The latest research on headaches and depression reports that, “autonomic dysfunction plays a role in the pathogenesis of tension-type headaches and depressive disorders.” The research indicates why so many people suffering from headaches find relief through Chiropractic adjustments.  Also, it indicates that people coping with depression often turn to Chiropractic for long term relief and resolve which cannot be provided by drugs and prescriptions.

Chiropractic care focuses on the spine and nervous system.

Scientific evidence proves that small misalignments of spinal vertebrae coupled with altered mobility create stress in the nervous system. The nervous system stress also referred to as autonomic dysfunction, increases stress hormones in the blood and body. A sustained increase in stress hormones creates an environment for symptoms such as headaches, pain, and even depression. The most powerful medications in the world do not relieve the nervous system stress. As a result, many of the unwanted symptoms associated with headaches and depressed mood disorders are still prevalent.

Chiropractors do not pursue the resolution of a specific disorder through an adjustment.

Chiropractors assess, locate, and adjust areas of nervous system stress and misalignment. The outcome focuses on restoring normal function and tone in the brain and nervous system. This results in a powerful environment of healing and wellness. Allowing the body to function and heal at optimal levels often leads to the resolution of symptoms, ranging from headaches and pain to organ function and even depressive-type conditions.

An estimated 80%-90% percent of the population will suffer from headaches at some point.

Approximately 15% of people experience a headache at any given time. Headaches, mental health, and many other conditions benefit from spinal adjustments all over the world. Drug therapy serves as the most prescribed form of relief from headaches, but people deserve to know, understand, and experience the benefits of chiropractic care. The medical community often prescribes powerful drugs with dangerous side effects which offer no permanent solution to these conditions. Chiropractic care focuses on long-term and permanent healing.

Research from June of 2018 showed Chiropractic adjustments helped with chronic headaches of more than two years in duration.

The improvement of headaches was achieved by reducing stress in the autonomic nervous system. Headache relief also accompanied reduced feelings of sadness and decreased bouts of extremely low moods. Participants also reported a decrease in thoughts of death and suicide. Many study participants previously sought relief through physical therapy, acupuncture, traditional Chinese therapy, and even six-month regimens of various drug treatments. Results of previous interventions yielded little to no benefits. The study concluded after six months of Chiropractic care which focused on restoring function and healing. All participants reported a decreased or absent presence of headache pain and depressive-type symptoms as well as the reduction or elimination of medication use.

The benefits of removing interference from the nervous system through gentle and precise adjustments to the spine often result in a reduction or elimination of symptoms.

The body possesses powerful innate intelligence that always strives for adaptation and balance. The majority of unwelcome symptoms occur due to interference in the body. A significant form of interference in the nervous system comes from spinal bones being misaligned or not moving appropriately. This interference (called subluxation) occurs in much of the population due to stress. People routinely care for their cardiovascular system, digestive system, and immune system but overlook the need for routine nervous system care and maintenance. The irony being that the nervous system regulates the health of all other systems. Every adult and child deserve a health care plan involving nervous system care.

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Parents become riddled with stress when children endure transition periods that come with growth and maturity. Some individuals experience it during holiday seasons or times of financial hardship. Families in general experience it during times of adversity. Weddings, babies, promotions and home repairs all make the long list of potential triggers. Interestingly enough, even positive events present equal and opposite concerns of worry and stress. Many people associate Chiropractic care with back and pain relief, however, stress reduction actually occurs as a welcome side effect of every nervous system adjustment.

Chiropractic adjustments reduce stress by increasing a calming chemical in the brain and decreasing stress hormones in the blood.

The body naturally improves resilience to stressful events through better harmony in the body’s alignment and ability to respond to stress.  A need for natural stress reduction becomes more evident with each new year of evidence detailing how badly today’s population suffers from symptoms and effects of stress.

• 49% of the general population experiences anxiety, depression, substance abuse or a combination of all three.
• Today’s average high school student measures the same level of anxiety as an institutionalized psychiatric patient in the early 1950
• Prolonged sitting draws comparisons to the physical damage of smoking due to the harm posed to overall health and well-begin.
• Text neck and tech back increased in diagnosis due to the harm of the overuse of technology in adults and children.

The brain and central nervous system processes all stressors both internally and externally.

Chiropractic adjustments help hit the reset button on the central nervous system, reduce negative hormones, and assist in alleviating the burden of mental and physical stress on the entire body. Research published in 2014 showed that Chiropractic adjustments reduce specific hormones in the body which carry stress and allow subjects who receive adjustments to circulate more calming chemistry throughout the blood stream. Researchers compare a spinal adjustment to the “control-alt-delete” mechanism on a computer. The intimate connection between the spine and the central nervous system allows every adjustment to help reset the autonomic nervous system. As a result, we find a calming effect subsequently occurs throughout the body.

Five additional tips MAXIMIZE Chiropractic adjustments and REDUCE STRESS in the body:

1) Eat avocados and foods containing good fats

2) Engage in grounding – walking outside on grass, dirt, or sand with bare feet

3) Move the body – any form of exercise registers as good movement

4) Deep breathing – practice deep breathing 2-3x/day for 10 breaths at a time

5) Increase healthy exposure to sunlight

Years of stress accumulate and take a toll on the health, appearance, and aging of an individual. Chiropractic spinal adjustments provide critical assistance in improving longevity while reducing the acceleration of bad hormones. A Chiropractic based plan for long term health combats the consequences of trials and anxiety throughout any season.

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Ideally we’d be active throughout the day, but If your job does not allow that then setting aside time before throughout the day to be active is needed. Below are some ideas for getting more activity throughout the day and answering the question of “how can I stay active at work?”

Your commute to work:
Ride the bus? Get off a stop or two before yours and walk the rest of the way.
Live close to work? Biking or walking to work might be an option.
Driving to work? Park your car in one of the spaces farthest from the door to get in a few more steps.

At your desk:
Look for opportunities to stand. Some employers are starting to install desks that can be adjusted to a standing position. If this is not the case, try standing on your next conference call.
Go to the bathroom on another floor or at the other end of the building.
Walk over to a co-workers desk to chat instead of using the phone or email.
Coffee break? Use this time to do some stretches or to go for a brisk walk. Organizing a lunch walking group will help keep you and other motivated.

Travelling for work:
Before booking your hotel go online or call to see what kind of exercise facility they have. Walking paths in the area might also be an option.
Carry a resistance band in your suitcase. Wake up and do some toning exercises to wake up your mind and muscles.
While walking through the airport walk briskly. Remember to stand tall, and keep your shoulders relaxed.

Whether you use the tips above to get started being more active or to supplement your exercise routine, remember every little bit helps.  And for a little more light reading, Google the term “sitting is the new smoking”.  That will open your eyes to the dangers associated with chronic and prolonged sitting at your desk.  If you are experiencing pain or stiffness while sitting at your computer for work, give us a call at 918-940-4630 and schedule your consultation with Dr. Ring.  Chiropractic care may be the treatment that will get you back on your feet.

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