More and more often we are seeing mom’s come into the chiropractic clinic ready to “take care of themselves again”! Women between the ages of 24-40 are busy climbing the career ladder at work, caring for their young children at home and balancing their family finances. All these pressures mount up as they struggle to overcome the strains of busy work, family and social lives.
This busy lifestyle leads to unhealthy lifestyle habits such as, loss of sleep, indulgence in comfort foods and spending long days in front of the computer. These unhealthy lifestyle habits lead to an increased likelihood of illness in this population – migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, high blood pressure or cholesterol and obesity are becoming an epidemic in this population.
So how does chiropractic help?
This constant influx of chronic stress can present itself as spinal distortions in the body. The cause of spinal distortion can be broken down into 3 categories:
Physical Stress (posture, history of trauma, poor ergonomics)
Chemical Stress (smoking, indulgence in comfort food, medication use)
Emotional Stress (finances, children’s success)
Spinal distortions cause nerve imbalance leading to decreased blood flow, increased tissue breakdown and eventual irritation of delicate muscular and nervous system tissue. The nervous system is the master system of the body, it is responsible for controlling and regulating the functions of the body. This includes – circulation, hormone production (serotonin, adrenaline, endorphins), muscular contraction/relaxation and most importantly adaptability to stress. When the body isn’t able to function optimally it leaves one susceptible to many illnesses and disease.
A 2004 study found that the function of the nervous system is improved when mechanical stress is lifted through Chiropractic adjustment. This results in better communication between brain and body.
Life is busy… but you only live once. At Dr. Erin Madonia Chiropractic Clinic we have the resources to assist you in becoming the best you so you can conquer this chronic stress of life for yourselves and your families!
