Stress has been linked with detrimental health effects including heart disease and even brain shrinkage
Do you suffer from any of these symptoms?
You may be suffering from stress.
Having stress is not necessarily bad, but you need to be aware of the sources of stress and have a way to cope. There is no “right” way to handle stress – you need to find out what works for you.
Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress.
Also, serotonin regulates mood and has a calming effect; a low serotonin level has been implicated in stress & depression, and massage seems to increase the level of available serotonin, producing an overall sense of calm.
The body secretes hormones into the bloodstream as a reaction to stress. Acupuncture can block the chronic, stress-induced elevations of these hormones leaving you with a sense of calm & relaxation.
Physiotherapy can assist decease stress levels through manual therapy. Manual therapy involves manipulation of muscles and tissues in the body. This technique is used to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and carry fresh oxygen to tissues in the body.
One of the effects of chronic stress is prolonged muscle tension. This muscle tension can leads to misalignments of the spine and the other joints in the body. These misalignments can cause common conditions such as; back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Chiropractic adjustments correct these misalignments, reduce nerve irritation, improves circulation, and releases muscle tension.
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