April: Stress Awareness Month

​How Stress Shows Up in Your Body (and What You Can Do About It)

April is Stress Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to talk about something we all experience but often ignore until our bodies force us to pay attention: stress.

​Most people think of stress as something mental: busy schedules, deadlines, family responsibilities, lack of sleep, or simply trying to keep up with everyday life. But stress does not stay in your mind. It often shows up physically in ways you may not even realize: tight shoulders, neck stiffness, jaw tension, headaches, shallow breathing, poor sleep, and fatigue.
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At McCann Family Chiropractic, Dr. Matt often reminds patients that stress leaves patterns in the body, and those patterns can build over time if they are not addressed.

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