POTS - Orthostatic Intolerance, Dysautonomia & the Upper Neck - Upper Cervical Chiropractor Spokane
Channel: Dr Jeffrey Hannah
Date: 2023-01-17

Dr Jeffrey Hannah 
Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractor
@ Clear Chiropractic Spokane

https://ClearChiroSpokane.com 
https://clearchirospokane.com/positional-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome-pots/

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An increasingly common condition that we are seeing in practice is what is known as Positional Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS. It is a disorder characterized by extreme dizziness, faintness, anxiety and changes with heartbeat (rapid!) when standing upright.

The hallmark of POTS is defined with the elevation of heart rate beyond normal with the simple act of standing upright (in contrast with a similar condition, orthostatic intolerance, which occurs when blood pressure does not sufficiently increase when standing upright, but without changes in heart rate).

Both disorders belong in a category of syndromes known as DYSAUTONOMIA referring to abnormal functioning of the autonomic division of the nervous system (organs, blood flow, tissue repair, etc).

Dysautonomia (and indeed, even POTS) seems to be a catch-all diagnosis that includes a wide range of symptoms without a singular known origin. In other words, it seems to be a combination of epigenetics AND diet AND chemical exposure AND mental/emotional stress (which seems to mimic PTSD even without a truly traumatic event) AND physical elements.

It is quite literally a case where the body is playing a trick on your mind.

One of the MAJOR contributing factors that we have observed is the relationship between the alignment of the top vertebrae in the neck and the function of three neurological centers:

1. The vagus nerve.
2. The superior sympathetic ganglion (which affects blood flow and lymphatic clearing in the brain).
3. The medulla, aka brainstem, which is the primary processing center for all autonomic functions in the human body.

Although POTS is indeed and extremely challenging puzzle with many pieces that need to be solved, and individualized approach that considers all the elements may be the only way to solve the mystery.

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The Blair technique is a special division of general chiropractic that focuses on the alignment, motion and stability of the atlas vertebra because of its unique relationship with your nervous system, which controls every function in your body. Unlike general spinal manipulation, there is no twisting, cracking or stretching.

The Blair technique is a gentle and precise approach that utilizes a series of physical, neurological and diagnostic tests in order to provide the highest level of personalized healthcare.

When your atlas is aligned, your body has the potential to be healthy. However, when it is misalignment, your brain and body (simply put) are not able to work as efficiently as they otherwise would, and the inevitable consequence is where problems start to occur.

The big idea of the Blair technique is that by restoring the normal alignment, motion and stability at the junction between your head and neck, your own nervous system and its innate mechanisms are free and able to do what your body is designed to do: heal itself. And when that force is able to flow freely through your body from above-down, inside-out, anything it possible.

Call us to schedule an appointment at 509.315.8166.

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Dr Jeffrey Hannah
Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractor
@ Clear Chiropractic Spokane

https://clearchirospokane.com AND https://uppercervicalspokane.com