The MS hug is anything but a warm embraceArticle content The act of sharing a hug with another person is typically and historically a sign of affection. Try refreshing your browser, or The MS hug is anything but a warm embrace Back to video We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Article content According to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, approximately one in four people (25%) live with and experience something called the MS Hug. The MS hug (symptoms may differ from person to person) is often described as an incredibly tight band wrapped around one’s torso. The theory I’ve written about above in regards to the sympathetic nervous system, which is scientifically proven, holds no merit here, however, when the MS hug sneaks up and comes for a visit.