Does a blooming spring schedule have you feeling a little stressed? Slow down. Take a minute. Keep reading to find out how using meditation and chiropractic to reduce anxiety can improve your daily life.
What is anxiety?
Before jumping into using meditation and chiropractic to reduce anxiety, it’s good to know what anxiety is.
To summarize, anxiety is a feeling of dread, uneasiness or fear. Sometimes anxiety, or fearful thoughts, can invade specific aspects of our lives. Anxiety can leave you feeling tense, sweating or with a rapid heartbeat.
The good news is that meditation and chiropractic can help you train your mind and body to deal with the fearful thoughts and return to a state of calm.
How meditation and chiropractic can help
Because of the holistic approach involved in chiropractic care, there is a natural focus on the mind-body connection.
Chiropractic centers on the spine and central nervous system. Meditation is all about silencing an overactive mind. Combining the two allows you to take on anxiety on both fronts—physically and mentally.
We know our brains control how the body responds to certain situations. Studies show spinal subluxation can contribute to anxiety.
The central nervous system is designed to regulate and control our hormones. If your spine needs adjusting, the nervous system and brain aren’t communicating properly.
Therefore, a hormonal imbalance could lead to stress, anxiety or depression. But with regular adjustments, chiropractic care can help reduce that stress and anxiety, along with high blood pressure, for instance.
A common symptom of anxiety is racing thoughts, which is where meditation comes in. Deep breathing can help slow down your pace and create opportunities for mindfulness.
If you aren’t sure where to start when it comes to practicing meditation, guided meditation is a good option for beginners. Talk to your chiropractor for more resources and ways to meditate.
Summary
Focus on the mind-body connection using meditation and chiropractic to reduce anxiety and enjoy additional benefits as well. Not sure where to begin? Start by connecting with our doctors today. Send us a message or give us a call at (334) 821-2552. Together, we can develop a treatment plan that fits your needs, including reducing stress. Keep reading our blogs for more chiropractic health news.