Cerebral Palsy: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches

In the United States, cerebral palsy affects one in 323 children. Globally, up to four out of every 1,000 babies are born with the condition.

Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition caused by brain damage before, during, or right after a child's birth. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of physical disability in children.

Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that affects muscle tone, movement, and posture. It occurs due to damage to the developing brain, which may happen before or after birth. The damage affects parts of the brain responsible for controlling muscle movement, resulting in permanent disabilities that limit activity and function.