Bottom Line:
Did you know… chronic stress - especially chronic holiday stress - can contribute to health challenges like anxiety and even back pain.
Why?
When your body is in a constant state of stress, it produces hormones that can disrupt almost all of your body's natural processes.
That’s one of the big reasons discovering healthy ways to cope with and ultimately relieve holiday stress is one of the best ways to keep yourself well before, during, and after your much anticipated family gatherings and favorite festivities.
As it turns out, chiropractors may be the perfect healthcare partner to help you get started.
And we’re here to tell you why you should consider seeing a chiropractor who treats muscle tension pain in the Mount Helix and Spring Valley CA area (insert friendly wave) to get the most out of this holiday season.
Why it Matters:
Research has shown that chronic stress affects both your brain and body in various ways and identifying its presence early is a key way to relieve holiday stress and maintain your good health.
In recent studies, researchers observed both decreased cortisol levels and improved motor control following chiropractic adjustments (spinal manipulative therapy).
Early signs of chronic stress include sleeplessness, headaches, muscle tension, and joint pain.
How Chiropractors Can Help Relieve Holiday Stress, Naturally
As it happens, chiropractors can help you overcome stress in a few unique ways.
Here are just 3 ways we can help you reduce stress…
1. Reducing Muscle Tension: Reducing any built-up tension in your muscles can help soothe a tired body and mind.
2. Restoring Movement: Gentle adjustments to the body can help you move your back, arms, and legs more freely and with less pain.
3. Offering Personalized Exercise: Daily exercise is a powerful way to turn the dial down on that mental stress and up on your overall physical wellbeing (not to mention the effectiveness of our care!).
Remember, move better, feel better!
Chiropractic heals, and seeing a chiropractor who treats muscle tension pain in the Mount Helix and Spring Valley CA area (still waving!) is a smart way to de-stress before, during, and after the holidays.
In fact, in several studies, researchers observed that people receiving spinal adjustments reported a higher quality of life in general than those who weren’t - less pain, less down days.
Needless to say, eliminating those down days can certainly help relieve holiday stress!
Next Steps:
Even people who are never stressed out often start to notice an uptick in headaches, muscle tension, and difficulty sleeping during this time of year.
If you’re finding it just a bit challenging to simply relax and enjoy the holidays…
If you’ve been having trouble finding ways to relieve holiday stress…
We hope you’ll think of our team and won’t hesitate to give us a call.
Our doors are open all season long, and especially when you need a local go-to chiropractor who treats muscle tension pain in the Mount Helix and Spring Valley CA area, we’re here for you!
Science Source:
Neurophysiological Effects of Spinal Manipulation. Spine J. 2002.
