It's a sad fact that a lot of people avoid going to the doctor if their only complaint is feeling tired and worn out all the time because they fear the doctor is either going to make them feel like it's an imaginary problem or that they just need to get more sleep. Worse, in many cases, including chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia, the patient is given medication that helps them sleep or anti-anxiety medications, however this doesn't need to be the case. Understanding why you're experiencing an extreme lack of energy is key when it comes to addressing the problem and while the cause of the condition hasn't been determined yet, there are chiropractic treatments that can help including Upper Cervical chiropractic, a form of upper cervical specific chiropractic care.
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What is Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
CFS the name of a health issue that causes acute, ongoing fatigue that is not caused by other medical conditions or relieved by rest. While the actual cause of CFS hasn't been determined, some theories believe that it may be due to a viral infection, however none have been identified as of yet. Other complaints that accompany CFS are: sensitivity of various chemicals, headaches, sensitivity to some odors, muscle soreness, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping and short term memory loss. In addition, inflammation in the nervous system caused by a malfunctioning immune system has also been suggested as a cause. Although symptoms differ from person to person, the intense fatigue experienced can lead to trouble handling day to day activities and loss of work.
In the case of the second theory mentioned above (inflammation in the nervous system), chronic fatigue syndrome has responded quite well to the Upper Cervical chiropractic approach. Since Upper Cervical care has been shown to have a positive effect on the central nervous system, relieving pressure that's caused by a misalignment of the head and neck, it addresses the pressure that can develop on the delicate nerve tissues located in the brainstem and upper spinal cord, a pressure on the nerves that experts believe contributes to chronic fatigue symptoms.
Upper Cervical care can also improve your response to CFS by improving the exchange of oxygen in your tissues and in some cases, exercise, nutrition and massage therapies are also utilized.
Will Upper Cervical Chiropractic Help You?
Upper Cervical doctors have cared for many patients who present with CFS, in many cases after the patient has tried everything else first and hours of medical testing hasn't reached any conclusions. The Upper Cervical approach can help the body help itself, often providing the patient with relief from this often devastating condition.
To find out if the Upper Cervical procedure can help address your chronic fatigue problems, testing, which is painless, will need to be carried out to identify if you have a head and neck misalignment. If Upper Cervical can work for you, you'll avoid having to take pain medications and anti-anxiety drugs that come with a long list of negative and potentially dangerous side effects; before you go this route, it's better to try a more conservative, natural form of care like Upper Cervical chiropractic, a side effect free, non-invasive and painless chronic fatigue syndrome approach.
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Dr. Donald Erwin of Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, California is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA).Over the past 21 years, Dr. Erwin has helped many people find natural relief in Sacramento, California. His upper cervical clinic also serves the communities of Elk Grove, Roseville, Yuba City, Davis and Placerville. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, digestive disorders and auto injuries. More information can be found on his website at https://www.donerwindc.com/