Audrey came to Van Every Family Chiropractic Center in Royal Oak with POTS, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and today she has a job and goes to school every day. If you are looking for a POTS chiropractor in Royal Oak, her story shows what we look for and how we work. Call or text (248) 616-0900.
What did Audrey go through with POTS?
Audrey lived with dizziness and tiredness that got in the way of work and school. She told us, "I was experiencing dizziness every day of my life."
She also said, "I was constantly tired and I could barely go to work or school." That made daily life hard in practical ways. In her words, "It was hard to keep up with my school work." She also said it was hard to keep a stable job. We were glad she trusted us with her care and agreed to share what she went through.
What does POTS do to the body when you stand up?
With POTS, standing up is not a small event for the body. We said that "something as simple as standing up can set off alarm bells in the body."
The doctor who spoke with Audrey explained that "something as simple as going from seated to standing gets the heart racing" and throws signals off. From there, everyday life can become really challenging. That is why a symptom like dizziness, which Audrey felt daily, deserves a close look at the nervous system. If dizziness is part of what you deal with, our page on vertigo and dizziness explains more.
What tension do we look for at our Royal Oak office?
We look for tension the body is holding, especially around the brainstem. We explained it this way: "When tension builds and is held, especially around the brainstem, it throws off signaling in the nervous system, and the heart starts racing."
"That is the tension we look for and work gently to release." Our doctors, Dr. Anna Saylor, Dr. John Johr and Dr. Zach Conner, all do every one of our techniques, and all of them see patients of every age. You can read more about how we approach this on our page for POTS and dysautonomia.
How is Audrey doing today?
Audrey now has a job and goes to school every day. She put it simply: "now I have a job and I go to school every day."
We told her, "We are so proud of you and so grateful you trusted us with your care." Her story is hers, and we share it the way she told it to us. We are grateful to Audrey for letting other families hear it.
Looking for a POTS chiropractor in Royal Oak?
If you or someone you love has symptoms like the ones Audrey described, reach out to us. We said it plainly: "If you or someone you love is living with symptoms like Audrey's, comment POTS below and we'll reach out."
Families come to our Royal Oak office from Ferndale, Troy, Berkley and Clawson, and you can see all the communities we serve on our service areas page. Call or text (248) 616-0900, or book online. We would love to help.
Frequently asked questions
What is POTS?
POTS stands for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. We said that with POTS, something as simple as standing up can set off alarm bells in the body, and going from seated to standing gets the heart racing. Everyday life can become really challenging because of it.
What does a chiropractor look for with POTS?
We look for held tension, especially around the brainstem, because that tension throws off signaling in the nervous system. We work gently to release it. Dr. Anna Saylor, Dr. John Johr and Dr. Zach Conner each do all of our techniques at our Royal Oak office.
How do I reach Van Every Family Chiropractic Center?
Call or text (248) 616-0900. Our office is at 4203 Rochester Rd in Royal Oak, Michigan. If you or someone you love has symptoms like the ones Audrey described, just reach out. We would love to help you.
