06/05/2023
Fighting Stress With Chiropractic Adjustments
The physical symptoms that accompany stress can take quite a mental toll on your body. Chiropractic adjustments can help ease those physical symptoms. By helping you balance your mind and body, adjustments can allow you to deal with stress in a healthier way.
1.Release Positive Hormones
Oxytocin and neurotensin, positive hormones, can both sometimes be released during a chiropractic adjustment. These hormones can help regulate your nervous system and carry a number of significant anti-stress benefits. They have been shown to reduce blood pressure and cortisol levels, stimulate positive social interactions, and promote growth and healing in patients.
Both oxytocin and neurotensin have also been shown to directly relieve stress and encourage relaxation. If you struggle to relax due to chronic stress, talk to your chiropractor about scheduling an adjustment.
2.Relieve Muscle Tension
Muscle stiffness and tension is often associated with chronic stress. This long-term tension and stress can cause serious wear and tear to your body. Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve that stiffness and tension, giving you the relief you need. If you’re dealing with chronic stress, you may need extra adjustments to address your muscle tension.
Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve tension in your muscles both by bringing your spine into its proper alignments and motion and by triggering nerve impulses that help your muscles relax. Because our bones and muscles are connected, adjustments to your spine can sometimes help relieve tension throughout the body.
3.Get the Time You Need to Relax
Finally, a chiropractic adjustment can give you a much needed chance to relax and unwind. Chiropractors work to create a relaxing atmosphere, allowing your mind and body to relax. That relaxation can give you time to process the stress and anxiety in your life. Regular adjustments can give you the break you need from your everyday life, keeping your mind and body on track.
