Sick And Tired Of Being Sick And Tired?

Are you always tired? Like really tired. It doesn’t matter what you do… even if you go to bed earlier or get a new mattress, a new pillow or whatever you change you are still tired. There may be a variety of reasons for this but one of them is a medical condition called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? There’s a lot of skepticism around those who are suffering with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome . Your friends and family think that it is all “in your head.” There is not a definitive way to diagnose CFS other than through exclusion. There is not a reliable diagnostic lab work or test other than a decrease in quality of life.

Signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Here are some tell tale sign you have CFS:

• It’s chronic — six or more months duration
• More rest or sleep does not help
• Difficulty to concentrate or a bad memory
• Sore throat or tender lymph nodes;
• Overall muscle or joint pain
• Headaches
• Post-exercise makes it worse

Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care & CFS

A recent case study found large quality of life improvements in patients with CFS following upper cervical chiropractic care called the NUCCA procedure. The upper cervical spine houses the brainstem which is a very important part of the central nervous system. A misalignment in this area puts pressure on the brainstem and interferes with the nervous system. A gentle touch and controlled contact on the first vertebrae in the neck is designed to restore balance to the spine and the nervous system.

Reference

1. Ferri, Fred MD. Ferri’s Clinical Advisor, 2012 ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby; 2012.
2. Woodfield HC, Dickholtz M. Quality of Life Improvement in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Following Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care. J. Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research 2012; 2013(4): 92-99.

About the Author

Dr. Joe Breuwet

Upper Cervical Hawaii, LLC

Dr. Breuwet is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and has studied and practiced the National Upper Cervical Care Association (NUCCA) technique for the past 17 years. After spending 10 years in the hotel industry as a General Manager, I decided to follow my passion and enter into the natural health care field. During my first few months at Palmer College, I quickly came to the realization that there are many different types of Chiropractic. I decided to learn and practice the most precise and specific form of Chiropractic, NUCCA.