Over 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from an anxiety disorder, making it the most widespread mental health issue in the country. Of these cases, only 23 percent have “severe” disorders with frequent and debilitating symptoms, such as panic attacks and intense fears that interfere with daily life. While there are various types of anxiety disorders, all of theme share a common symptom – continual and excessive worry about non-threatening situations.
Traditional health care typically prescribes anti-anxiety drugs and/or refers patients to therapy. While therapy is beneficial, these drugs come with unpleasant side effects, such as blurry vision, drowsiness, memory loss, and upset stomach. This is not helpful, especially for those who already struggle with worrying about their health and well-being. However, there is another effective treatment that is safe, all natural, and helps you better manage your anxiety. Indeed, chiropractic care is beneficial for improving anxiety disorders. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of this whole-body care for anxiety.
How Can Chiropractic Care Help Your Anxiety?
Since anxiety affects both your physical and mental health, it’s important to discuss how chiropractic care offers a holistic treatment without the harsh side effects of drugs.
Create Balance Between the Body and Mind
The body and mind are connected, so when there are issues with the mind, it affects the body and vice versa. Dr. John Bargh of Yale University supports this body and mind connection by indicating that “Our minds are deeply and organically linked to our bodies.” By creating balance between the body and mind, it helps both work better. When there are spine misalignments, this affects your body’s ability to function properly. Indeed, chiropractors can perform safe, gentle adjustments to properly align your spine, so your body and mind can both function properly and work towards healing itself. Aside from chiropractic adjustments, a combination of proper nutrition, exercise, and therapy can significantly impact your overall physical and mental health.
Boost Feel-Good Hormones
When you receive a chiropractic adjustment, positive hormones are released within the body, such as oxytocin and cortisol. Indeed, these feel-good hormones have a positive impact on your overall health and well-being. Specifically, these hormones lower stress levels, improve feelings of social bonding, and reduce pain, all of which improve your mental health.
Improve Sleep
When you don’t get enough sleep, this increases anxiety symptoms. Chiropractic care can help improve your sleep patterns, as it relieves both physical and mental pain and discomfort. When you are not in constant pain, it is easier to get restful sleep.
Reduce Blood Pressure
As anxiety sufferers may know, high blood pressure is a common symptom of anxiety. Chiropractors can help reduce blood pressure levels by reducing or removing physical pain and discomfort, which helps patients feel more relaxed. In turn, patients find it is easier to manage their anxiety symptoms.
Reduce Tension
When people are anxious and stressed, it often shows up through muscle tension. Indeed, chiropractic care can improve your spinal and musculoskeletal health. This is especially important for reducing muscle tightness and tension, which leads to further issues, such as headaches and body stiffness. Reducing these unpleasant symptoms can help you find peace and relaxation.
Keystone Chiropractic Care is Here to Help
If you or someone you know has anxiety, you are not alone in your treatment options. There is more than just drugs and therapy. Indeed, chiropractic care is an effective treatment plan to improve your physical and mental health. This can propel you towards a healthier, long-lasting life that you deserve. Contact Keystone Chiropractic today to improve your health and well-being through our state-of-the-art chiropractic care!
