Does your job leave you stressed out by the end of the day and looking forward to the much anticipated weekend? You are not alone. In fact, over 40% of Americans report that they feel the effects of stress from their work environment. And one-fourth of employees view their jobs as the number one stressor in their lives over family and financial concerns.
In small doses, stress actually helps you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems. Many early signs and symptoms of chronic stress are back pain, neck pain, fatigue, chronic headaches, digestive upset, and increased colds. Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process. Long-term stress can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.
The human body responds to stressors by activating the nervous system and specific hormones. Chiropractic adjustments reduce the effects of stress on the body by removing nerve irritation, releasing muscular tension and improving blood circulation. The combination of stress reduction techniques and chiropractic care allows the body and mind to do what it innately knows best: to heal and rejuvenate itself for vital living!
If you have additional questions or concerns about how the stress levels in your life are impacting your health, visit Desired Health Chiropractic for a free stress evaluation. Please call (763) 205-6192 to schedule your appointment today.
