POTS can flare with standing and heat, and day-to-day support can be hard to find. We offer a complementary evaluation at our Smyrna office that looks at the nervous system behind those symptoms.
Dr. James Wright is a Doctor of Chiropractic who earned a diplomate in functional neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He cannot diagnose POTS or prescribe medicine, and we do not suggest changing anything your doctor has recommended. For fainting or chest pain, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
What we can do is test how your autonomic system, balance, eye movements, and neck are working and talk through what we find. The Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine describes POTS as multifactorial and lists lightheadedness, a pounding heart, fatigue, brain fog, and digestive problems among common symptoms (May 2019). Seeing how those relate to position and exertion helps our planning. You can read more on our dysautonomia and POTS page.
The consultation is complimentary, care is one-on-one, and costs are private-pay and discussed upfront.
Cleveland Clinic (September 2023) describes dysautonomia as a group of conditions that disrupt automatic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. Here is how we address what we can examine:
A complimentary first consultation about your symptoms, triggers, and what testing you have already had
Review of your diagnosis and care team, since POTS is diagnosed by a physician
Evaluation of autonomic regulation, balance, eye movements, and the neck
A look at how posture changes, activity, and exertion affect your symptoms
Graded exercises designed to support how your autonomic nervous system is working
Guidance on pacing, sleep, hydration, and daily habits, alongside your doctor's recommendations
Care for the neck and shoulders when tension or posture seems to feed symptoms
Coordination with your cardiologist or other physician, with your permission
Standing at a counter, walking a park trail, or sitting through a long meeting can each test the system. We build exercises in steps and review your response.
Heat, dehydration, alcohol, and exercise are listed as common aggravators in the CCJM review. We help you notice your own pattern and discuss options with your doctor.
Feeling heard matters when symptoms are hard to see. We keep records you can show your doctors and explain what we are seeing.
Autonomic symptoms can overlap with migraine, which is why we link to our migraine care in Sandy Springs page for people with both.
Sandy Springs runs along the I-285 loop between GA-400 and the Chattahoochee River, and was incorporated in 2005. Parks such as Morgan Falls and Cochran Shoals draw walkers, though exertion and heat may be tricky with POTS, so ask your doctor what is right for you. Our office is in Smyrna, a drive west across the river via I-285. Nearby places include Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Buckhead, and Roswell.
Other locations are described for Atlanta, Smyrna, and Marietta.
1. Reach out: Call or book. For fainting, chest pain, or a very fast heartbeat that will not settle, seek emergency care.
2. Your history: Dr. Wright reviews your diagnosis, medicines, testing, and the daily situations that set off symptoms.
3. Evaluation: Testing of autonomic regulation, balance, eye movements, and the neck, in a way that respects how you feel on a given day.
4. Findings: We explain what we found and how our care may fit with your doctor's plan.
5. Gentle start: Exercises begin at a level you can tolerate and build gradually.
6. Review: We track how you respond and adjust, keeping your physician informed with your permission.
It depends on traffic on I-285. Ask for off-peak appointments if long drives are tough with your symptoms.
Yes. Diagnosis letters, tilt-table or heart-monitor results, and a medication list all help us understand your history. If you do not have them, we can still begin with a conversation and an exam.
It can for some, and for others graded exercise is part of a doctor's plan. We follow your physician's guidance and start gently.
We do not diagnose or treat POTS as a medical condition. We provide a complementary evaluation and exercise-based plan for related symptoms.
Tell us your history. We cannot say what caused it, but we can examine how you are functioning now.
Call 770-767-3830 or schedule a complimentary consult. Visit the contact page for details.
Next steps
Your symptoms are part of the story, and we'd love to help you understand the rest. Book a consult online, or give us a call and we'll walk you through it. Your initial consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to begin care.
You can book a consultation online. Other appointments are booked by our clinic staff. office@strongtowerfn.com