Are there different types of cerebral palsy?

Condition analysis:
There are several different types of cerebral palsy: spastic diplegia, spastic hemiplegia, spastic quadriplegia, athetoid dyskinetic cerebral palsy, choreoathetoid dyskinetic cerebral palsy, dystonic dyskinetic cerebral palsy, ataxic cerebral palsy, hypotonic cerebral palsy, and mixed cerebral palsy.

The spastic forms of CP are characterized by stiff muscles and muscle spasms. The dyskinetic forms of CP are characterized by involuntary, writhing movements. Ataxic CP, the least disabling of all the forms, is characterized by balance and depth perception problems which make walking difficult. Hypotonic CP is characterized by overly relaxed, "floppy" muscles. As the name implies, mixed CP is characterized by symptoms of two or more forms of the disorder.

Instructions:
Fish Oil: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are integral anti-inflammatory agents in the body, are also important for neural connections and communication between the brain and body. Furthermore, brain tissue development can be stimulated by an excess of these "good" fats in the body. Great sources of omega-3s are salmon, tuna, walnuts, soybeans, spinach, and flaxseed oil.

Epsom Salt: To relieve the pain and inflammation caused by this movement disorder, many people have turned to epsom salt baths. Simply mix hot water and Epsom salts, along with some sea salt and any other essential oils you may choose, and then soak parts of the body in this mixture that are inflamed or painful. Relief should be quick and long-lasting!