How Stress Affects the Body (and How We Can Help)

While we tend to think of stress as an emotional issue, it’s much more than that. Stress has physical consequences that can affect your entire body, including your back. You read it right—there’s a very real link between stress and the spine. Picture yourself in a high-stress situation. Your shoulders tense up, your breathing becomes shallow and quick—your posture changes… dramatically. These changes can lead to a cascade of neck, back, and shoulder pain.

The good news? All natural, anytime, anywhere movement can be the best medicine to counteract those rising stress levels. And if nagging aches and pains are keeping you from getting up and getting active, you know who to call!

Just remember this: motion is lotion for the body and food for your mood! Prioritizing that daily dose of movement can help lower your stress levels, boost your outlook, and, of course, contribute to better overall health.

And don’t forget about those tension-soothing adjustments. Sticking to yours can go a long way toward making sure you’re moving well and moving often so those days and nights lost to stress can stay where they belong – in the past!