To some it might be strange to imagine that you can visit a Chiropractor for relaxation. While some may not find the visit itself relaxing (some might!). The effect of the visit to the Chiropractor is what helps the relaxation. When we are in persistent acute or chronic pain it can lower our mood, heighten our tension, cause our worries to grow. All of this puts physical and chemical stress on our bodies as we enter a low level “fight or flight” state. Our Cortisol (stress hormone) levels rise and this can affect our ability to sleep, levels of sugar in the blood - a bit of a problem if one is diabetic - and our moods.
Treatment from a Chiropractor, as previously discussed can improve the mobility of the joints thereby reducing tension and enabling us to feel more at ease. When we feel more at ease our stress levels will accordingly reduce and then we become relaxed. Some people visit a Chiropractor purely for this reason alone, to maintain their suppleness and their ability to move in order to ward off any unwanted pain and/or tension. Others will come due to pain, but will remain for the wellness aspect. Whatever your reason for attending a chiropractor, North Devon Chiropractor & Healing Rooms will ensure your care with us is to our best possible standard.