How a Chiropractor Can Help you Relieve Stress

Updated on March 29, 2021

Stress is a problem we all suffer from. In fact, it is a natural reaction by our nervous system designed to help us in times of difficulty. A little bit of stress is not a bad thing, but too much certainly is. An excess of stress can be caused by many things. You may be having a troubled time at work. Your home life might be complicated and unsatisfactory. You could simply be unhappy and unsure where your future lies and worrying about it.

Stress such as this can lead to depression and anxiety, and those in turn can lead to further complications. This endless downward spiral is difficult to get out of, or so it seems. A doctor will be able to prescribe you medication to help with stress yet for many people that is not the answer. There are further medical professionals who can help you deal with stress, but you may not think of a chiropractor among them. 

In fact, a chiropractor can help with stress in a number of ways, so let’s talk about what they do and why you might want to make an appointment. 

What Does a Chiropractor Do?

If you check out the West Suburban Wellness website, you will find a detailed explanation of how a chiropractor works. Here, we will explain in as simple terms as possible. 

A chiropractor is not a doctor. He or she is a trained and qualified practitioner who is able to deal with problems relating to what is known as our musculoskeletal system. This is the network of bones, joints and muscles that make up the human body. The work of a chiropractor deals with the effect problems with these parts of body can have on all areas of our health. 

This is why a chiropractor may also deal with mental health issues such as stress. These practitioners are used by athletes and by everyday people. The chiropractor will manipulate the bones, joints and muscles to treat various problems, and this treatment has been shown to help in many cases. Let’s now have a look at how this relates directly to stress.

How a Chiropractor Helps Stress 

Across the world chiropractors help many thousands of people with a variety of problems every day. These can range from aching joints and stiffness to migraines and stress. It’s the latter we’re interested in here, so here’s a list of four ways in which a chiropractor can help with your stress problem:

  • Reduce Muscle Tension
  • Adjust the Spine
  • Help Devise the Right Diet
  • Give Advice on Relaxation

Now we’ll have a look at what we mean by each of the above, and how it helps, starting with reducing muscle tension.

How Muscle Tension Grows Your Stress

The muscles work tirelessly to keep you moving as you want to. However, when you experience stress you tense your muscles naturally. This is one of the body’s reactions to stressful situations. With constant stress, the muscles do not relax. You start losing sleep and feel pain because your posture is wrong, both standing and sitting. The chiropractor can help with this and will start with the spine which brings us neatly to the next point.

How Spinal Adjustment Helps Stress

The spine is part of the central nervous system. Millions of instructions are communicated from the brain via the spine every second. Necessities such as breathing and swallowing are determined by these messages. When you are tense your spine changes shape, as it does when your posture is wrong. This can influence how you feel, and cause illness. A chiropractor is trained to restore the spine to its natural shape, hence restoring the power of your nervous system. You will feel energised and fresh once this has been done. 

How Diet Helps Stress

You may be surprised to see what you eat listed as part of combatting stress, but it plays a large part. A healthy diet is essential to a healthy body and mind. A chiropractor will be able to help with dietary advice including that of supplements of natural substances your body may be lacking.

How to Relax

Finally, stress and relaxation do not go together. Talk to a chiropractor if you are constantly tense as you will be unable to relax, and they will be able to help. 

Should You See a Chiropractor?

The above is just a brief introduction as to how a chiropractor can help with treatment for health and anxiety along with stress and depression. These are experts who have undergone extensive training to be able to perform the procedures that they successfully carry out. Should you be stressed right now, it may be the time to make an appointment and talk to a chiropractor and see if they can help. 

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