Stress, Tension and Your Body
Stress often shows up in the body before you notice it in your mind: tight shoulders, a stiff neck, a clenched jaw or a headache by late afternoon. Those physical symptoms are where chiropractic care can play a part.
The Chiropractic-Stress Connection
Under stress, the muscles of the neck, upper back and jaw tend to tighten and stay tight. Over time that can lead to stiffness, aching and tension-type headaches. Chiropractic care, stretching and soft tissue work focus on that muscle and joint tension.
What Chiropractic Care Can and Cannot Do
Care for neck and shoulder tension may help you feel more comfortable in your body. It is not a treatment for anxiety or depression, and research has not shown that adjustments lower stress hormones. If stress or anxiety is affecting your daily life, talk with your physician or a licensed mental health professional.
Who Can Benefit?
People with tight shoulders, neck stiffness, jaw tension or tension headaches that flare during stressful periods.
Everyday Habits That Help
- Short walks during the day
- A regular sleep schedule
- Breaks from screens and long periods of sitting
- Time with friends and family. In the Blue Zones, close social ties are part of everyday life.
Ready to Ease Neck and Shoulder Tension?
Book a chiropractic session today! The $99 covers your exam, X-rays and your first treatment.
The $99 covers your exam, X-rays and your first treatment.
Call (281) 688-5580 or book online to schedule.
Dr. Mariam Mobarak, DC
Dr. Mariam Mobarak is the chiropractor at Blue Zone Advanced Chiropractic in The Woodlands. She combines several chiropractic techniques with therapies like spinal decompression, shockwave and dry needling, and your care is built around your exam and your goals.
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