No Stress Zone - March 24, 2011

Dear Friends of Roscoe Chiropractic,

With this month Marching to it's end some out there might be feeling some of the stress associated with tax time. I'm going to outline some ways to combat those sometimes overwhelming feelings of stress.

1. Walk it off - Taking a walk has many physical and mental health benefits. It's a great opportunity to relax, enjoy the fresh air and either forget about your stress or process it with a clear mind.  Often times stress isn't even caused by a particular situation but by a sense of being trapped by the situation.  A walk is a chance for escape plus the endorphins that are released with the physical activity help relieve stress as well.

2. Talk about it - Stress becomes most damaging when we keep it to ourselves. Sometimes talking about why you feel stressed will help you gain perspective on the situation.  Just being understood a little better can help alleviate some of the feelings.

3. Distract yourself - The power of stress comes from being consumed by thoughts about how stressed you are. Find a true distraction, something that forces you to be actively thinking about something else. Try a baseball game,  a good comedy or book.

4. Deal with it - Don't let the mole hill turn into a mountain. If you deal with the issue that is stressing you out it will be eliminated as a source of stress. Here are a few simple rules for dealing with stress before it stresses you out. a) Recognize when you're stressed; don't ignore it or pretend you're "fine" b) Understand why you're stressed; identify the source. c) Find a way to reduce stress (or eliminate it) by finding ways to manage it.

5. Find the positives - Think of stress as an opportunity to make changes, explore creative solutions that will not only ease your stress but reduce the chance for it to return.


With these things in mind also remember that regular chiropractic adjustments can help eliminate stress, making you feel more relaxed.  Being stressed out causes shoulders and neck to tighten and constrict causing headache and backache. Having regular adjustments will prevent your neck and back from getting locked up and causing you more stress due to pain and tension.


I hope everyone is doing great! Take care and stay healthy!
Karla H.
Roscoe Chiropractic Centre