Chiropractic Care for Parkinson’s Disease in New York

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that progresses slowly, robbing people of their ability to function normally. While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s, there are treatments that can relieve symptoms and help those with the disorder maintain their quality of life. A supportive therapy that has been getting a lot of attention in recent years is chiropractic care.

Experience compassionate care and advanced chiropractic services at Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York. Our highly trained NY chiropractic practitioner is one of only 300 specialists worldwide offering a specialized type of upper cervical care called NUCCA..

What Is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and degenerative brain disorder that occurs when brain cells producing the neurotransmitter dopamine become damaged or die. Dopamine is a vital brain chemical that your nervous system uses to signal the parts of the brain controlling coordination and movement.

Once 80% of dopamine-producing cells die, people often begin experiencing the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including:

• Tremors or shaking
• Slowing movement
• Loss of balance
• Stiffness
• Difficulty with coordination

While the causes of Parkinson’s disease are not fully known, most experts agree that genetics and environmental factors play a key role in the development of this condition.

Upper Cervical Care Chiropractor for Parkinson’s Disease

Ongoing studies have found that chiropractic care can help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

The condition’s exact cause continues to be scrutinized, but some believe that accidents involving head trauma could be linked to the disease. Whip-lash-like injuries to the upper cervical spine can misalign the vertebrae and cause compression of the brainstem and surrounding nerves. This type of compression may increase the risk of Parkinson’s-related symptoms, which can develop months or even years after trauma occurs.

Upper cervical care using the NUCCA technique corrects spinal misalignments caused by trauma and can reduce or remove compression of the brainstem and surrounding nerves. Once nerve compression is removed, proper communication between the brain, spinal cord and surrounding nerves is restored, potentially allowing for a reduction in symptoms and improved mobility.

Imaging studies and nervous system scans allow us to search for misalignment impacting the function of your nervous system. If misalignment is located, our NUCCA practitioner applies very specific and gentle adjustments by hand to the vertebrae in the neck, bringing them back to their proper position. We then perform follow-up imaging and scans to ensure your spinal correction was successful.