What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Approximately one million Americans have chronic fatigue syndrome, though it is estimated that approximately 80 percent of people suffering from this condition go undiagnosed. Many people with this condition suffer needlessly, wondering what is wrong with them and why doctors haven’t found anything.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a physical disorder that most commonly affects middle-aged women, though it can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or race. Though we don’t know what causes we do know that the most recent research indicates it may be due to misalignments in the upper cervical spine.
Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized mainly by extreme unexplained fatigue. Sufferers will experience physical exhaustion that can make it difficult to go about their day-to-day activities.
Though thorough tiredness is the most common symptom reported by people with chronic fatigue syndrome, there are a host of other symptoms that vary from patient to patient. These symptoms include bouts of insomnia, aches, and pains in the muscles and/or joints, headaches, and swollen lymph nodes.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The upper cervical spine is a vital yet vulnerable part of the spinal cord. Made up of the seven uppermost vertebrae, the upper cervical spine begins just below the skull and runs down the neck. Its main function is to stabilize the head and protect this vital junction through which essential nerve clusters run from the brain to the spinal cord.
Any misalignment of the vertebrae in the upper cervical spine can cause inflammation and disrupt the flow of signals from the brain to the rest of the body’s systems. Symptoms of chronic fatigue symptom are often triggered by viruses, stress, or hormonal imbalances. Inflammation caused by a misaligned upper cervical spine can disrupt the nerve signals in the central nervous system, impeding your body’s ability to respond to triggers that set off chronic fatigue syndrome.
How Our Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment Works
We treat chronic fatigue syndrome by getting to the root of the problem. At Advanced Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Walnut Creek, California, owner Dr. Noah Kaplan is one of the foremost upper cervical chiropractors and a board-certified member of the Blair Chiropractic Society.
The Blair Chiropractic Technique is focused on the health and proper alignment of the upper cervical spine. Dr. Kaplan specializes in this method, using state-of-the-art technology combined with non-invasive, safe, effective techniques to help bring the spine into proper alignment. When properly aligned, the body can begin responding properly to nerve signals and natural healing mechanisms are triggered.
Using Cone Beam computed tomography (CBCT), Dr. Kaplan and his team have a 3D imaging view of the craniocervical junction. This eliminates the guesswork so that gentle, low-force techniques can be applied to the precise locations to correct misaligned vertebrae.
If you have been struggling to enjoy life and tend to your daily responsibilities due to chronic fatigue syndrome, contact Dr. Kaplan today to discuss your upper cervical spine health. Service areas include Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.
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