Many people recognize that chiropractic care can help with chronic pain, joint and muscle immobility, and other physical conditions. However, chiropractic care can also improve your mental health and well-being. While chiropractic care is no substitute for psychiatric treatments, you may find that after just one chiropractic care session, you are in a better frame of mind.
Chiropractic care cannot treat mental illness, but it can help with many of the symptoms that result from common mental illnesses. For example, chiropractic care can help by making some of the symptoms of mental illness easier to manage, which can improve your overall quality of life.
Some of the common symptoms that chiropractic care can help with include aches and pains, stress, fatigue and not being able to sleep, an inability to relax, and muscle tension and stiffness. For many people, mental illnesses are stressful to live with. When you come to see a chiropractor, the process can promote relaxation, which can help alleviate some of your stress.
Additionally, having trouble with your sleep is often a symptom of mental illness, and it can get in the way of your ability to function on a daily basis. With chiropractic care, you may be able to adjust your personal sleep patterns. As a result, you may find that getting to sleep and staying asleep at night are both easier.
At Active Integrative Medicine, we want to introduce you to the many benefits of receiving chiropractic care. For more information or to set up an appointment, reach out to us today.