Stress refers to the feeling and response to physical or mental pressure, especially when it exceeds your capacity to manage. Everyone deals with some form of stress in their lives. However, whether this feeling is minor or severe, stress can lead to injuries that negatively impact your health. Stress-related injuries require treatment that promotes the body's natural ability to heal itself. That's why our team at Meinecke Chiropractic in Grand Island is here to help. We can help reduce your stress-related pain and prevent it from reoccurring in the future.
Physical Stress
Physical stress refers to injuries that come from repetitive overuse of a part of the body. For example, running, especially in worn-out shoes, can cause tiny fractures in the bone's surface. We often treat patients suffering from stress-related injuries due to overexertion or improperly warming up before physical activities. Any repetitive motions that might injure the muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bones can cause physical stress injuries. Common physical stress injuries include:
- Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Tennis elbow
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Trigger finger
- Ganglion cyst
- Shin splints
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Emotional Stress
Mental or emotional stress can wreak havoc on every part of your overall well-being leading to injuries occurring. Your body is made up of multiple systems that all work together. Stress in one area can negatively impact the rest of the body. For example, emotional stress can significantly impact the digestive system, cause vomiting, diarrhea, or other health issues. As a result, your body is unable to properly process the nutrients necessary for supporting your body.
When you experience stress, your muscles automatically tense up. The more you are stressed, the tenser your muscles become. Severe muscle tension can cause headaches, migraines, neck and shoulder pain. Additionally, this can lead to muscle atrophy and ongoing pain. Emotional and mental stress also impacts the cardiovascular system, the endocrine system, the respiratory system, and the nervous system. As these systems wear down, you become vulnerable to physical injuries and issues like heart disease.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
There are various ways our chiropractor can treat injuries caused by emotional and physical stress. We will assess your medical history and current health to create a personalized treatment plan.
Spinal adjustments reduce stress and help your neurological system get back on track. Our chiropractor provides hands-on adjustments to reduce muscle tension and promote blood flow to the affected area. We can ensure your musculoskeletal system is in proper alignment to promote mental and physical health. If your stress is due to an issue regarding your nutritional health, we can recommend lifestyle and nutrition advice. Our chiropractor will coach you on ways to improve your posture and diet and recommend stretching and strengthening exercises to prevent stress-related injuries from reoccurring in the future.
Visit Us for Stress Injury Treatment from Our Chiropractor in Grand Island, NE
Whether you are experiencing physical or emotional stress, our team is here to help. At Meinecke Chiropractic in Grand Island, we are committed to providing our patients the care they need for natural relief from their pain or discomfort. Give us a call at (308) 381-8299 to book your first consultation or to learn more about how we can help.