Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by extreme tiredness, regardless of how much bed rest you get. Living with this disorder can be overwhelming, leaving people feeling exhausted, unmotivated, and struggling to perform daily activities.
While various factors may contribute to this condition, one common underlying issue is inflammation in the body.
The Impact of Inflammation
When the body experiences inflammation for an extended period, it can lead to long-standing subluxations. Subluxations occur when the messages from the body to the brain are hindered, resulting in a cascade of adverse effects.
The brain recognizes that something is wrong and triggers a response to protect the body by stimulating insulin and increasing inflammation levels. Unfortunately, if this cycle continues unchecked, it can cause muscle weakness, tightness, increased headaches, stiffness, and a general lack of energy and motivation.
The Role of Chiropractic Care
While some patients take medication to address depressive symptoms associated with chronic fatigue, it often fails to address the root cause of the inflammation. On the other hand, chiropractic care aims to restore balance to the body by addressing spinal misalignments, regardless of location.
By ensuring proper alignment, chiropractic adjustments can help decrease the messages triggering excessive inflammation production. This, in turn, allows for improved blood flow, enhanced oxygenation to tissues, and overall reduced symptoms.
Additional Factors Contributing to Chronic Fatigue
In addition to inflammation, several other factors can contribute to chronic fatigue. Poor diet, excessive medication use, previous injuries or accidents, emotional stress, and chemical stress all play a role in exacerbating symptoms. Dr. Denn estimates that 70% of his patients have chronic fatigue, but 40% don’t realize it, or they just say they have it because that’s what their doctor told them.
If you’re gripped by chronic fatigue, we want to help you reclaim your energy, health and life. Contact Denn Chiropractic today to schedule an appointment.
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