Are you constantly worried because of stressful situations? Do you feel dizzy, agitated, weak, or sick without understanding why? If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you may suffer from anxiety and stress.

Anxiety attacks essentially sabotage your body through the nervous system, which is why you experience physical symptoms along with emotional distress. And while you may be prescribed medication to help handle your anxiety and stress, there are other natural, safe, and more long-lasting solutions. Acupuncture and chiropractic care can help alleviate your stress and anxiety.

This article will provide further details on how acupuncture and chiropractic care can alleviate stress and anxiety.

What is anxiety?

To understand how acupuncture and chiropractic care works, it’s essential to understand what anxiety does to the body. Various things can trigger stress and anxiety attacks, especially in people who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Worrying about every situation can place your endocrine system on constant alert, with stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisone pumping through your body.

With stress and anxiety, you can experience:

• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Hot flashes
• Trembling
• Choking or swallowing problems
• Feelings of detachment or mental confusion

Nerve signals can also cause your muscles to tense up and spasm. When this happens, you may experience chronic headaches and other pain.

How can acupuncture and chiropractic care help

Acupuncture and chiropractic care both work by correcting imbalances in the body. With acupuncture, needles are used to govern and correct the flow of Qi, or life energy. Studies show that acupuncture can regulate the passage of nerve signals through neural structures referred to as “pain gates.” This helps normalize nerve function, benefiting the entire body, including the autonomic nervous system that tells your body how to behave and the endocrine system that releases stress hormones.

On the other hand, chiropractic care can help you reset your body if you are dealing with muscle spasms or stiffness in your neck and back. A chiropractor can adjust your spine and ensure that it is in alignment, unblocking the central nervous system so it can function the way it should.

What to expect from acupuncture and chiropractic care

Contrary to what many believe, acupuncture and chiropractic care rarely cause any significant discomfort. The needles with acupuncture are very fine and inserted to a very superficial level. And with chiropractic care, you may feel relief as your body alignment is corrected. Our team at Comfort Chiropractic & Acupuncture will perform an initial evaluation, including a detailed discussion of your systems to create a plan to help you deal with and alleviate your stress. We customize our care to fit your needs and help you achieve your goals for living a better life.

Contact Comfort Chiropractic and Acupuncture today for medical acupuncture!

At Comfort Chiropractic, we aim to see our patients live a healthy, pain-free lifestyle. We are dedicated to helping you on your journey by adopting an integrated team approach, ensuring faster recovery, and allowing you to continue doing what you love most.

Our team takes great pride in monitoring your progress and working with you to ensure swift and effective healing. We offer a variety of treatment options to address injuries and multiple conditions. Whether you need a few treatments or a comprehensive plan to help you get to where you want to be, we will work with you to find the perfect solution for your needs.

Call us at 919-872-1050 or fill out the contact form on our website to get set up with an appointment.