Understanding POTS and a Natural Solution That Works

Understanding POTS Through A Nervous System Lens

Some people stay with you for years.
Levi is one of those kids.

Levi was seen by Dr. Randy a while ago, earlier in his career, and even now his story still matters. At just ten years old, Levi did not move like a healthy energetic child. He walked hunched forward, pale, and exhausted. When he tried to stand up straight, he felt faint and often had to lie down to avoid passing out.

Before seeing Dr. Randy, Levi had already been through extensive medical evaluations, including care at the Cleveland Clinic. He was diagnosed with POTS, which stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. In simple terms, when Levi stood up, his heart rate increased rapidly and his body struggled to regulate blood flow and balance. While this is often labeled as a heart condition, the root issue is frequently nervous system regulation.

The nervous system is the master control system of the body. It controls heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, energy levels, focus, and balance automatically. When the nervous system is adaptable and balanced, the body transitions smoothly from sitting to standing. When it is overwhelmed or confused, those simple transitions can trigger dizziness, racing heart, fatigue, and fainting.

Because Levis nervous system was not regulating properly, his life became increasingly limited. Medications were introduced. Physical activity was restricted. Baseball, something he loved, was taken away. School became more difficult because so much of his energy was spent simply trying to stay upright and alert.

During his evaluation with Dr. Randy, significant stress was found in the upper neck, an area deeply connected to the autonomic nervous system. A subluxation, meaning interference in how the brain and body communicate, can create confusion in systems that should function automatically. When that communication breaks down, the body struggles to adapt to everyday demands.

At that time, neurologically focused chiropractic care was used to support clearer communication within Levis nervous system. As that interference was reduced, his body showed improved regulation. He was able to stand more comfortably, his energy improved, and he was able to return to activities he enjoyed, including baseball.

POTS is often not just a condition to manage. It is frequently a signal that the nervous system has lost balance and adaptability.

For parents in Columbus Ohio and surrounding communities such as Westerville, Lewis Center, Powell, Worthington, and Galena, this message matters. If your child experiences dizziness, fainting, fatigue, racing heart, or has been diagnosed with POTS or dysautonomia, there may be another layer worth exploring.