Chiropractic Care for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease affects over 1.5 million Americans. Each year, 60,000 people in America are diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It can affect both men and women, although the rate among men is slightly higher. Most men and women diagnosed with the disease are over the age of 60. However, around 15% of those affected by Parkinson’s are diagnosed before the age of 40.
Parkinson’s is a debilitating disease that affects brain and muscle function. The main sign of Parkinson’s disease is shaking or trembling, especially of the hands. As the disease progresses, muscle shaking worsens which can lead to falling, inability to swallow, or loss of bladder control. Not only does Parkinson’s affect the body, but it also affects the mind as well, often causing confusion or dementia. There is yet to be a cure for Parkinson’s, but there are methods for managing both the progression and the symptoms of the disease. Chiropractic care from a Lithia Springs chiropractor has shown to be an effective method for improving the overall quality of life for those affected by this disease.
What Causes Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s is caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. Nerve cells are unable to make the necessary dopamine that plays a vital role in telling your body how to move. Dopamine is also essential for smooth, easy muscle control. When these nerves in the brain break down and fail to produce enough dopamine, it is then that individuals will begin to notice the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s.
What Role Does Chiropractic Play?
Chiropractic care has shown to improve the quality of life as well as slow down the progression of the disease for those suffering from Parkinson’s. Medications may help, but these are often only short-term solutions that mask the symptoms for […]
In the United States today, over 300,000 children suffer from Tourette’s syndrome. This neurological disorder is characterized by its involuntary movements or vocalizations known as tics. In most children, tics begin between the ages of 5 and 7, typically becoming more noticeable by the ages of 8 to 12. However, in some instances, tics have begun in children as young as 3. Most children outgrow tics by adulthood. If they do carry on into adulthood, they are usually not as noticeable and are more controlled. But for children, it can be very frustrating to experience these involuntary movements and vocalizations. While no official cure exists, there is some research that suggests that Tourette’s syndrome may be genetic. It has also been linked to trauma or injury, specifically of the neck. If your child is suffering from Tourette’s syndrome, you may be surprised to hear that a Lithia Springs chiropractor can help. Dr. Ronnie Bolar of Vital Life Chiropractic can provide a natural, drug-free, and effective solution for managing Tourette’s syndrome and tics.
Chiropractic care is still a relatively new form of healthcare compared to other methods out there. Having only been around for about a hundred years, chiropractic care is not yet considered mainstream, but it’s gradually growing in popularity among all ages – including, and especially, among older adults. With the way that our bodies age and with how chiropractic care provides an improvement to many specific health issues, it’s safe to say that chiropractic care becomes increasingly important as we age.
As a child is growing and developing, it is very important that they get adequate sleep, maintain a proper diet, get enough exercise, and so on. Lack of sleep and a poor diet are often a major contributors to other issues in kids, such as ADHD, stunted brain growth, developmental issues, and behavioral problems. Other underlying health issues can contribute to child’s poor behavior and their inability to get adequate sleep, and vice versa.
Everybody deals with stress. It’s just a normal part of life. However, some people experience different intensities, frequencies, and types of stress than other people. Trying to escape from it completely is an uphill battle because it’s not possible to completely alleviate all stress and associated symptoms.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD as it’s known by most, is a condition that many people suffer from. If you have GERD, you are constantly worrying about whether or not certain foods will affect you more than others, how well you’ll be able to stay asleep at night, where the closest restroom is, and other unpleasant symptoms.
A pins and needles sensation in your extremities can be very annoying and uncomfortable. Because numbness and tingling can be associated with other health concerns as well, it can also bring about stress and anxiety. However, numbness and tingling doesn’t have to be something you simply live with day to day. In order to rule out major health concerns, you must first determine the root cause of the sensation. Most of the time, tingling or numbness in the extremities isn’t as serious as you think. In fact, the cause often lies within the spine. If this is the case, a Lithia Springs chiropractor can address the issue at hand to reduce or completely get rid of these uncomfortable sensations.
A leading cause of pain in the heel can be attributed to plantar fasciitis. This painful condition of the plantar fascia, the ligament in the bottom of your foot, is caused by small tears in the ligament. If not addressed, these small tears can turn into larger tears, causing more pain and more problems. You may not realize that chiropractic care can be a solution for plantar fasciitis pain. Many Americans suffer from plantar fasciitis symptoms and many have found relief with chiropractic care.
For business owners, productivity plays an important role in the work atmosphere and overall business success. The more productive your employees are, the more benefits your company experiences. But sicknesses during the cold winter months often affect the productivity of employees at work. Employees either take sick days because they aren’t feeling well or come to work feeling under the weather to avoid taking sick days. As an employer, you’ve likely thought about how you can decrease the amount of sick days employees take while also increasing productivity in the office. The answer may surprise you… chiropractic care!
Visits to the chiropractor for back and neck pain are common. Once you have found relief from pain, you may wish to no longer schedule chiropractic appointments. But principled chiropractors, like Dr. Ronnie at Vital Life Chiropractic, know that time and repetition with consistent chiropractic care will benefit you and your health both now and well into the future. Chiropractic care is more than just a quick fix. Pain or injury may come about at any time due to spinal misalignments, but the actual misalignment and function problem didn’t arise overnight. It has taken years for your body to get to where it is, and it won’t be corrected immediately with just one chiropractic adjustment. Chiropractic adjustments are more than just a health fad that boasts quick yet temporary relief. Chiropractic care focuses on the central nervous system and the spine and aims to restore proper spinal health over time, leading to more effective function of the central nervous system and the rest of the body. The long-term effects of chiropractic care bring about real restoration to your body functions and true correction of any issues or problems. It will provide relief from multiple ailments and most pains, but it is a long-term and permanent solution rather than a quick fix and short, temporary relief. At Vital Life Chiropractic, Dr. Ronnie Bolar recognizes your desire to live a happy, healthy lifestyle. With the long-term benefits of chiropractic care, you can do just that.