Feeling Stressed? Try Chiropractic!

April is Stress Awareness Month and as we are feeling the effects of stress and anxiety related to coronavirus, what better time to learn about the connection between chiropractic and stress relief?

How Stress Impacts Your Body
Stress is something we’re all familiar with, but did you know it can lead to other issues including depression, weight gain, sleep problems, and depression? You may feel like there’s not a lot you can do to control your stress in our current environment, but you can get some relief when you visit us at Livingston County Chiropractic Center.

As stress takes its toll on your body, it can become challenging to accomplish the simplest of tasks. Your mind wanders and you lose focus. Your body suffers physically in the form of migraines, headaches, muscle tension, neck pain, and backaches. Here’s how chiropractic can help:

• Restore function to the body with spinal adjustments
• Reduce muscle tension
• Nutrition advice
• Relaxations tips

Restore Optimal Body Function
Your spine is the literal backbone of your neurological system. Your brain communicates every message – including breathing and swallowing – with the help of your spine. As you tense up with stress, your spine moves. Visiting us for a chiropractic adjustment will help restore your spine, therefore restoring optimal function to your body. You may find you experience less illness, have more energy, and feel better overall.

Reduce Muscle Tension, Reduce Stress
When you’re under stress, you may not even realize it but your muscles are tensed. The way you walk, stand, and even sit is affected. Over time, this takes a toll on your body. You lose your ability to focus and suffer from sleep deprivation because your body is now in pain. We can help loosen that tension and relax your body.

Nutrition Advice
Most people link stress with stress eating, meaning foods that aren’t the best for our bodies. But that only puts more stress on your already tired body. Good nutrition is the foundation for maintaining your health, and our chiropractors can provide nutrition tips along with vitamin supplement suggestions.

Relaxation Tips
When you are stressed out, it seems impossible to relax. Because most people don’t practice proper posture, this puts unnecessary stress on your spine. We can help you work to improve your posture with posture exercises, relaxation techniques, and adjustments. This will help your body get relaxed so you can get back to enjoying life. We also offer a number of essential oils, like lavender, that are known for the stress-relieving capabilities.

To learn more about how we can help relieve your stress and improve your overall health and wellness, click here to contact us!