Chiropractic care and stress relief

After the unprecedented events of the past couple of years, many have been left with confusing physical symptoms. You may have noticed recurring instances of tension headaches, body aches and pains even without strenuous use, and other ambiguous signs that something is wrong… but you aren’t sick.

Stress takes an incredible toll on the human body and has been dismissed by society as normal, accepted and a good indication that someone is working hard in their job or life. This is untrue, and undue stress can cause far more harm than you may think.

Dealing with chronic or long-term stress has been shown to create higher levels of inflammation in the body. Inflammation has been associated with a variety of illnesses and other unpleasant symptoms, such as gastrointestinal distress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and sleep disturbances. Many patients can suffer from these symptoms for longer periods and may assume that this is related to other pre-existing or new conditions, which may be exacerbated by stress.

Neurological inflammation can cause physical disturbances and symptoms due to how the neuromusculoskeletal system works together to keep your body well. The system is intricately connected, requiring practitioners to take an individualized approach with each patient to ensure that symptoms can be fully resolved. Chiropractic care can be very effective especially when used in conjunction with preventative wellness and other therapies. Your doctor of chiropractic will begin a diagnostic and care process that addresses your total-body wellness. This can help relieve tension in your muscles and skeletal system that is caused by chronic or acute stress.

Alignment of your spine and correction of chiropractic-related issues can also release other physical symptoms and prevent them from occurring, such as gastrointestinal symptoms or mental health concerns.

Doctors of chiropractic are able to help patients understand and learn about how they can support their total body health at home. They can also work with the patient through a hands-on approach that can relieve significant tension and help to encourage blood flow throughout inflamed tissues and systems. This type of care has been proven effective for centuries.

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