The goal of progressive muscle relaxation is to reduce the tension in your muscles. First, find a quiet place where you'll be free from interruption. Loosen tight clothing and remove your glasses or contacts if you'd like. Tense each muscle group for at least five seconds and then relax for at least
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Today, we are more stressed-out than ever before. The stress of careers, deadlines, conflicts, and demands on our time and money, take a huge toll on our health and well-being. Just as a chain tends to break at its weakest link, we seem to exhibit stress and strain in the weakest areas of our bodies. Stress basically comes in three forms of overload. We encounter physical stress, emotional stress, and chemical stress. In fact, we are subject to all three stress factors at the same time. When we overload, it always manifests in symptoms at our weakest link. Stress can provoke ulcers, migraines, low back pain, insomnia, and other illnesses.
It is impossible to remove all of the stress from life, however, safe all-natural and effective stress reduction strategies can help offset the bad effects that stress produces. This strengthens the function of the nervous and immune systems at the same time, so you can make stress your friend, not your enemy. After decades of research, it is clear that the negative effects associated with stress are real. Although you may not always be able to avoid stressful situations, there are a number of things that you can do to reduce the effect that stress has on your body. The first is relaxation. Learning to relax doesn't have to be difficult. In this section are some simple techniques to help get you started on your way to tranquility.
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Muscle Relaxation
Category: Health & Wellness, Healthy Thinking, Relaxation Techniques
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Control Your Breathing
Category: Health & Wellness, Healthy Thinking, Relaxation Techniques
Relaxed breathing, also called diaphragmatic breathing, can help you relieve stress. Have you ever noticed how you breathe when you're stressed? Stress typically causes rapid, shallow breathing. This kind of breathing sustains other aspects of the stress response, such as rapid heart rate and perspiration.
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Find Your Mantra
Category: Health & Wellness, Healthy Thinking, Relaxation Techniques
To find your mantra you can go to a peaceful place, sit in a comfortable position, and focus on a word or phrase that you find relaxing. Autogenic means something that comes from within you. During this type of relaxation, you repeat words or suggestions in your mind to help you relax and reduce the
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Soothing Sounds
Category: Health & Wellness, Healthy Thinking, Relaxation Techniques
To rest your mind and take a visual journey to a peaceful place, consider listening to soothing sounds. If you have about ten minutes and a quiet room, you can take a mental vacation almost anytime with soothing sounds. Consider music such as relaxation CDs or internet radio stations to help you unwind.
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Welcome to Rolling Valley Chiropractic Centre, PC
Your Burke - Springfield Chiropractor
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Todd Stinson, call 703-455-7707 today!
Dr. Stinson is a sports chiropractor serving Burke, Springfield and the surrounding communities in Northern Virginia. Dr. Stinson is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). He and the rest of the friendly team at Rolling Valley Chiropractic Centre, PC are dedicated to sports chiropractic and rehabilitation to target your unique needs. Dr. Stinson prides himself on utilizing the latest advancements in his practice, including cold laser and non-surgical spinal decompression solutions. Please visit the testimonials page to see what our patients are saying about Dr. Stinson and his compassionate care.
If you are new to seeing a chiropractor and want to find out more, please email us or call 703-455-7707 to receive personalized answers to your questions from our friendly team.
"Observational study found that low back pain patients receiving chiropractic care, which typically includes spinal manipulation, are more satisfied than those receiving medical care."
-New England Journal of Medicine
Dr. Todd Stinson
Burke - Springfield Chiropractor | Rolling Valley Chiropractic Centre, PC | 703-455-7707
9279 Old Keene Mill Road
Burke, VA 22015
Office Hours
Our Regular Schedule
Monday:
11:00am
7:00pm
Tuesday:
9:30am
2:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am
7:00pm
Thursday:
9:30am
2:00pm
Friday:
11:00am
7:00pm
Saturday:
8:30am - 12:00pm
By Appt.
Sunday:
Closed