At Advanced Health Chiropractic, we have absolute certainty in the incredible potential of the nervous system to communicate, regulate and restore itself, especially when you get to the root cause of the disruption rather than simply managing symptoms.
In this blog, we explore what Dysautonomia is, how it affects function, and how chiropractic care offers a meaningful pathway for families seeking improved regulation, adaptability and ease.
What is Dysautonomia?
Dysautonomia describes when the autonomic nervous system (ANS) isn’t operating as it should. This “automatic” system regulates essential functions like heart rate, digestion, body temperature and blood pressure. When communication between the brain and body becomes disrupted, the body can lose its natural rhythm of balance and regulation.
Common signs of Dysautonomia can include fatigue, brain fog, difficulty staying calm, digestive sluggishness such as reflux or constipation, dizziness or palpitations when standing, and trouble sleeping. These symptoms can look different for everyone because the autonomic nervous system connects to almost every organ and tissue in the body.
It’s important to remember that Dysautonomia isn’t a sign of permanent damage, it’s in fact a signal that the body’s communication system is struggling to regulate and needs support to function as it was designed to.
Getting to the root cause
When the nervous system’s regulation is disrupted, it becomes harder for the body to perform its everyday roles. This can range from from digestion and sleep to emotional balance and recovery. Rather than chasing symptoms, our focus is on uncovering what’s getting in the way of clear communication between the brain and body.
Stress, birth experiences, accidents, postural strain or developmental factors can all influence how well the nervous system regulates itself. When those stress patterns remain stored, the body may stay in a “fight or flight” mode instead of moving easily between activity and rest. This is why the same nervous system imbalance can show up in such different ways across the body.
The empowering truth is that the nervous system can change, adapt and heal. It is constantly learning and reorganising based on the input it receives. When we create the right conditions for communication to flow freely again, the body often responds with improved function, calm and resilience.
The role of our neurological scans
At Advanced Health Chiropractic, understanding exactly how your nervous system is functioning is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why every care plan begins with a set of advanced neurological scans.
These scans are completely non-invasive and give us real, measurable insight into how your nervous system is communicating, adapting and coping with stress. They help us see the patterns that might not be obvious from symptoms alone, for example, areas where your body is overworking, underperforming or struggling to regulate.
By measuring things like muscle tone, temperature balance and nerve communication, we can build a clear picture of how the brain and body are working together. These results form the foundation of your personalised chiropractic care plan, allowing us to track progress objectively and make adjustments specific to your needs.
Our scans are often an “aha” moment for families. They take the guesswork out of care and provide confidence that what we’re working on goes far deeper than surface-level change. It’s about helping the nervous system reorganise and regulate from the inside out, and the best thing is we can take these scans right from a newborn so every family member can benefit.
How chiropractic care supports nervous system regulation
At Advanced Health Chiropractic, we focus on helping families reconnect with their body’s natural ability to regulate, grow and thrive. Chiropractic care plays a vital role in supporting nervous system function by improving the way the brain and body communicate.
When the spine and nervous system communicate optimally, the brain and body can send and receive messages clearly. Without this clear communication, the body simply cannot sustain optimal function, health and balance over time and contributes to patterns of Dysautonomia and other regulatory challenges.
Through gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments, we aim to:
- Support clearer communication between the brain and body
- Help the body shift out of stress mode and into a state of calm and repair
- Encourage better movement, digestion, sleep and recovery
- Improve adaptability, so the body can respond to life’s stressors more effectively
Our approach is always family-centred, from newborns to grandparents. Every visit is about helping the nervous system return to its natural rhythm, so every person can function at their best.
At Advanced Health Chiropractic, we know the body already has the blueprint for health. Our role is to remove interference and create space for the nervous system to do what it’s designed to do: self regulate, heal and thrive.
A vision for families
Whether you’re parents of a young child struggling with feeding or sleep, a teenager facing digestive or emotional challenges, or an adult who simply doesn’t feel as adaptable as before, chiropractic care can play a valuable role in restoring balance.
We see families from across West Auckland who want to feel well, function well and live with ease and not just chase symptoms. Our practice is a place where families feel safe, supported and empowered to move towards better health together.
We’re not about fear or quick fixes. We’re about possibility, connection and creating lasting change through a nervous system that communicates clearly and efficiently.
Closing thoughts
Dysautonomia doesn’t have to define your story. It’s a sign that your nervous system may be working overtime, and that there’s room for change. Chiropractic care offers a natural, gentle and effective way to support that change by helping the nervous system reconnect and regulate.
At Advanced Health Chiropractic, we’re proud to serve families throughout West Auckland and beyond, helping each person discover what their body is truly capable of. If you’re curious about how your nervous system is functioning or want to explore care for your family, we’re here to help you start that journey towards calm, connection and resilience.
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