"Why do I get adjusted?" Part 2

The second “T” of stress is Trauma

Physical stress, or traumas is the type of stress most commonly associated with chiropractic care as it is generally what people associate with “throwing their back out”. 

Physical stress occurs when a person slips and falls on the ice, gets into an accident or rolls an ankle.  But physical stress can also occur when a person sits for too long, picks their kid up 10 times a day or deep cleans the house.

If you sit at a desk all day, it is important that you make sure your set up isn't causing any unnecessary stress.  Make sure your computer screen is at eye level and your keyboard and mouse are in front of you.  Your desk chair should have good lumbar (low back) support and your feet should reach the ground. If your chair doesn't support a natural lower back curve, you can add a pillow or even a roll of paper towels.  This can also be helpful for long car rides!  

While some physical stressors are in our control and can be avoided, many are just part of life.  Regular chiropractic adjustments can help your body better adapt to physical stress.  

Other ways to help reduce the affects of physical stress…

STRETCHING

If you're like most of us and you sit too much, you probably need to stretch your hip flexors. Click here to watch how.

MASSAGE

Therapeutic massage is a great way to help relieve tight muscles and promote relaxation.  Need a recommendation for a massage therapist? Ask Dr. Nikki at your next visit!

TAKE A BATH

Epsom salt baths are a great way to relax tight muscles, detox the body and relieve stress. You might even notice that you sleep better after! 

If you want to see how your body handles stress, we perform several nervous system scans during your initial visit to help us calculate how your body is doing. You can join our waitlist here.