The nervous system is in charge of communicating messages between the brain with other parts of the body, such as functions like thinking, memory, sensory perception, and voluntary and involuntary functioning. If one of your family members has recently been diagnosed with a nervous system disorder, there can be many questions and arrangements to consider, that can become overwhelming. Here's a guide to better understand the condition and how a chiropractor can help. 

What Are Common Nervous System Disorders?

There are both common and rare types of nervous system disorders. Common conditions include Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, which can affect motor function issues like walking, shaking, and memory loss. Others, such as Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that are not as common, but they are highly diagnosed each year. These can affect the nerve cell coverings in the spinal cord and brain, impairing a person's vision, balance, and muscle strength.  

What Causes These Conditions?

Some conditions are brought up due to lifestyle and environmental factors, and other illnesses and infections. They can also be generated by a disturbance in the nerve signals, which are set off by various traumatic events, like a car crash or a slip or fall, that cause damage to the neurons. This impairs their relationships and eventually leads them to diminish. 

Others are made up of genetic links, which means that they've been inherited from a family member, or through congenital causes, which is as a result of being born with the condition.  

How Can a Chiropractor Help?

Because the nerves move everywhere in the body where an artery or vein is, chiropractors can help to lessen and alleviate some of the disorder-related pain by providing adjustments. This helps to correct misalignments between the joint and spinal cord that can lead to issues with speech and movement. By providing an adjustment,  a chiropractor can help to unblock the pathways in the nervous system, allowing the spinal cord to communicate with the brain. For best results, those with pain should visit a chiropractor at least once a month. 

If you have a nervous system disorder and are in pain, consider visiting Stroud Chiropractic Clinic in Archdale, NC. They are the only chiropractor practice offering the "pro-adjuster," and have been helping their patients manage their discomforts for over 33 years. If you would like to schedule an appointment or to learn more about their services, call (336)434-2107 or visit their website.