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POTS & Dysautonomia Support

Natural Support for Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction.

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and other forms of dysautonomia affect the autonomic nervous system, the part of your nervous system that controls involuntary functions like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and temperature regulation. At Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, we offer supportive care that addresses the underlying nervous system dysfunction contributing to these challenging conditions.

Dysautonomia is an umbrella term for conditions involving dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS controls vital automatic body functions including heart rate and blood pressure regulation, breathing, digestion, temperature regulation, sleep-wake cycles, and more. Our gentle, neurologically-focused approach helps support healthier autonomic function.

Important Note

We work alongside your medical team. Chiropractic care is a supportive therapy that can help improve nervous system function, it does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment for POTS and dysautonomia.

Common Symptoms We See

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Patterns To Notice

  • Racing Heart: Abnormal increase in heart rate upon standing, a hallmark of POTS, with rates exceeding 120 bpm.
  • Dizziness & Fainting: Lightheadedness, vertigo, or loss of consciousness when changing positions, especially standing.
  • Fatigue & Exercise Intolerance: Profound exhaustion and inability to tolerate physical activity without symptom flare.
  • Brain Fog: Cognitive difficulties including poor concentration, memory problems, and mental cloudiness.
  • Temperature Dysregulation: Inability to properly regulate body temperature, with episodes of being too hot or too cold.
  • Digestive Issues: Nausea, gastroparesis, and IBS-like symptoms resulting from autonomic dysfunction affecting the gut.

How Chiropractic Can Help

  • Brainstem & Upper Cervical Support: The ANS control center is located at the base of the skull, and the vagus nerve passes through the upper cervical spine. Gentle adjustments in this area support healthier autonomic regulation.
  • Autonomic Balance: Our gentle, neurologically-focused approach helps calm an overactive sympathetic nervous system and support parasympathetic function, addressing the core imbalance in dysautonomia.
  • Objective HRV Monitoring: Our comprehensive evaluation includes assessment of autonomic nervous system function. We can track improvements over time and adjust care based on your response.
  • Patient-Centered Gentle Care: We understand POTS patients have unique needs. We can adjust you lying down if standing triggers symptoms, use no sudden movements, and proceed at a pace your nervous system can handle.

Our Approach to Dysautonomia

Our doctors are familiar with dysautonomia and takes your symptoms seriously, adapting care to your unique needs each visit.

1

Comprehensive Assessment

We evaluate your entire spine with particular attention to areas affecting autonomic function: upper cervical, thoracic spine, and sacrum. Our comprehensive neurological evaluation provides objective data about your autonomic nervous system balance.

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Gentle, Precise Adjustments

Using Talsky Tonal Chiropractic and KST techniques, we adapt our approach to your specific health situation, always gentle and always precise. We address subluxations affecting autonomic function without causing the stress response that can trigger symptoms. We can adjust you in any comfortable position.

3

Paced Care & Collaboration

We proceed at a pace your nervous system can handle, adjusting intensity based on how you are feeling each visit. We communicate with your other providers as needed and support your overall treatment plan.

What Our Patients Often Report

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  • Improved heart rate stability when changing positions.
  • Reduced dizziness and fewer near-fainting episodes.
  • Better energy levels and less profound fatigue.
  • Improved mental clarity and reduced brain fog.
  • Better temperature regulation.
  • Improved digestive function.
  • More restful sleep.

Questions Parents And Adults Ask

How does the spine affect the autonomic nervous system?

The autonomic nervous system is intimately connected to the spine. The brainstem (ANS control center) sits at the base of the skull, the vagus nerve passes through the upper cervical spine, the sympathetic chain runs alongside the thoracic spine, and sacral nerves contribute to parasympathetic function. Spinal misalignments can interfere with all of these structures.

What types of dysautonomia do you see?

We support patients with POTS, neurocardiogenic syncope, orthostatic hypotension, inappropriate sinus tachycardia, autonomic neuropathy, post-viral dysautonomia (including Long COVID), EDS-related dysautonomia, and mast cell activation-related dysautonomia.

Will the adjustments trigger my POTS symptoms?

We take every precaution to avoid triggering symptoms. We can adjust you lying down, use no sudden movements, and proceed gently. Our techniques are specifically chosen to calm the nervous system rather than activate it. Most POTS patients tolerate our gentle approach well.

Do you work with cardiologists and other specialists?

Yes. We believe in collaborative care and are happy to communicate with your cardiologist, neurologist, or other specialists. Chiropractic care is one supportive component of comprehensive dysautonomia management.

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