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The Nervous System on Stress
Stressed and tensed: response of the nervous system to stressful input
For the purposes of clarity, we divide the nervous system into three sub-categories: the direct, or central, division includes brain and spinal cord while the peripheral group includes the autonomic and somatic nervous systems. The autonomic nervous system is the most involved in the body’s stress response because of a further subdivision known as the sympathetic nervous system or SNS.
The sub-division is thus:
Central nervous system –> Peripheral subdivision –> Autonomic nervous system –> sympathetic nervous system
Read more to find out how stress interacts with the sympathetic nervous system and what we can do about it.
Do You Have A Moment to Spare for a Massage?
Massage: hands-on health improvement
Massage forms an integral part of chiropractic care because it treats one of the signal causes of subluxation: muscle tension. Because tight, chronically contracted muscles pull your body and spine out of alignment, a great way to prevent this from happening is to resolve the muscle tension before it causes more serious problems. We go about this by detecting points of tension that could lead to spasm and dispelling the tension through targeted and effective massage and trigger point therapy.
Sleep is Medicine
Sleeplessness has been highlighted as one of the most detrimental factors to well-being
We all know the dichotomy between waking up refreshed after a good night’s sleep and waking up stressed after a bad one. Rest is essential to the functioning of all important systems in the body. As you rest and restore, your body is busy at work repairing damaged cells, rebuilding muscle, recharging the immune system and getting your heart ready for another day of activity. Chronic sleeplessness puts you at risk for a variety of severe health concerns.
Listen! Your Body is Calling
Don’t ignore your body’s warning signs
Pain, for example, being a prime example: what is our society’s standardized reaction for when someone experiences back pain or a headache? Often, it is reaching for a painkiller, whether an OTC or something stronger. While painkillers definitely have a place in pain management, they let us down because they mask the pain rather than addressing the root cause of the problem. Pain is a signal that something is wrong- it should prompt us to probe for the cause. At Scorca Chiropractic Center, we are resource for determining where your pain is coming from and why.
Taking a Moment to Appreciate Movement
A body in motion will stay in motion- an extrapolation from Newton’s Law of Motion
This is a central tenet of our philosophy at Scorca Chiropractic Center- in order to keep you moving and independent late in life, we need to make sure that the structures that support movement are maintained. And this work starts now! It may surprise and upset you to learn that we are treating more people than ever in their twenties whose bodies are suffering the effects of sitting too much. And while the spine isn’t designed to last forever, there are steps we can take to keep your body balanced and upright despite aging.
Reducing Pain and Improving Circulation with Myofascial Release
What is myofascial pain?
The fascia is a layer of tissue which surrounds and protects muscles and bones; this layer of tissue is dense, strong and flexible, allowing it to aid in human movement while preventing injury. However, what happens when you sustain an injury? The myofascia tightens and conditions ranging from pain and numbness to headaches and muscle spasms ensue. Another side-effect is poor circulation. Fortunately, we practice a natural method for treating myofascial related pain known as myofascial release.
Beyond the Adjustment: Managing your Pain in the Meantime
Your chiropractic care doesn’t stop after an adjustment!
Restoring spinal alignment and alleviating nerve compression; improving range of motion and thus flexibility; reducing muscle pain and improving blood circulation; these are some of the noticeable improvements that many people feel after a chiropractic adjustment. This is what makes chiropractic such an effective alternative to more standardized western treatments including painkilling pharmaceuticals and surgery. But what happens after you leave the office?
A Reason to Stop Smoking: Your Back Pain
While smoking may not cause back pain, it certainly does not help it.
Smoking has been shown to contribute to hypertension or high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, high blood cholesterol and now studies are turning to how these conditions are contributing to back pain. Because smoking suppresses the oxygen supply in your blood, muscles and structures in the back which rely on a steadily refreshing supply of oxygen don’t get the right amount and this can cause problems including hampering their ability to rebuild and repair and helping them to drain waste products such as lactic acid.
Back pain is a less-thought of consequence of smoking
Making Childbirth Easier in Fremont
Fetal positioning is one of the most important elements of a healthy pregnancy
Chiropractic is an important aid for mothers seeking an easier pregnancy. At Scorca Chiropractic Center, we mitigate the severity of pain caused by minor discomforts that are so standard in pregnancy, including lower back pain and sciatica. During the first two trimesters, we help to create a nurturing environment for the child to grow. By maintaining pelvic balance and the proper alignment of the spine through the sacrum, we contribute to optimal space for the baby to develop and contribute to the best possible chance for a fetus to get in a conducive position for birth.
Postpartum Care in Fremont
Postpartum care is vital
After the tumult of pregnancy and childbirth, and the joy of acclimatizing to life with a new child, your body is looking at an uphill battle to return to its pre-pregnancy state of equilibrium. A woman’s body goes through more hormonal and physical change than at any other point in life during pregnancy, it is important to focus on your body after the dust has settled.
Chiropractic is an important part of postpartum care
Throughout pregnancy, the hormone relaxin remains elevated in order to loosen ligaments and make way for the passage of the baby. Levels of relaxin remain elevated for up to eight months after pregnancy and blood flow is limited to the ligaments which are attempting to tighten up.