The Seven Signs of Stress

By Dr. Katy and Dr. Isaac Mooberry

Headaches:  This is a very common symptom of stress and many people experience them everyday but they are NOT normal.  Headaches can range from tension headaches to migraines but they are indicative of stress on the body.

Muscle Tightness:  Tension in the neck, upper back, shoulders, low back and hips are all signs that your muscles are being overworked or that there is a functional problem with the body.  Muscles are highly innervated, so when they are injured or overused, they let you know…. PAIN!

Fatigue:  In the last four weeks have you woken up tired?  Always feel tired?  Or wish you had more energy?  We lead such busy lives with work, family, school, kids, home, exercise, and friends that it is hard to leave enough time for rest.  We are often running on adrenaline or caffeine and our true energy levels are very low and we often do not give our bodies the proper amount of rest, physically or emotionally.

Irritability:  Have you snapped at a co-worker or over-reacted with your spouse or children in the last few weeks?  Mood swings are a sign that you are enduring too much stress.

Sleeplessness:  Difficulty falling asleep, waking up repeatedly throughout the night, waking up too early, or being uncomfortable in bed can all lead to poor sleep, which can lead to stress.
 
Neck Pain:  Tension, weakness, and poor posture can place strain on the neck and upper back muscles.  Once these muscles are injured they can cause pain, numbness, and tingling into the face, arms, upper back, neck, and head.

Digestive Problems:  Do you feel bloated after a meal?  Take a digestive aid?  Feel gassy or have bowel problems?  You may be allergic to some type of food, have an infection or yeast build up or you just may be eating a poor diet, but all of these are signs that your digestive system is under stress.

If you are suffering from ANY of these symptoms, it is NOT NORMAL and you should seek help.  At Get Moving Chiropractic, Dr. Katy Mooberry can help you identify the trigger for your stress that is causing your symptoms and then help you fix the problem through chiropractic care, massage, custom made orthotics and nutritional counseling.  Please see our ad below or visit us at www.getmovingchiro.com or call us at 303-670-7777.