A Brain First approach to nervous system regulation

Dysautonomia is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, the part of the brain and nervous system that regulates heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, temperature, energy, and stress responses.

When this system is not regulating efficiently, symptoms can affect the entire body and fluctuate daily. Even when standard tests appear normal, the brain may still be struggling to coordinate autonomic function.

A Brain First chiropractic approach focuses on restoring regulation within the brain and nervous system so the body can stabilise and adapt.

Common dysautonomia symptoms

Symptoms vary widely and often worsen with stress, illness, or fatigue.

These may include:

• Dizziness or light headedness

• Rapid heart rate or palpitations

• Blood pressure fluctuations

• Fatigue or post exertional exhaustion

• Brain fog or poor concentration

• Temperature intolerance

• Digestive issues

• Shortness of breath

• Anxiety or feeling unsettled

If symptoms persist or fluctuate unpredictably, the autonomic nervous system may remain dysregulated.

Conditions that fall under dysautonomia

Dysautonomia is an umbrella term and may include conditions such as:

• POTS Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

• Neurocardiogenic syncope

• Orthostatic hypotension

• Autonomic dysfunction following concussion or whiplash

• Post viral or post illness autonomic dysregulation

• Chronic fatigue related autonomic imbalance

These conditions often overlap and require an integrated neurological approach.

Why a Brain First Chiropractic approach works

Dysautonomia reflects a breakdown in how the brain regulates automatic functions.

When communication between the brain, brainstem, and autonomic nervous system is inefficient, the body struggles to maintain stability.

Brain First chiropractic care focuses on:

• Improving brainstem and autonomic regulation

• Reducing nervous system overload

• Enhancing sensory integration and balance input

• Supporting adaptive stress responses

This approach addresses the drivers of dysautonomia rather than managing symptoms alone.

How dysautonomia Chiropractic Care is delivered

Care is personalised and guided by neurological findings.

Treatment may include:

• Brain based chiropractic care

• Balance and sensory integration input

• Gentle nervous system regulation strategies

• Postural and movement based neurological support

• Lifestyle medicine strategies to support autonomic stability

• LASER therapy (link to article)

All care is adapted to your tolerance to avoid symptom flare ups.

When to see a dysautonomia Chiropractor

This approach may be appropriate if you:

• Experience dizziness or fatigue when standing

• Have fluctuating symptoms without clear cause

• Feel overwhelmed by stress or activity

• Have not improved with rest or standard care alone

• Suspect autonomic involvement after illness or injury

Chiropractic care can be effective whether symptoms are recent or long standing.

Start restoring nervous system balance today

Dysautonomia does not require forcing the body to cope. It requires restoring regulation within the brain and nervous system.