The trouble with spasticity

At a recent neuro appointment for Sienna, I was disappointed to hear my daughter's neurologist say that currently they DON'T focus on neuroplasticity. Not sure why I was disappointed. I suppose because I was hoping I wouldn't have to continue to pursue an extremely expensive trip to the Family Hope Center where some neurologists have chosen to focus on exactly that and or return for more hyperbaric (both of which are truly needed) By this he meant, HE and maybe everyone else in this practice would prefer to cut, force, and or inject a solution prior to addressing the root cause. Sigh.

I have been considering options to reduce Sienna's spasticity. We all know if we have read this far that hyperbaric did in fact do this, and would continue to garner improvements at the source. However, we also know it is extremely expensive, not covered by insurance (because it works...) yeah I said it., and frankly just not something I have the energy to fundraise for again as of yet.
It is definitely in the works.

In the meantime, what is the least invasive way to help her now? I have been doing a few things. They are helping but what moves me to post today is the sad state of neurology according to her current physician.

"The future is moving towards biomachinery, we aren't focusing on the brain" he says. Really?

Because neuroplasticity wasn't discovered centuries ago, because Pedro Bachyrita didn't completely rehabilitate his own father after a massive stroke, and because you in all your expensive, and extensive college education never heard of the concept? You are a neurologist. Let's recap the definition of that for a moment....

A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system, which includes the BRAIN and spinal cord. 

Oh the irony....

anyway, I found an interesting article which takes a dual approach. Both neuroplasticity and possibly Botox or other standard method.

So if interested, have a read..

http://physical-therapy.advanceweb.com/Article/The-Magic-Cure-for-Spasticity-Reduction.aspx