Chiropractic care for stress-related headaches

There’s no doubt that we live in stressful times. 

According to the American Psychological Association, more than three-quarters of adults report symptoms of stress, including headaches, tiredness, or sleeping problems, and nearly half of all U.S. adults (49%) say that stress has negatively affected their behavior. The American Institute of Stress reports that 80% of U.S. workers experience job stress. 

Of course, stress is a normal part of life. In some circumstances, stress can be harnessed to achieve a goal or improve some aspect of life. Still, stress cannot be avoided; in some cases, it can affect how the body and brain work. 

Stress-related symptoms

Stress can cause sleep problems, fatigue, muscle aches, headaches, and difficulty breathing, among other serious conditions. When constantly stressed, your body produces hormones that can disrupt almost all of your body’s natural processes.

We are trained to act when our body feels pain. We will take a pill or go to the doctor. But we don’t think about the intelligence and connectedness within our bodies. Even without pain, your mind remains acutely aware of disruptions in your body’s functionality. If you’re dealing with a sudden or growing feeling of stress, your body will likely suffer from poor alignment, which may not have translated into physical pain or discomfort.

chiropractic care for stress-related headaches

But did you know that chiropractic care can help people manage their stress?

According to the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research, 76% of patients receiving chiropractic care reported improved emotional health and positive changes in stress and enjoyment of life. 

Of course, Dr. Faith cannot make your kids pick up their toys, your boss push back that deadline, or lawmakers make sound decisions, but with regular chiropractic care, she can help your body return to its natural state in alignment. 

A chiropractic adjustment unblocks the central nervous system so it can function as it should. As your body releases tension, the brain and the nervous system can communicate effectively, and without the strain on muscles, you can think more clearly and rationally. You can also complete the tasks before you without the aches and pains of a misaligned spine. 

Chronic stress harms your body, increasing your chances of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. Your routine visit to Simply Well Chiropractic will keep your spine and joints in proper alignment so that you can naturally fight off many ailments that cause stress. 

Visit Simply Well Chiropractic

Plus, visiting Dr. Faith won’t add more stress to your schedule. Walk-ins are always welcome, and your visit will only take about 3 minutes…plus you get to lay on the roller table after your adjustment! 

Dr. Faith is a chiropractor in Cincinnati at Simply Well Chiropractic near Fairfax and Mariemont. Her office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 to 12:30 and 3 to 6. Call (513) 271-1233 or visit simplywellchiro.com to schedule an appointment.