Creative Healing for MS

A 2014 study looked at the effect of a 4-week creative art program in 14 people with MS. Activities included watercolor painting, collage making, beading, and knitting. Each of the four weekly sessions lasted for 2 hours. Results showed the program worked well, helping participants feel better about themselves, more hopeful, and supported by others. It also improved their confidence in managing their MS. Investigators suggest that creative art could make a big difference in the lives of people with MS, and it should be studied further.

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Christine Gustafson2025-02-02T14:38:44-08:00February 2, 2025|Categories: Free Resources, MS Articles, MS Resource, Multiple Sclerosis|

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).

In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves.

Signs and symptoms of MS vary widely and depend on the amount of nerve damage and which nerves are affected. Some people with severe MS may lose the ability to walk independently or at all, while others may experience long periods of remission without any new symptoms.

There’s no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, treatments can help speed recovery from attacks, modify the course of the disease and manage symptoms.

Creative Healing for MS

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