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WHAT IS STRESS?
Stress can be caused by more than just emotional problems. Infections, allergies, extreme temperatures, environmental pollutants and exercise can cause it. Our body has a hormonal and nervous system response, which helps us to deal with these problems.

Many emotional and physical disorders arise from the inability to mount this defence against stress rather than the stress itself. Problems such as insomnia, irritability, high blood pressure, ulcers, arthritis, back pain and headaches are the result.

STRESS and CHIROPRACTIC
Stress quickly results from a disturbance to the muscles, bones and joints. Chiropractic examination reveals muscle tension or weakness and poor joint function, especially in the spine. If this persists then headaches, migraine, neck and back pain may result. Preventing and correcting these disorders requires a team approach. As chiropractors, our main responsibility is to correct the muscle and spinal function and their effects on the nerves. It is very important that you play your part and follow our advice on diet, lifestyle and exercise.

What is the solution?
Manage your pressures from work and home. Minimise your stress. Increase your relaxation.

Our body is designed for gentle exercise on a daily basis. As most of us sit down all day, our muscles are weak, causing joint and back problems. When we do exercise, it is a frantic dash around the gym or a jarring run snatched from a busy schedule followed by days of inactivity. This may increase the risk of back and joint problems and also heart disease, cancer and other health problems. Some people may be fit but this does not mean that they are healthy.