From Wikipedia: Chiropractic is a health care approach and profession that emphasizes diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, under the hypothesis that these disorders affect general health via the nervous system.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Reducing Stress to Ease Pain

There are many things that can cause pain in our bodies. Some of them are physical like broken bones. Some of them are chemical, such as hormonal imbalances. And some of them are mental, in that we can work ourselves up so that our body deals with stress through physical pain.

Before I go on though, let me stop and say that I am NOT saying that diseases like fibromyalgia are in your head. I would never say that. Generally speaking though, I want all of my patients to learn how to deal with stress in ways that reduce the physical symptoms of stress.

It is easy to google stress reduction tips and find ways to make your life flow better. I am not interested in sharing tips with you that you can just as easily find on Google. But there are a few things that I've done in my own life that help me, and those are what I want to share with you.

First, make yourself a priority. This isn't about vanity folks. This is about being healthy so you can be there 100% for the people around you. Learn how to say no artfully so that you don't feel guilt because you can't take on another regular obligation.

Second, use your time wisely. I know there are many time management systems and each one reaches to people with various gifts and learning styles. What they all boil down to though, is that they ask you to choose the things each day that must be done, the things that ought to be done, and the things that can be done tomorrow. Then devote an appropriate amount of time to each of them.

Third, schedule relaxation. Start small by planning a 5 minute mental break once a day. Build up to longer or more frequent breaks (make sure you get your job done though!). Then, start planning mental health days or long weekend vacations. Remember, relaxation doesn't just happen. We have to plan for it.

How do you reduce the stress in your life?

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While chiropractic care is not a treatment for anything, the benefits of adjusting to remove interference can provide symptom relief as the body is able to properly communicate with itself. This website is not intended to replace the care of a credentialed Doctor of Chiropractic. Please contact our office to schedule a consultation and learn more about how chiropractic care can improve your quality of life. Chiropractor Tyler, Texas
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    Build up to longer or more frequent breaks and make sure you get your job done though!..that's the problem with me..I plan to take short breaks and that becomes a longer one and finally I end up messing up my job undone..!

    Can you please suggest how to be more strict on taking short breaks!!

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    This is a great post. I will try these ideas. I like the make time for relaxing, I think it is important to really focus on yourself and relaxing.

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    a barrier to managing and reducing stress is time. I'm usually stressed from deadlines for assignments, so i dont necessarily have time to sit and meditate to become relaxed, because i need to finish the assignment..

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    Your blog is very useful. Set the time for rest was very good for health, how busy we have to have time to rest though just 15 minutes.

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    I love to finish my daily works in time. And I feel that keeps me tension free and enjoy my rest of the time with my family.

    Btw I spare out atleast 30 mins for yoga which keeps me refresh and energize for next day.

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    Thanks for the post. Anxiety can lead to aches and pains. There is even a medication, Cymbalta, that talks about it in commercials. One great way to reduce stress is with massage. Massage therapists often contract with chiropractors. See if your doctor can recommend a therapist if they don't have one in house.

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