Mental stress = Muscle stress

It’s safe to say that the past couple of years has brought the world more stress than we would have liked. While a certain amount of stress is normal, too much of it can overwhelm the body and our systems, which can result in feeling stuck in a fight-or-flight state.  This mental stress causes a constant tension on the muscles of your body since the muscles are one the main outlets that our brain uses.  More nerves leave the brain heading to muscles than to anything else in your body.  As your brain unloads on muscles creating tension, this again feeds back to make you more mentally stressed.  Breaking the loop of mental and physical stress is key to getting your body back into a healthy state.

Whether it’s the state of the world, heartbreak, or your own healing journey, we’d love to offer a few tips for overcoming periods of prolonged stress so that you can get back to living life to your full potential.

Here’s some healing tips to deal with stress:

Schedule a visit with us to get rid of that muscle tension. We regularly see patients who feel like their body is stuck in a stressful state. Through focused muscle release work by our therapists and doctors combined with gentle chiropractic techniques, we’re often able to help restore balance and harmony to the body.  Our massage therapists and our doctors have many different methods to get that tension out of your body.  We try to find the right deep tissue technique that works best for each patient.  We are here to help you deal with the physical aspects of your stress by getting your muscles feeling better and your joints moving pain free.

Pay attention to your inner dialogue. While negative emotions or thoughts can happen during times of stress, spiraling into constant thoughts of worst-case-scenarios can become crippling. Try to become aware of whether or not your internal dialogue is leaning negative. When you notice this, pause to breathe, listen, and replace the negativity with a positive spin.

Make self-care a priority. Take care of yourself physically by getting enough rest, eating healthy foods, and exercising regularly. This will help to improve your overall energy and mood, which can make it easier to cope with stressors in your life.

Seek inspiration. Sometimes, getting through times of stress takes a little outside help. Looking for inspiration from people you admire (both real and fictional) can help you connect with how they managed to persevere and overcome their own hurdles.