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Has Holiday Stress Given You Headaches and Neck Pain? Chiropractic Can Help.

Written By Marshall Family Chiropractic on December 13, 2017

As joyful as the holiday season is, it often brings us plenty of unwelcome gifts, too – including stress, headaches, and exhaustion.

And it’s not hard to see why. From trying to find presents for everyone, to entertaining guests, the list of to dos we have is incredibly demanding. 

If holiday stress has exacerbated your headaches or neck pain this year, you’re not alone. 

But don’t suffer in silence, and seek natural, gentle care options that can help tackle these aches and pains for good – chiropractic. 

Using Chiropractic as a Neck Pain and Headache Resolution

Neck pain and headaches are very closely related, with the majority of headaches being associated with the neck area and any muscle tension that’s found there. 

However, researchers have discovered that one of the primary adjustments involved in chiropractic can resolve headaches that start in the neck.

Spinal adjusting involves the chiropractor applying controlled pressure to various parts of your spine using their hands (or a specialized tool). This helps improve the overall function of your spine while ridding your system of any stress or tension it may contain. 

Recent studies have even revealed that chiropractic can help reduce cortisol levels

As cortisol is a stress hormone that causes irritation and inflammation, combatting this at the source will help alleviate your stress, thus reducing your neck pain and headaches. This means your chiropractor won’t just be able to get rid of the headaches and neck pain you’re suffering from, but they’ll be able to reduce your stress levels, too – breaking the vicious cycle you may find yourself in. 

Other Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

As well as visiting your local chiropractor in Saint Clair, you can also make some simple changes to your lifestyle which will help ease the stress you’re under. This includes taking some time out for yourself, exercising regularly, and ensuring you’re getting all the right nutrients. 

A combination of these things can help boost your energy, relax your mind, and make sure your body can respond well to any future stresses. 

To provide their patients with an all-around care plan that’s as effective as possible, many chiropractors will also include lifestyle and well-being advice in their consultation. 

Equally, they may offer tips on how you can improve your posture, so you can prevent any recurring tension that’s causing your neck pain.

Here at Marshall Family Chiropractic, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve the unbeatable health benefits natural chiropractic can offer you. Get in touch with us today on 810-329-6100.


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