Stress is something that most people deal with on a regular basis. However, living with high levels of stress over a prolonged period of time can be harmful to your body and cause anxiety, depression, and can hurt your overall health.
When a person is under a lot of stress, the body responds by releasing the stress hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol increases sugars in the bloodstream, alters immune system responses, and communicates with the brain regions that control mood, motivation, and fear. Continuous stress can cause wear and tear on the body, resulting in chronic headaches, high blood pressure, suppressed immune system, brain fog, chest pain, and fatigue.
How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help Stress
Since the nervous system controls the functions of cells, organs, and systems in the body, any disruption in nerve impulses can affect the ability to fight infections. Stress can majorly impact the immune system, making you more susceptible to sickness. Chiropractic adjustments can help improve the nervous system’s function by ensuring that these nerve impulses flow freely, helping to boost the immune system.
By correcting the misalignments in the spine that can interfere with the nervous system, chiropractic treatment can restore the body’s structural integrity and reduce pressure on the neurological tissue. As muscle tension is relieved and the body is able to relax, positive hormones like oxytocin are released, which ultimately helps reduce stress levels.
Reduce Stress and Make a Chiropractor Appointment
Visiting a chiropractor for an adjustment will help your spine restore function to your body to relieve stress and allow you to have more energy.
Merckling Family Chiropractor is here to help. Contact us at (631) 286-2300 to schedule an appointment.
