Getting Through the Holidays With the Help of Chiropractic Care
The stress, hustle and bustle, and extra work required during the holiday season can take a huge toll on your physical and mental health. At Berger Chiropractic and Wellness, Dr. Glenn Berger can help you get through the stress and strain of the holidays with the help of chiropractic care in Boca Raton, FL. Here is a look at common causes of stress during the holidays, how stress affects your physical and mental health, common holiday-related injuries, and how chiropractic care can help.
Why Do I Feel More Stressed Out During the Holidays?
The holiday season seems to start earlier and earlier each year, and can bring about added stressors. You might have more work to do, less time to do it, and no help or support from others. The most common causes of holiday-related stress in adults are:
- Traveling
- Spending more time with family
- Cooking and cleaning more than usual
- Not getting enough sleep
- Drinking more alcohol
- Dealing with harsh weather and seasonal changes
- Feeling isolated or alone
- Putting up holiday decorations, shopping, and wrapping presents
- Eating less healthy or richer foods
- Not getting enough exercise
How Does Stress Affect My Physical and Mental Health?
Chronic or extreme stress can take a huge toll on your physical and mental health. Stress can cause physical reactions and symptoms like aches and pains, fatigue, brain fog, headaches and migraines, stomach problems, rashes, increased blood pressure or heart rate, and trouble sleeping. Stress can also affect your mental health, causing anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, and mood swings.
What Are the Most Common Holiday-Related Injuries?
Along with increased stress, holidays can also increase your risk of accident or injury. Putting up lights, getting heavy boxes down from shelves, spending more time on your feet, traveling, and walking in harsh weather can all cause aches and pains or injuries. The most common holiday-related injuries Dr. Berger sees are:
- Low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and other types of chronic pain
- Slip and fall-related injuries
- Work-related injuries
- Auto injuries
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Headaches and migraines
- Spinal injuries
How Can a Chiropractor Help Me Manage Stress and Overcome Injuries?
At Berger Chiropractic and Wellness, Dr. Berger and his team can help you manage holiday stress, avoid holiday-related injuries, and maintain your physical and mental health throughout the holiday season. When you visit our chiropractor in Boca Raton, FL, we will help you find safe, effective, and drug-free chiropractic therapies that improve your overall health and quality of life and help you avoid post-holiday stress and illness. We specialize in chiropractic care, chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, inversion therapy, and rapid release therapy. Call us now to schedule an appointment, or request more information online.
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