Stressed out this Holiday season?
Patients often show up in bad shape late in December. Low back pain increases after spending the weekend at the mall shopping with heavy bags. Headaches show up after getting together with the in-laws. Sometimes things just get out of hand and everything hurts from the craziness of the season.
Instead of reaching for another glass of egg nog, perhaps it’s time to rev up your natural resistance to damage done to your body by stress. Eat something other than cookies. Get outside and take the kids sledding. Have a chiropractic adjustment. Instead of worrying about bills, keep it homemade this year. Treat yourself with a massage. Take a walk. These are all little things that make a BIG impact in your health and how you feel under stress.
Remember, there is a mind-body connection that none of us can ignore. If you have a weak link, it will become obvious when you’re under stress. Pain will get worse, you’ll feel tight and want to blame someone else. Health never comes from outside of our bodies, instead look within for answers.