My Chronic Fatigue has been helped by yoga, but Is There Something Else to Help Me?

Systematic Exertion intolerance disease, more commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome, is more common than we realize.  The primary symptom is post-exertional malaise, that is, an abnormal or extreme reaction to small amounts of exercise leading to fatigue, pain, cognitive dysfunction, and flu-like symptoms.  It is because of this that most people with chronic fatigue do not participate in physical activity.   

A promising research study was released in 2014 where  isometric yoga was studied to evaluate the effects on patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. This 20 minute program was reported to cause slight discomfort the first time, but as the sessions continued yoga seemed to significantly reduce fatigue. It is important to understand that it’s the movement that is helping improve fatigue. Allowing your joints to have motion and fluidity also slows down the progression of arthritic changes. This is important because, over time, inactivity could lead to more pain in your  joints, decreased movement, and impingement of nerves throughout the spine.  

Miguel Flores, DC Specialist, is an upper cervical chiropractic specialist who specializes in a chiropractic technique that is both gentle and safe for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. This approach helps restore the  body’s balance. This, in turn, will allow muscles to relax and allow increased motion throughout the joints and body.    

Miguel Flores, DC takes a look at the relationship between the skull and the neck to determine how a possible misalignment at this level is putting pressure on a major area of your central nervous system that can be leading to symptoms of chronic fatigue. The correction is very gentle, without the use of twisting or cracking the spine, making it the best choice for patients with chronic fatigue. Call today to see if you are a candidate for this specialized form of care.