Chiropractic Care Offers Relief for Stress-Related Pain
Chiropractor in San Francisco - Stress Management with Chiropractic Care
Today, people seem to see stress as an unavoidable part of life. In fact, According to the American Psychological Association, almost a third of adults in the United States say they experience “extreme stress” in their daily lives and one fifth report reaching their highest level of stress 15 days or more per month. Though Americans see stress as “normal” the toll it takes on our physical and mental health is enormous. It causes sleeplessness, unhealthy eating habits, increased smoking and drinking, fatigue, upset stomach, change in sex drive, headache, muscle aches and more.
Though Chiropractic care will not relieve all of these symptoms, it does offer safe, effective, non-invasive treatment for stress related pain, such as lower back pain, headaches, and joint pain through chiropractic manipulation, rehabilitative exercise and stress management counseling. Chiropractic care, sought alone or combined with traditional medical treatment, can alleviate much of the physical pain caused by our stressful lives.
Of course, treating the symptoms of stress alone is just one step in solving America’s stress problem. There are numerous avenues for Americans to explore to manage our stress and live healthier lives. Seeking psychological counseling, practicing yoga, increasing exercise, as well as learning and using stress management techniques can all lower a person’s stress level, ultimately decreasing stress-related symptoms.
San Francisco Chiropractic doctor, Aaron Ferguson at ChiroCare, can offer more information on relief from stress-related pain as well as techniques for maintaining a balanced, healthier lifestyle.
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20071025/1-in-3-adults-feel-extreme-stress
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm