Your Adrenal Fix Podcast Episode #4: The Role of Musculoskeletal Pain and Adrenal Fatigue

Understanding the role of Musculoskeletal pain plays on Adrenal Fatigue, and what you can do about it: What We Are Going To Cover: Why musculoskeletal pain is often the root cause behind brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, exhaustion, not being able to bounce back, and ultimately, adrenal fatigue. Why your medical doctor doesn’t make the connection between your musculoskeletal pain and your adrenal fatigue What are the best tests for determining your Adrenal Gland Status, that your doctor probably doesn’t even know exists Two supplements you’ve probably NEVER taken, that your Doctors probably haven’t recommended, that can change your Adrenal Fatigue situation right now Chronic pain impacts the stress response, contributing to adrenal fatigue. Common symptoms of musculoskeletal pain: Back and/or Neck Pain Leg(s) and/or Arm(s) Pain, Burning, Numbness, Tingling Foot and/or Hand Pain, Burning, Numbness, Tingling Weakness Atrophy Stiffness Fatigue Aggravation Loss of Your Ability To Perform Your Regular Daily Tasks “Unassociated Neurological Symptoms” That Doctors Know About, But Do NOTHING About: Loss of balance Lack of energy, exhaustion Peripheral neuropathy Vertigo Light headedness Visual disturbances Depression/anxiety Brain fog/memory loss Headaches Low sex drive/loss of erections in males IBS/digestive problems Mood swings And more…All due to the effects of spinal pain on the brain. Common treatments – these are medical and structural treatments only; they don’t include metabolic and neurological treatment: Physical Therapy – including stretching, exercise, weight loss, heat, electric stimulation medication Epidurals – anti-inflammatory steroid injections into the spine Musculoskeletal pain medications Another round of Epidurals* Surgery Another surgery Chiropractic – structural only Impact of the epidurals on adrenals | Facts about surgery & epidurals Statistics show that 1 in 100 low back surgeries are successful in relieving pain. Most surgeries take place again within 1–5 years (unknown stats: those that have adrenal involvement). The brain habituates to stimulus, so if the epidural works the 1st time, then the brain and body get used to it and it can’t work anymore. All Chronic Health conditions 
 have some common threads: Chronic Neck/Back Pain Type 2 Diabetes Insulin Resistance (Metabolic Syndrome) Thyroid Conditions Fibromyalgia Vertigo Sciatica Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Peripheral Neuropathy Autoimmune Diseases Stenosis IBS Insomnia Migraine/Chronic Headaches ADD/ADHD/ Spectrum Disorders Metabolic Imbalances Adrenal gland dysfunction Anemia Thyroid Dysfunction Unstable blood sugar Hormonal imbalances Auto-immune attacks Hidden infections (gut or viral) Food sensitivities Hypoxia (low oxygen) Chronic Inflammation Neurological Imbalances Brain Decline and Fatigue. Metabolism can be defined as converting food into energy. 30% of our energy goes to what system? That is the link between producing energy (metabolism), and the nervous system. 30% of the total energy demands go towards the nervous system for proper functioning. So if you have a metabolic problem, you are going to impact the nervous system. To put it another way…Bad Metabolism (energy) = Fatigued Brain = Structural Damage to the Spine (muscle tightness, disc compression/injury, joint misalignment, pinched nerves, degenerative arthritis, Stenosis) For permanent results all 3 areas must be properly treated: Metabolic (inflammation) Structural (compression) Neurological (brain/cerebellum) Have you had all 3 done at once? This is why your medical doctor doesn’t make the connection between your musculoskeletal pain and your adrenal fatigue. Chemical/Physical Stress to the Brain and Cerebellum Anemia Too little oxygen Blood Sugar Imbalance Glucose Food Sensitivities Gluten, casien (dairy), soy Immune System Imbalance Autoimmune Poor Diet Inflammation- omega 6: omega 3 fatty acids Hypothyroid function Prescription/ Non-prescription drugs Hidden infections (gut) These are Metabolic problems that create cerebellum and spinal problems! Metabolic Disorders Causing Cerebellum Problems… Adrenal Gland Disorders Anemia Blood Sugar Imbalances Food Sensitivity Immune System Imbalance Thyroid dysfunction Hidden infections How do you know if you have these? Proper Testing!!! What are the best tests for determining your Adrenal Fatigue, that your doctor probably doesn’t even know exists: Typically, your doctor will conduct: Complete Blood Chemistry Panel (functional values) Including thyroid markers, HA1C, lipids, CBC with auto-differential (looking for anemia or infection) Or if you are lucky: Salivary Hormone Testing. Salivary test looking at all the adrenal hormones including cortisol (which is better then the single morning cortisol test in the am, or the ACTH test) But the best test is: The DUTCH TEST (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) The most up-to-date Advanced Homrone Testing on the market. It’s so brand new, that chances are, most doctors have never even heard of it. The DUTCH TEST (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) It was developed to improve on the available hormone  testing options from those listed above. The DUTCH offers the most extensive breakdown of adrenal hormones, as well as the sex hormones, along with their metabolites. Once the sample dries, shipments can be sent/received worldwide. Nutrigenomic testing with 23andme aka DNA testing | Major Causes of 
Chronic Inflammation Initially your musculoskeletal injury Insulin resistance/diabetes Poor Omega3/Omega 6 fatty acid ratios Food sensitivities Dysbiosis (poor gut flora) Hidden gut infections Functional Nutritional Strategies Unique Non-Surgical Pain Relief Treatment Steps. Identify ALL sources of inflammation and eliminate (proper testing). Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (neck/low back), PT, light exercise, healthy movement. Identification and removal of metabolic/inflammatory problems (lab testing). Advanced Spinal exercises Nutritional protocols: Controlling Blood Sugar, macro-nutrient proportions, reduction of stimulants, mult-vitamins, minerals, Two supplements you’ve probably NEVER taken, that your Doctors probably haven’t recommended, that can change your Adrenal Fatigue situation right now: 1) Phosphatidyl Choline-Cell membrane Repair 2) Creatine- muscle repair/regeneration Mentioned in This Episode: 5 Secrets To Quadruple Your Energy in Eight Weeks… The post Your Adrenal Fix Podcast Episode #4: The Role of Musculoskeletal Pain and Adrenal Fatigue appeared first on The Truth About Adrenal Fatigue.