spasms?
Research by the NSC Therapy Project has shown that spasms have been reduced by more than 75%. How does this occur? With each of the 5 NSC Therapy Treatments, one begins to voluntarily control muscles in the once-paralyzed extremities; therefore eliminating the possibility of muscles receiving “mixed signals.” This process has been found to decrease…and in some cases, even eliminate…spasms altogether.
How Much Does It Cost?
A total of five consecutive sessions are required to obtain the best results. Each session is approximately two hours in length, and costs $1,000.00 for the 5 day program. While some improvements generally are observed following the first treatment, each treatment thereafter will result in new improvements.
We do not accept any medical insurance or credit cards of any kind at this time. We do accept Cashier checks, money orders, personal checks, and cash.
How To Apply
Applications can be obtained by calling NSC Therapy at 727-204-2905.
