<h1>Dysautonomia: Getting Better with The Right Exercise Program</h1>

Many doctors and other health professionals agree that, if you have an autonomic disorder, exercise as an important part of your treatment plan as any medications or nutritional programs that you're using. Of course, what type and how much exercise will be tolerated by each patient is an individual thing, and naturally each person should consult with their doctor before beginning or moving on to more advanced exercise programs.

The great news about adding an exercise program is that in most cases you can work out at home, at a fitness center, and either by yourself or with a friend, so there are lots of ways you can get it done and make it comfortable for you. Sometimes hiring a personal trainer is a good option, as well, if you're home-bound or just want to make sure you get off on the right foot with correct form, the best exercises for you personally, etc.

In general, dysautonomia patients usually fare better starting with exercises that do not cause orthostatic stress and moving toward better tolerance of exercises that can cause orthostatic stress--start with what's possible or comfortable and gently move toward what's more challenging to get stronger, etc. Some of the best exercises for dysautonomia are floor-based exercises such as yoga, pilates, or low-intensity weight lifting done from a seated or laying down position and swimming, and are usually good places to start.

Then, when the patient has spent a good amount of time building up tolerance to these exercises, they can begin attempting upright exercises like running, biking, or other upright exercises, stopping and resting as needed to continue to build tolerance. Patients with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) often report that after getting a solid execise program in place and staying with it for while that they can function better and feel like they have a better quality-of-life.

The other great thing about stretching, yoga, or whatever exercise program you choose, the exercise is going to increase blood flow and help nutrients (as well as medicines) get where they need to go and do a better job. 

If you want to find out more about how an exercise program could help reduce your dysautonomia or POTS symptoms, do yourself a favor and call Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC in Birmingham, AL.  Dr. Paula Moore and Dr. Susan Phillips bring more than 40 years of results-based treatment to their patients and there's a very good chance they can help you get better, faster and enjoy life more. Call for an appointment today at 205-286-3200--you'll be glad you did.

Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC
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2470 Rocky Ridge Road Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243
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(205) 286-3200