Emotions and Misalignments of the spine

It is absolutely amazing how vulnerable our spines and muscles are to stress. As a response to our emotions surrounding stress ( ie: anger, fear, sadness, nervousness) our bodies tighten up and our nervous system through a feedback loop can overreact or under react producing more stress hormone like cortisol, adrenaline etc.

Our spines are so closely connected to both our nervous systems and our muscles that it can't help but to shift out of alignment as a means of compensation and accommodation.This creates a environment to cause symptoms like headaches, neck and shoulder tightness and low back pain.

Add a poor ergonomic situation such being a tired new mom or an individual sitting in front of the computer at a job they don't like, and ta da you have a recipe for strain/sprain.

It is important not to ignore or take your emotional health for granted and assume it plays no role in your musculoskeletal health. Death of a loved one, divorce, financial stress and feeling overwhelmed with taking care of children can be underestimated in terms of the stress impact it has on the body.

Things you can do early on to prevent problems are 1)acknowledge the impact it is having on you and your body,2) breathe deeper,3) stretch well, 4)go for a long brisk walk to get blood flowing, 5) and hydrate yourself.

Chiropractors are best able to assess and adjust misalignments of the spine. We are also very aware and knowledgeable about complementary treatments that can assist the body in holding the adjustments too.