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, the body will send signals to the brain of the non functioning areas, establishing a new mind body connection.
What Can This Do for Me?
With this new connection, we have found that both quadriplegics and paraplegics, whether young or old, have regained voluntary muscle control in the once-paralyzed areas of the body. Within 5 treatment days, 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 observe changes in strength and movement. While this is not the cure-all for paralysis, the ability to control the movement of your formerly paralyzed muscles is the first step to recovery.
What Is Muscle Control?
Muscle control is the ability to voluntarily contract and relax your individual muscle groups that were once paralyzed. The NSC Therapy treatment has had great success with 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?
Some participants have reported the return of various sensations. These are some of the new sensations reported; touch, heat, cold, and pressure.
Spasms?
Research by the NSC Therapy Project has shown that spasms have been reduced by more than 75%. How does this occur? With 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 suggested to obtain the best results. Each session is approximately two hours in length, and costs $2,000.00 due before treatment on the first day. While some results are observed following the first treatment, each treatment thereafter will result in new improvments.
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.
