Some level of stress is actually good for us because it keeps us on our toes and focused. Too much of it, though, makes us ill. The heart becomes troubled, we get high blood pressure, chest pains, we can’t sleep or eat well, and we get headaches and stomach troubles.

The body was designed to be in a relaxed state. When stress attacks the body, the muscles tense up, the posture slouches to ease the tense muscles, and the neck and head begin to hurt. When this goes on long enough, the pain is called chronic.

Tension relief can come in the form of exercise or anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen. Chiropractic care can take care of the tense and sore muscles in the spine and neck. However, only addressing the causes of the stress will alleviate the persistent pain.