Chiropractic Care - A Natural De-stressor
Chiropractic is a natural and holistic healthcare approach primarily focused on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, and most commonly those primarily related to the spine. While chiropractic care is not a direct treatment for stress, it can indirectly help relieve stress in the body in the following ways:
Pain Reduction: Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce musculoskeletal pain, such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Chronic pain can contribute to stress, and alleviating this pain can improve overall well-being and reduce stress levels.
Improved Posture: Chiropractic adjustments can correct misalignments in the spine and other joints, which can lead to improved posture. Poor posture can lead to muscle tension, discomfort, and added stress on the body. Correcting these issues can relieve stress on the spine and muscles.
Muscle Relaxation: Chiropractors use techniques such as spinal manipulation and in certain cases other advanced soft tissue techniques, beyond stretching and exercises, to relax tight muscles. Reducing muscle tension can help alleviate stress and promote relaxation.
Enhanced Nervous System Function: Chiropractic care aims to optimize the function of the nervous system by maintaining proper spinal alignment. A well-functioning nervous system can help the body respond more effectively to stress and adapt to challenging situations.
Better Sleep: Chronic pain and discomfort can disrupt sleep patterns and lead to stress. Chiropractic care can improve sleep quality by reducing pain and promoting relaxation, which in turn can help lower stress levels.
Mind-Body Connection: Chiropractors often emphasize the importance of a holistic approach to health. They may provide advice on lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and stress management techniques that can help patients better cope with stress.
It's essential to note that the effectiveness of chiropractic care in relieving stress can vary from person to person. While many people find relief through chiropractic treatments, it may not be a sole or immediate solution for everyone. Chiropractic care is often used in conjunction with other stress management strategies, such as exercise, meditation, and counseling, for a comprehensive approach to stress reduction and overall well-being. As always, choose a licensed and experienced chiropractor to provide the care you need.
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Pain In The Text Neck
Spending too much time texting? Hooked on social media? Have you shifted from watching movies on a TV to watching them on your shiny new tablet? With these new habits and activities come new stresses on the body. "Text Neck" is the not so old term used to refer to pain and irritation to the neck and upper back as one looks down at their electronic device over extended periods of time. This poor posture with the head in the down position causes irritation and damage to the cervical spine (neck) and upper thoracic spine (upper back). Muscles and ligaments of the neck and upper back as well as the joints of the spine are all vulnerable, resulting in pain and stiffness. Even the nerves exiting the spine in the neck and upper back areas can become irritated, resulting in local or radiating pain into the arms. So what to do you ask? The first step is raising all devices so they're at eye level and avoid looking down for extended periods of time where your chin is approaching your chest. Also, limit your time on electronic devices and ensure that while in use, you take frequent breaks every 20-30 minutes. If you’re at the point where you are noticing pain and stiffness during or after use, there is help. Your local doctor of chiropractic is a spinal expert and can accurately evaluate and care for a wide variety of spinal and soft tissue conditions, including text neck. Chiropractors utilize a number of safe and natural treatments focused on restoring motion and balance back to the spine and supporting soft tissues, eliminating the associated pain. If you believe you might be suffering from text neck or another spinal/soft tissue disorder, call your local chiropractor today for a non-obligation evaluation today!
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Source: ChiroPlanet.com, May 2019.
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Sitting and Diabetes Linked by Inactivity
Danish scientists recently found that time spent sitting is linked to developing type 2 diabetes, but generally only among people who are inactive or obese. Those who sit for more than 10 hours a day saw a 35 percent heightened risk of diabetes, but those who had a healthy weight and exercised saw that risk minimized, even with prolonged sitting. The risk of developing diabetes was completely eliminated when people moderately or vigorously exercised for at least 150 minutes per week. During the study period, those who sat for more than 10 hours a day were also more likely to be generally physically inactive, drink alcohol, smoke, and be overweight. So if you can't avoid sitting at work, there is evidence that getting a few hours of moderate exercise per week outside the office along with a healthy weight can protect you from developing type 2 diabetes. But there is still much to gain by breaking up your sitting time with short periods of movement. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, it's important to move your body often. Take breaks, walk around the office, and get exercise when you can. Reducing your level of sitting and adding more activity is a smart way to stay healthy for life.
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Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine, online February 23, 2016.
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