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If you have a bad back that is proving hard to fix, it can be a good idea to look widely for solutions. Many people do not realise how much mental state can affect your spinal health. Here are some of the ways that mental health can affect your back pain and some tips on how to resolve the issue.
Stress
In many cases, stress is expressed physically through tensed muscles and poor posture. When this continues over a long period of time, this tension can be difficult to release and can lead to a sublimation of the spine, which means that even when you are not mentally stressed, your body still shows the signs of stress. This can be resolved by a chiropractic adjustment, which can get your spine back into alignment and help to ensure that the muscles can release. This allows you to feel relaxed.
Chronic pain
People who suffer from chronic pain relating to back pain can often suffer from a vicious cycle where the pain makes it hard to participate in their day-to-day life. Chronic pain is closely related to depression, with many people finding a loss of ability to do simple tasks that give them pleasure such as exercise, which can make it hard to maintain a positive mental health. Many people find that regular chiropractic treatment can offer at least temporary relief from the pain, which makes it easier to do some of their day-to-day activities and can also provide relief from depression. It can also be a good idea to chat with a doctor, as in some cases starting a mild dose of antidepressants can help to alleviate the depression so that any underlying pain can be managed.
Sleep disorders
People who suffer from back pain can find it difficult to get to sleep and stay asleep. Sleep disorders can also be closely related to back pain, as people who are tired have a higher perception of pain, and this can then make it harder to get back to sleep. Many people who suffer from back pain find that they sleep deeply after a chiropractic adjustment, as this releases tension. By getting sleep after the session, it is more likely that the patient will have a lower perception of any back pain when they wake up, making it more likely that they will continue to have good sleep at night.
As you can see, there can be a relationship between mental health and spinal health, particularly as chronic back pain can make it more likely that the patient will suffer depression and sleep disruption. If you have back pain and find your mental health is suffering, you should meet with a chiropractor and develop a treatment plan to help you improve your overall health and pain level.
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