Patients who have chronic fatigue syndrome know well the extreme fatigue that makes up the primary symptom of this condition. It is not just your everyday feeling of being tired at the end of a long day. The fatigue associated with chronic fatigue syndrome will not go away even if activity is limited, or the patient gets an extended rest period.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is also a difficult condition to diagnose. There is no lab work your doctor can order to see if you have this condition. Plus, there are many other conditions that can cause fatigue and need to be ruled out. On top of that, relief options are also limited. Some of the options that practitioners recommend are:

• Medications
• Antidepressants
• Sleeping pills
• Diet Changes
• Eating only organic and unprocessed foods
• Avoiding sodas, white bread, cookies, and other refined carbs

Diet changes can have a measure of success because refined sugars can result in an increase of inflammation and exacerbate the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.

A Natural Option that Gets to the Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The central nervous system plays a vital role in how the endocrine and immune systems function. Optimal nervous system function is vital for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Geoff Besso specializes in improving nervous system function through adjustment of the C1 and C2 vertebrae. As an upper cervical chiropractor, Dr. Besso can realign these vertebrae that are situated near the brainstem.

An upper cervical misalignment can put pressure on the brainstem, affecting both endocrine and immune function. Once the misalignment is corrected, the function of these systems can return to normal. For many who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, upper cervical chiropractic is a natural way to reduce symptoms and perhaps even provide a long-term resolution.