Energy

Fatigue or low energy is the most common complaint made by patients. Fatigue may range from simply waking up tired to severe physical and psychological depression. Chronic fatigue is a warning sign that there is something significantly wrong with our physical or emotional well being.

Boredom

When a child complains of boredom and appears to be tired and fatigued there is usually an underlying cause. Children are naturally filled with energy and curiosity. A healthy child has that spark of excitement that enables them to find interest in even the simplest of things. When a child is not feeling well that spark seems to dim.

No matter what the age of the person, when that spark begins to dim there should be concern. Unfortunately, with life being as busy as it is in this day and age, most adults do not pay much attention to the symptom of fatigue. They tend to write it off as their busy lifestyle running them down a bit more than usual, however it could be more serious than that.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

CFS, or chronic fatigue syndrome, is also known as Chronic Epstein-Barr virus, chronic mononucleosis, “Raggedy Ann” syndrome, and the “yuppie flu”. The symptoms are usually extreme weakness, apathy, depression, memory loss, impaired concentration, aching, low-grade fever, swollen glands, exaggerated allergic reactions, hypoglycemia, and susceptibility to secondary illnesses.  This syndrome can cause a simple flu to remain for extended periods, and even in some documented cases, years. Many feel that this syndrome is directly related to a weakening of the immune system.

Spinal Balance and Energy

Your 24 moveable vertebrae, sacrum, hips, head and pelvis all need proper alignment to make efficient use of your spinal energy. If any of these areas are off center it may be physically exhausting to function properly.

Energy flows from the brain and spinal cord through the nerves. With a healthy spine and nervous system the energy flows freely and continuously, keeping our immune system strong and resistance to disease high.  Physical and emotional exhaustion may be caused when that flow is impeded by an unbalanced spine.

The Chiropractic Approach

A chiropractic adjustment does much more than just straighten the spine; it releases pressure on the nerve system to restore a more normal and free flow of energy to the body.  This treatment, in turn, brings about a healthier spine and a body that is less likely to be susceptible to disease.