For years, those who have suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been searching for a cure. This debilitating condition can make even the simplest tasks seem impossible. Symptoms can vary from person to person, making diagnosis difficult. But now, there may finally be some hope on the horizon. A recent study has shown that our body's mistaken interpretation of certain chemicals found naturally within us may be responsible for creating inflammation in response to CFS. While more research is needed, this could be a major breakthrough in the treatment of this complex condition.
Atlas (c-1)Axis (c-2) Misalignments As An Underlying Contributing Factor to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Many people suffer from depression, and chronic fatigue and basically have just lost their lust for life. Most of these problems can be directly tied back to childhood trauma. Trauma to the upper cervical spine can cause the atlas vertebra to misalign from its normal position thereby causing interference with normal neurological function.Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
There are many contributing factors to the development of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. One of the most common stories we hear is that the patient got sick from the flu and never was able to recover. The question is why does one person get sick and recover and another spiral down into the nightmare known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? We believe that CFS is a result of a body that was weakened due to many contributing factors and then the individual falls ill with the flu and then never recover. One of those contributing factors is an upper neck misalignment that lowers the body's functional ability and immunity. The most common symptom of CFS is fatigue which lasts for six months or more. This fatigue is not relieved by rest and can be made worse by physical or mental activity. Other symptoms may include:- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Headaches
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory problems
- Sore throat
- Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or armpits
- Unexplained fever
