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The holidays can be a stressful time of year, and it’s critical to make sure that you’re taking time throughout to take care of yourself. We recommend chiropractic care as a treatment for a variety of issues, and it can be a big help when it comes to holiday stress relief. With the help of your chiropractor, you can keep your anxiety in check and put on your best face (and ugly sweater) when the time comes.
Have you ever noticed that stress can leave you feeling sore or achy? That’s because emotional stress can manifest physically in tension and tightening muscles, which can leave you with back and neck pain. Chiropractic care can intervene, breaking the stress out of your muscles and preventing tightness from causing issues like tension headaches or spinal subluxations.
Regular adjustments help put your nervous system into proper balance, and that can impact your body’s response to stress. With your nervous system firing on all cylinders, your brain can better respond to stimuli that might trigger a fight-or-flight response. This keeps feelings of anxiousness lower and promotes a better general mood, which can be key for everything from driving during the holidays to getting through stressful conversations you’re not exactly excited about.
Chiropractic care just leaves you feeling good. After an adjustment, you’ll feel less tense and more relaxed. An adjustment days ahead of Thanksgiving or the upcoming holidays can make it easier to get the rest you need and even motivate you to exercise before the big meal. And even better, chiropractic works will all sorts of other great treatments like massage therapy and acupuncture to help put you at a greater sense of ease.
Wills Chiropractic offers a wide range of products and services that can offer stress relief during the holiday season, including adjustments, massage, and personal training. If you find the holidays stressful and want to rise about it, you can schedule an appointment online, call us at (815) 562-5333, or stop by our offices in Rochelle, IL, to learn more.
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