Stress is the body’s natural response to external demands. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)- stress is the second most common health problem. Chronic stress can lead to high blood pressure, increased cholesterol, diabetes, headaches, musculoskeletal pain, and clinical depression.
It is important to take time to relax and unwind from a busy schedule. If you don’t take time off your body with suffer both physically and mentally.
Learning how to manage stress can take time, but here are a few ways to help you get started:
1. Chiropractic Adjustments: Helps the spine restore function to the nervous system which communicates with your brain. Adjustments also help reduce muscle tension and restore the body to its natural balance.
2. Yoga: Studies have shown that practicing yoga regularly can help reduce stress and decrease the risk of injury in the workplace.
3. Belly Breathing: Deep breathing has been shown to reset the nervous system. Studies have shown a decrease in fatigue and anxiety with deep breathing exercises.
4. Meditation: Mindfulness meditation is a common technique to combat stress, anxiety, chronic pain, depression and headache.