Category Archives: ccsvi

CSF Fountains, Pulsations and Flow

Posted on December 18, 2011 by uprightdoctor

CSF flow is driven by waves called pulsations. If CSF waves are too strong or too weak, they can damage the brain resulting in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and mutliple sclerosis. Continue reading →

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Kyphosis, Stenosis and Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on July 8, 2011 by uprightdoctor

Kyphosis changes the normal alignment of the spine and strains the brainstem and cord inside the skull and spinal canal. It can also lead to CCSVI, CCVBP and multiple sclerosis. Continue reading →

Posted in ccsvi, chiari malformations, demyelination, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, liberation procedure, ms lesions, multiple sclerosis, spondylosis | 17 Comments

Scoliosis, Chiari malformations and CCSVI

Posted on May 17, 2011 by uprightdoctor

Abnormal curvatures of the spine, such as scoliosis can tether the cord and cause Chiari malformations and CCSVI. Continue reading →

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Craniocervical Syndromes, EDS and MS

Posted on March 20, 2011 by uprightdoctor

Craniocervical syndromes may be a key culprit in many neurological and neurodegenerative conditions similar to their role in Ehlers-Danlos and multiple sclerosis. Continue reading →

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C1, C2 and CSF Flow

Posted on February 6, 2011 by uprightdoctor

The upper cervical spine is critical to the movement of CSF into and out of the brain and cord, which is important to cushioning, protection and support of the brain. Upper cervical misalignments, design problems and degenerative conditions can interfere with CSF flow and function. Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's, ccsvi, chiari malformations, Devic's disease, multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, optic neuritis, optic spinal multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, physical anthropology | 43 Comments

Skull Design and Brainstem Compression

Posted on December 28, 2010 by uprightdoctor

Among other things, the posterior fossa is shorter in European skulls compared to Asian and African designs, which may expalin the difference in the incidence of multiple sclerosis, optic spinal MS and Devic’s disease seen in the different races. Continue reading →

Posted in ccsvi, demyelination, Devic's disease, ms lesions, multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, optic spinal multiple sclerosis | 1 Comment

Round Heads and Devic’s MS

Posted on December 12, 2010 by uprightdoctor

Rounder head designs may predispose Asians and African-Americans to a more severe form of MS called Devic’s disease, which is also known as neuromyelitis optica (NMO) or optic spinal MS. Continue reading →

Posted in ccsvi, Devic's disease, multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, optic spinal multiple sclerosis, physical anthropology | 7 Comments

Square Heads and MS

Posted on November 27, 2010 by uprightdoctor

Racial differences in the design of the skull may account for the higher incidence of classic multiple sclerosis sen in European races compared to a variant form, called Devic’s disease, seen in Asians and African-Americans. Continue reading →

Posted in ccsvi, demyelination, ms lesions, multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, optic spinal multiple sclerosis, physical anthropology | 6 Comments

Skull Design and CCVBP

Posted on November 13, 2010 by uprightdoctor

The design and deformation of the skull can affect venous drainage in the brain causing chronic craniocervical venous back pressure CCVBP. Continue reading →

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Chronic Ischemia and MS Lesions

Posted on October 23, 2010 by uprightdoctor

Chronic ischemia, that is decreased blood flow, is one of the primary suspects in the cause of demyelination and the lesions seen in MS. Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ccsvi, demyelination, ms lesions, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, primary lateral sclerosis | 29 Comments