Can Chiropractic Improve the Lives of Alzheimer’s Patients?

Seeing someone you love suffer from Alzheimer’s disease can be incredibly challenging. As loved ones lose their ability to care for themselves and recognize people they love, interactions can become disheartening and downright devastating. While there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease or the symptoms and challenges associated with it, the progression of the disease can sometimes be slowed or stopped with certain treatments. While not everyone responds the same to these management techniques, hope and improved quality of life is possible for those dealing with Alzheimer’s. Neurologically-based chiropractic care is one treatment method that has hugely significant results with Alzheimer’s patients, and Dr. Paige Roth in Des Moines would love to help you and your loved ones overcome the struggles of living with Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s, the Brain, and the Spine

This disease is marked primarily by memory problems, but it also impacts behavior, motor function, cognitive abilities, and more. Alzheimer’s primarily affects the elderly population and is actually considered the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Doctors are certain about the brain’s connection to Alzheimer’s and dementia in general, but they have yet to pinpoint the direct link and how to improve memory with these patients, or better yet, prevent Alzheimer’s in the first place.

There is a compound in the brain that is responsible for improved communication between nerve cells, but there is an enzyme that breaks down that compound over time, leading to decreased cognitive function and memory recollection. Because the breakdown of this important compound occurs because of how the brain is working, it only makes sense to look directly to the health of the brain, which is directly connected to the health of the spinal cord. When the brain sends and receives messages, these messages travel through the nerves and ultimately have to pass through the nerves in the spinal column. If the spine itself is out of alignment even the tiniest bit, these nerves can be pinched or have too much pressure on them, leading to an interruption in the message transfer. This brings about dysfunction in various parts of the body, which can include the brain and can potentially lead to Alzheimer’s.

Whole-Body Health

Des Moines chiropractic Dr. Paige Roth is committed to providing whole-body health to everyone in her community. While she commonly sees young families, new babies, and active adults in her office, she also loves to serve elderly individuals who want to take control of their health and overall wellbeing. Chiropractic care is not a band aid on a problem, but is instead a way of life that encourages proper and optimal function of all the body’s systems to bring about complete whole-body wellness. Senior practice members at True Roots Chiropractic experience vast improvements in their motor skills, balance, memory, vision, hearing, and overall physical comfort. Neurologically-based chiropractic care can bring about significant improvements in Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms, as well as a slew of other ailments, pain points, or health concerns, so give Dr. Paige Roth and her team a call to learn more about how chiropractic can help you.