Stress is a part of life. We all feel it, from work, family life, money worries, the never-ending to-do list. But what many people don’t realise is that stress isn’t just something we “feel” emotionally. We store it physically.
Where? You guessed it… the spine.
The body has a brilliant system called fight or flight. When you’re stressed, your nervous system shifts into high alert. Muscles tense, breathing changes, blood pressure rises. It’s great for short-term survival, but terrible when it’s stuck in overdrive.
This chronic state of alert puts strain on your spine and nervous system. Over time, it can lead to subluxations, which block the communication between brain and body.
Here’s the thing, you can’t always change your external stressors, but you can change how your body adapts to them.
That’s where chiropractic comes in.
Every adjustment isn’t just about mobility. It’s about clearing tension from the nervous system so your body can shift back into a healing, balanced state. Patients often tell us they leave feeling lighter, calmer, more at ease. That’s no accident. It’s the nervous system releasing what it’s been holding onto.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately, this might be your sign to get checked. Your body is talking. You don’t have to carry it all.
With love,
Tom
