For the Health of It: Understanding stiff Person’s Syndrome

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss the infliction that has been in the spotlight

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Stiff Person Syndrome(SPS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that causes muscle
stiffness in your trunk and abdomen which can set off muscle spasms when you’re in distress.

Celine Dion Suffered from this diagnosis, had lost her voice, mobility per media news who
sang at the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony .SPS causes greater sensitivity to noise and
touch which puts them in emotional distress.

People with SPS can develop hunched over
paustures, start losing mobility in joints, pain, sensitivity to noise, decreased balance
,mobility,decreased coordination,strength ,rigidity in muscles which affects fine motor
coordination ,they also have a frequent falling which can lead to serious injuries and slowly they
get fearful to leave the house because of the outside noise which puts them in a trigger to
cause spasm & increased rigidity in muscle putting them in freeze state.

SPS also can affect
internal organs ,vocal cords causing loss of voice .Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsonism,Ankylosing
Spondylitis are some other diagnosis which also causes stiffness in Joints. Occupational
therapy, physical therapy intervention along with integrative therapy is extremely helpful besides
the medication to keep a person functional emotionally, physically and mentally. Regular
stretches mobilization exercises along with modalities like myofascial release technique ,crystal
Myofascial Release technique (invented by Hima Dalal from Hima Dalal Integrative Health)
,electoral modalities, yoga ,Power Of Breath Yoga,Meditation,Energy Medicine Treatment
,Good Hydration & Nutrition , Dr Ishan Shivanand’s Yoga Of Immortal practice can help
overcome the challenges of this diagnosis and help decrease pain and increase range of
motion in the muscles. Regular practice of meditation will help you balance the stress and
sensitivity to noise and triggers for further questions contact

Himadalalintegrativehealth@gmail.com
www.himadalalintegrativehealth.com