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Reduce Stress with Chiropractic Care

Stress is a universal health issue that most people experience daily, though the effects may take some time to notice. These may include problems sleeping, depression, anxiety, and a greater tendency to become ill. You may also notice a lack of focus, sore or aching muscles, headaches, and a general desire for relief.

Thankfully, there is a way to address these issues without removing all the causes of stress from your life: chiropractor care in Los Angeles. Chiropractors are not just for people with back pain—those experiencing the effects of stress can find great relief in chiropractic techniques.

Relieving Muscle Tension

Experiencing stress causes tension to build up in your muscles, which can in turn impact how your hold your body while performing daily activities, such as sitting and walking. Though perhaps not noticeable at first, improper muscle use over time can cause head and neck aches, poor sleep, and more. Your chiropractor in Los Angeles can provide the proper evaluation and treatments, including massage and acupuncture, to help relieve the tension you are carrying in your muscles and overall health.

Spinal Adjustments

Your body runs off the signals it receive through its highway of nerves, and the spine is a key player. All of the signals from your brain that keep your body functioning properly flow through your spinal cord. The tension caused by stressful situations can cause your spine to move out of its optimal alignment, and therefore impact the quality of communication between the different parts of your body and brain. Your chiropractor in Los Angeles can employ spinal adjustment techniques to remedy movement of the spine due to tension, and create a healthier space for communication within the body. This can leave you with increased energy, make you less prone to illness, and reduce your overall feeling of stress and anxiety.

Nutrition

Eating your way through your snack drawer, or a tub of ice cream, is not an effective method for handling stress. The body uses food as its building blocks for wellness; hence, making healthy food choices enables the body to manage stress properly. Changes in diet and/or implementation of supplements may be just what you need to start feeling better sooner than later.

Relaxation

For those who are chronically stressed, thinking about trying to relax may only stress them out further. However, Dr. Ash – The Chiro Guy is an expert on reducing tension and the effects of stress, from your mind and body. He will recommend exercises to help maintain proper posture and/or relaxation techniques to keep you balanced throughout the day.