Sinking Fast? Breathe Deeply and See the Chiropractor

By Sandy Schroeder

When the challenges just keep coming at work and at home, you may welcome a way to calm down with a visit to your local chiropractor and some special relaxation exercises.

The Joint Chiropractic clinic in your neighborhood is a natural wellness center staffed with licensed chiropractors who help individuals find natural, drug-free solutions to pain, and answers for health and fitness without pain pill prescriptions.

When you talk with your chiropractor you will learn how spinal health plays out throughout your body. If stress is triggering physical reactions such as high blood pressure, weight gain and exhaustion, you may need to reprogram your body with gentle targeted spinal adjustments. You may feel like you have turned the page as your muscles relax, your head clears and your energy picks up.

Benefits are unique to each individual. As you evaluate yours, you may want to use 15-minute weekly adjustments to learn new techniques such as these tips for creating relaxation routines.

Pick and choose relaxation techniques that suit you and alternate them through the week.

Progressive muscle relaxation - Go from your head to your toes and tense and then relax each muscle. Feel the difference between a tight and a relaxed muscle.

Mindfulness meditation - Find a quiet spot and let your thoughts flow unchecked, unjudged. Later, you may find your mind is clear and your focus is sharp.

Yoga - Settle onto a yoga mat and enjoy the connection between your body and your mind as you let your breath lead the way. Explore one pose after another to tone muscles, improve balance, and fuel energy.

Tai chi - Follow your teacher through one standing swaying motion after another as you slowly relax, improve your balance and strengthen your body.

Guided imagery - Step away when tensions mount. Sit quietly with your eyes closed and visualize a favorite spot in the garden or on the water as you relax and let everything go.

Deep breathing - Find a quiet spot. Take a normal breath. Then take a deep breath. Slowly breathe through your nose as you fill your lungs and your chest and belly rise. Now breathe out through your nose or your mouth and let your worries go.

When you are ready to calm down and move ahead see The Joint Chiropractic clinic near you. Find out about the affordable personal healthcare plans. Walk-ins are welcome.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Atlanta, Ga.