Millions of Americans suffer from stress. Studies found that 1 out of 5 Americans experience severe stress that cause shaking, heart palpitations and depression. Daily stressors can lead to chronic stress and, if left unchecked, may cause health problems such as:
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Overeating
- Depression
- Heart Attack or Stroke
Stress can be physical (car accident, repetitive motion), emotional (financial problems, parenting, deadlines), or even chemical (too much caffeine, hormonal imbalance). It triggers a fight or flight response to help us overcome the stressor, but in doing so causes our muscles to contract or tense up which can lead to spinal misalignment.
A Chiropractor can help
When you go for an exam, the chiropractor will ask you questions and may ask you to walk to determine what particular issues are contributing to your stress and discomfort. The chiropractor can then lay out a plan to eliminate those issues through regular chiropractic adjustments, relaxation techniques and nutritional supplementation.
Benefits of Receiving Chiropractic Treatments:
- Reduced stress by releasing muscle tension
- Lower blood pressure with chiropractic adjustments
- Facilitate proper bowel functions
- Relief from lower back pain by reducing or eliminating nerve irritation
Did You Know?
- Most chiropractic sessions take less than 20 minutes
- Often, massage therapy is combined with chiropractic adjustments to further reduce stress and speed injury recovery
- Anxiety and stress are notorious for attacking the weak spots of the spine
How to Eliminate Stress with Chiropractic
- For a chiropractic session, generally you will lie on a table. The chiropractor will instruct you on the position you should start in.
- By applying pressure and turns, the chiropractor will manipulate your spinal cord.
- Your chiropractor may give you exercises to maintain your spinal health.
- Some chiropractors may include in their treatment plan, the recommendation of massage and lifestyle changes that could include switching to ergonomic furniture and tools.
- Proper diet and rest should be complimented with regular chiropractic adjustments to help keep your body free of physical reactions to stress. You may receive health counseling from your chiropractor.