What is POTS?
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Postural: Depending on your body's position (lying to seated)
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Orthostatic: Upright posture
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Tachycardia: Increase in heart rate or intensity of heartbeat
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Syndrome: The condition of having this
Many people who come into our Leesburg office tell us, "I have constant brain fog and my memory is bad." Often, this is the first symptom of POTS people notice. It's usually not until symptoms progress to "feeling constantly lightheaded and like I'm going to pass out" that people start seeking care.
What Causes POTS?
How POTS relates to your nervous system:
Your brainstem is where vasomotor function (blood flow regulation) is controlled. Think of your brainstem as a master control center, monitoring blood pressure, blood flow, and heart rate.
The top bone in your neck, called the atlas (C1), sits directly around the brainstem. When this bone is misaligned, it can place stress on the surrounding nervous system and interfere with normal signaling to your blood vessels — which may contribute to the lightheadedness and blood flow issues seen in POTS.
Common Symptoms Associated With POTS
Why Our Approach Is Different
People dealing with POTS commonly experience:
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Brain fog
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Extreme fatigue
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Dizziness
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Lightheadedness
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Fainting or passing out
Many patients are surprised to learn these symptoms may be connected to the nervous system — and more specifically, to the brainstem and upper cervical spine.
Why Traditional Approaches Sometimes Fall Short
One of the biggest frustrations people have is that they may feel better temporarily, but symptoms keep coming back. That's often because many approaches focus on managing symptoms rather than identifying whether an underlying structural or neurological issue is contributing to the condition. At The Cause Chiropractic in Leesburg, we begin by evaluating the nervous system and upper cervical spine to determine whether it's functioning properly.
Our Approach at The Cause Chiropractic
At The Cause Chiropractic, we use advanced imaging and neurologic analysis to evaluate the upper cervical spine and nervous system. This allows us to measure alignment with a high degree of precision, so we can identify whether a specific misalignment may be interfering with vasomotor function (nervous system regulation of blood flow).
Our goal isn't just temporary relief — it's reducing nervous system interference so communication between the brain and body can function more normally, supporting the body's own capacity to regulate posture and autonomic function over time.
Who May Benefit From Upper Cervical Care?
People throughout Leesburg, Ashburn, Lansdowne, Sterling, and Purcellville commonly seek our office for:
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Neck pain
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Post-concussion symptoms
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Dizziness
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Brain fog
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Chronic tension
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Nervous system–related issues
Many of our patients have been dealing with these issues for years before finally finding answers.
Why Leesburg-Area Patients Are Searching for Upper Cervical Chiropractors
More people throughout Loudoun County are beginning to understand the relationship between the C1 vertebra, the brainstem, and autonomic function in the body. When this area of the spine is misaligned, it may affect parts of the autonomic nervous system involved in regulating blood flow and heart rate.
That's why patients throughout Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Lansdowne, and Purcellville searching for terms like:
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"Upper cervical chiropractor near me"
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"POTS specialist in Leesburg or Loudoun County"
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"Cause of POTS"
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"Natural doctor for POTS"
are looking for more than temporary symptom relief. They're looking for answers — and our Leesburg office is here to help.