Chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS leaves people feeling exhausted around the clock, regardless of how much they sleep. While there is no diagnostic test for CFS, it is undeniable that CFS is a real condition. In the United States, there are somewhere between one and four million people that suffer from CFS. Every patient experiences CFS a little differently. Common symptoms often include mental and physical exhaustion, aching joints and muscles, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, headaches, extreme fatigue following any type of exertion, or trouble concentrating.
One of the most frustrating aspects of CFS is that a patient must exhibit symptoms for a minimum of six months before a physician can confirm the diagnosis. During this time, the condition may take hold, making it tough to seek any sort of relief. There is no medical treatment for the underlying cause of chronic fatigue syndrome.
If your symptoms are severe, there is no reason to wait to receive care until you have an official diagnosis. For many CFS patients, chiropractic care provides substantial relief for their condition. Chiropractors specialize in nervous system and spine care. As such, they understand that the spine is where neurological dysfunction often begins.
Chiropractic care is not invasive and does not involve any medication. For a CFS patient, a chiropractor will perform a series of adjustments to realign the spine. These adjustments may be able to remove blockage in the spine, reopening the nervous system's energy pathways. In some instances, chiropractic adjustments also boost the immune system, which can help to alleviate CFS symptoms.
CFS patients tend to experience the most relief from chiropractic adjustments when they get adjustments alongside taking other steps to better their health. These steps may include improving diet, getting good sleep, and reducing stress.
