Chiropractic Research

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 [...]

  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. About Tourette’s Syndrome and Tics If your child has been diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome, then they have to deal with one or more tics that is associated [...]

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. Research is being done all over the world to explore the impact and benefits of chiropractic care for people at different ages and with different types of health conditions, including for wellness care and elder health. Common Pains Among the Elderly As the body ages, it becomes less and less proficient compared to when it was in its prime. This is just a part of growing older. Joint pain can develop or worsen from arthritis, we can get bad hips and/or knees, and we might develop a chronic health condition that causes ongoing or intermittent pain. Joints can wear out (a common cause of arthritis among senior citizens) or stiffen. Even our muscles can be affected, getting weaker and [...]

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. What most people don’t realize is that a Lithia Springs chiropractor, like Dr. Ronnie Bolar at Vital Life Chiropractic, can provide care that gets to the root of any child’s problem, particularly when it comes to sleep disturbances and behavioral issues. Is Medication the Right Answer? It’s not uncommon for many parents to seek out specialized medication in order to alleviate behavioral issues. However, the problem with medication as a solution to those problems is that medication is only a temporary fix or a mask for the problem and it doesn’t get to the root of the issue. Behavior-altering medications also can change the personality of your children and affect other parts of their lives, such as their sleep habits and their appetite. Since sleep and [...]