Why You Might Get Headaches and Neck Strain from Holiday Stress, and How Chiropractic Can Help
The body reacts to stress in many different ways, and stress can have long-lasting and far-reaching side effects. The holidays can be a particularly stressful time for many people, and even when the holidays are over, you may still notice the lasting side-effects of stress remain. Discover why holiday stress may cause headaches and neck strain, and how our chiropractor can help using safe, effective neck strain and headache treatment in Scottsdale, AZ.
The Link Between Stress and Headaches
Chronic or recurring headaches can have multiple triggers or causes. Determining the underlying cause of your headaches will help our chiropractor decide which headache treatment is right for you. One of the most common causes of headaches and migraines is stress. Even if you’ve never had headaches before, you may find yourself experiencing frequent headaches as your body responds to the excess stress hormones produced during the holidays. Other headache triggers are also more common during the holidays, such as rich foods, alcohol, fatigue, caffeine withdrawal, loud noises, bright lights, and lack of exercise.
How Stress Can Cause Neck Strain
When you’re under a lot of stress, you hold your body differently than you would if you were relaxed. You might hunch your shoulders, stoop over with poor posture, and tighten certain muscles repeatedly. Over time, this will cause lasting symptoms like neck strain, shoulder pain, and lower back pain. It can be hard to retrain your body and use proper posture if you’re experiencing more stress than usual because you’re worried about the holidays, and even when the holidays are over, the symptoms and side effects of your stress can linger.
Chiropractic Neck Strain and Headache Treatment
Our chiropractor will first try to determine the underlying cause of your headaches, neck strain, and stress. He may recommend a combination of chiropractic therapies like chiropractic adjustments, exercises and stretches, and therapeutic massage. He may also provide education and instruction on avoiding stress at home and work, so that you can reduce your risk of having your headaches and neck strain become permanent or chronic.
If You’re Ready to Lose the Side Effects of Holiday Stress, Call Us Today
If the symptoms of your holiday stress stayed behind even now that the holidays are over, our chiropractor at Aligned Integrated Health can help. Dr. Gerwig has over 20 years of experience in using safe, non-invasive, and effective chiropractic neck and headache treatments in Scottsdale, AZ. He specializes in using physical medicine and chiropractic techniques to ease pain, restore range of motion, and treat the underlying condition so his patients have lasting relief. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call us today at (480) 661-1977.
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