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Thinking About Celine
We’ve been keeping our eye on Celine Dion, as we know she’s had to cancel all her 2024 tour dates due to the effects of Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS), which is a rare disorder of the central nervous system. Folks with SPS experience rigid muscles, muscle spasms, and a great deal of chronic pain.
“There are spasms – they’re impossible to control. You know who people often jump up in the night because of a cramp in the leg or the calf? It’s a bit like that, but in all muscles. There’s little we can do to support her, to alleviate her pain.”
– Claudette Dion
Could HBOT Help?
While there is no current research on HBOT and SPS, the NIH reports that SPS is closely linked with autoimmune diseases. We do know about HBOT’s positive effect on other autoimmune disorders such as lupus, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, and scleroderma, so it’s not unreasonable to think that HBOT could help ease the effects of SPS.
Additionally, HBOT is well-known for its ability to:
- Support immune modulation
- Reduce inflammation
- Speed tissue healing and regeneration
- Enhance oxygenation
- Increase neuroplasticity
Autoimmune Disorders and HBOT
Here at Hyperbaric Vermont, we’ve had success treating patients with autoimmune disorders and other neurological challenges like MS:
Other Challenges
We also know that SPS can be accompanied by depression and other psychiatric symptoms due to the challenging nature of living with the disorder. HBOT has been very successful at treating veterans with PTSD.
So, there’s every reason to think that HBOT could help Ms. Dion with SPS. Fortunately, South Burlington is pretty close to Montreal, and we’d welcome her to our offices any time.
Even if you’re not a global superstar, if you’re struggling with autoimmune disorders, don’t suffer. Get in touch with us. We’re here to help.