This week the Doctors at inTune Chiropractic Clinic, Inc. have partnered with Sigma Pi Fraternity headquarters on a project to shed some light on the topic of depression, anxiety and opioid abuse especially among college students and how Chiropractic care can help.  The full article and video are still in the editing process and we will link to all of that when it is fully completed. This project has excited us here at inTune Chiropractic to talk about all the advantages regular Chiropractic care can have for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, and even those struggling with opioid use and abuse.

            According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, in 2018 there was 47.6 million people in the United States who are suffering from mental illness and a whopping 17.7 million of those are suffering from major depressive episodes. The sad part about this is that only half of those suffering from mental illness will receive the care that they need. This is where Chiropractic care and educating patients on the advantages of Chiropractic care can come into play and help get treatment to those that need it.

            Some of the more common symptoms and signs of depression and anxiety on the human body include:

• Migraines and Headaches
• Muscle Tension and Stiffness
• Trouble Sleeping or Insomnia
• All around aches and pains throughout the body

Now I know what you are thinking, aren’t these all common issues that people go out and seek Chiropractic care in the first place? YES; each one of these common symptoms that people with depression and anxiety are experiencing are easily treated and helped through regular Chiropractic Care. As a Chiropractor, we strive to find a care plan for patients that involves a mind and body approach, hence our slogan “Keeping your mind and body inTune!” In most cases that would include co-managing a patient with the proper psychiatrist or therapist so we can help the patient to the best of our ability.

            There are a few major symptoms that we help on a daily basis that we would like to quickly inform everyone about and if you have any more questions on the topic you can feel free to reach out and ask us on our website: inTuneChiroTN.com or on any of our social media platforms @intune_chiropractic.

• Headaches and Migraines:

People suffering from high levels of stress, including those with depression and anxiety, tend to hold that stress and tension in their trapezius muscles and even up into the back of their neck and into the base of their skull. All of this tension is going to lead to tension-headaches and can even lead to migraines in some people. Through adjustments and soft-tissue techniques, we here at inTune Chiropractic can relax those muscles and reduce the tension and in-return can help relieve that stress and relieve that anxiety because you are feeling much more relaxed. Everyone knows if you’re relaxed then you are happy, and that little bit of happiness can be the help those suffering from major depressive episodes can use to help get them to keep working on their mental health.

• Helps Promote Healthy Sleep

One thing we hear time and time again from patient’s who have never had Chiropractic care before is how well they slept the night after their first adjustment. Studies show that Chiropractic helps improve patient’s sleep patterns. A huge issue in depression and anxiety is insomnia and unhealthy sleep patterns. Helping those suffering from these conditions to get a more restful sleep will encourage a healthier lifestyle and in turn help with their depression, stress, and anxiety.

• Adjustments Influence Hormone Release

According to an article in the Gateway to Mental Health Services (rtor.org), spinal adjustments increase hormones that are key in positive nervous system function. A few of these major hormones that can greatly benefit those who are suffering from mental illness are; Neurotensin -which neutralizes stress-induced pain, Oxytocin -Boosts neuro-communication and feelings of social bonding, and last but not least Cortisol -which blocks pain that is derived from inflammation.

Now that you know the amazing benefits regular Chiropractic care and Chiropractic adjustments can do to help people suffering from major depressive episodes, high levels of anxiety, and stress please feel free to reach out to the Doctors here at inTune Chiropractic Clinic, Inc. your Mt. Juliet Chiropractor to help with any issues you may be suffering from. We here at inTune Chiropractic are there to “keep your mind and body inTune!”

For more information visit our website at: https://intunechirotn.com

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For an excellent insight into more information head to: https://www.rtor.org/2019/02/21/mental-health-and-chiropractic-care/

Also look at the Mental Illness Numbers: https://www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-by-the-numbers