Eaton Chiropractic CENTER

Stress

Chemical Stress (the foods we eat, the drugs we take), Physical Stress (car accidents, technology) and Emotional Stress all affect you body in the same way. Our bodies cannot differentiate between a car accident and a divorce. As Chiropractors our job is to help reconnect and regulate your nervous system. We offer a consultation at our expense to see if our office is good fit for you and your journey.

  • Irritable
  • Angry
  • Impatient or wound up
  • Over-burdened
  • Overwhelmed
  • Anxious
  • Afraid
  • Racing Thoughts
  • Unable to enjoy yourself
  • Depressed
  • Uninterested in life
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The Types of Stress

There are three primary types of stress:

  • Cortisol and Stress

    The way our bodies respond to a percieved threat is pretty amazing! It's known as the flight-or-fight response...a healthy type of stress that will get us through a difficult situation.


    When you encounter a perceived threat — such as a car unexpectedly bearing down on you as you cross the road — your hypothalamus, a small region at the base of the brain, sets off an alarm system in your body. Through a combination of nerve and hormonal signals, this system prompts your adrenal glands to release a surge of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol.


    Adrenaline increases your heart rate, elevates your blood pressure and boosts your energy supplies. Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, increases sugars (glucose) in the bloodstream, enhances your brain's use of glucose and increases the availability of substances that repair tissues.


    Cortisol also curbs functions that would be nonessential or detrimental in a fight-or-flight situation. It alters immune system responses and suppresses the digestive system, the reproductive system and growth processes. This complex natural alarm system also communicates with the brain regions that control mood, motivation and fear.


    The body's stress-response system is usually self-limiting. Once a perceived threat has passed.  Hormone levels will  return to normal,  adrenaline and cortisol levels drop off again, your heart rate and blood pressure return to baseline levels, and other systems resume their regular activities.

  • Nervous System Regulation

    The central nervous system (CNS), responsible for your body’s response to stress, also benefits from chiropractic treatment. Your CNS helps regulate mood as well as full-body health, meaning that a healthy central nervous system helps improve overall health and wellness. 


     At its very foundation, Chiropractic helps improve nervous system function by making adjustments to the spine. Over time, more and more studies are proving that it is extremely effective and as a result many health conditions are improved and even healed completely.


    Chiropractic adjustments open the pathways of the nervous system allowing the information to flow unobstructed. And it goes far beyond just the spinal column; 


    Chiropractors may adjust the arms, legs, neck, and hips in addition to the spine which all work together to provide a healthy, functioning nervous system.



  • Muscle Tension and Stress

    Chronic stress often results in pain, which in turn causes stress. It can become a viscious cycle. The pain can lead to irritability and other mood issues, clouded thought processes, and an inability to focus. You may feel unable to perform what used to be everyday tasks or participate in activities you used to enjoy (which also helped alleviate your stress).


    Muscle pain and tension related to stress is most commonly flet in the following areas of the body:


    The jaw

    Eyebrows and temples

    The neck

    Shoulders

    Back

     


    Regular chiropractic treatments work to decrease pain and relax muscles. These benefits extend to improved quality of life, further reducing anxiety and stress.

What Is Box Breathing and Why Should I Do It?

  • Inhale for four seconds: Breathe in deeply, feeling your lungs fill up, counting to four slowly. Imagine you're drawing energy into your body.
  • Hold that breath: Hold that breath in for another four seconds. It might feel strange at first, but it’ll feel more natural with practice.
  • Exhale slowly: Exhale for four seconds, releasing the air steadily. Imagine all your stresses and worries leaving your body as you breathe.
  • Hold again: Hold for another four seconds. This pause signals to your body that another 'box' or cycle is about to begin.


Box breathing offers a predictable rhythm in a world that's often unpredictable. It gives a beat that your mind and body can move to, bringing you harmony and peace.  Start practicing for a few minutes, gradually increasing as you become more comfortable.

A four-second count isn’t set in stone—if you prefer, try three or five seconds.

The key is to keep each segment equal.


Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question about our service? Do not hesitate to give us a call and also consult our list of frequently asked questions!

  • Is all stress bad?

    No. In small doses or bursts, stress can help you accomplish your goals. For example, if you have a project due, feeling a little stressed can give you the energy and motivation to complete it on time. Good stress can also be something like working out in the gym.

  • Why is stress management so important?

    Left unchecked, chronic stress can lead to depression, heart disease, diabetes, and other serious conditions. Many believe that stress is the underlying cause of a host of chronic diseases.

  • Can nutrition affect stress?

    Yes! Eat foods rich in the following natural stress busters: B vitamins, Vitamin C, magnesium, and omega-3s.

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