Holiday Stress can be a Real Headache

The holiday shopping season, while joyous, can lead to muscle tension, anxiety and headaches. Our chiropractor in Vancouver would like for you to stay calm, collected and pain-free this season.

Holiday Stress and Headaches

The chaos of the season combined with long shopping trips and a poorer than normal diet or frequent overindulgence can lead to holiday stress, headaches and migraines. Certain holiday tasks and decorations can even trigger migraines, including flashing or bright holiday lights, carrying too many heavy bags over long distances and strong scented candles or incense.

To reduce the possibility of triggering a migraine during the holidays, take frequent breaks, do not carry heavy bags over long distances, eat healthier than normal, avoid soda and dehydrating drinks and stretch before and after each shopping trips. Also be mindful of your holiday decorations and scented candles.

Chiropractic Care for Holiday Stress Relief

Receiving regular chiropractic care during the holidays can also reduce your stress and potential for migraines. We offer several holistic treatment options that can reduce the likelihood that you will trigger a headache this holiday season, including manual and actuator adjustments and nutrition counseling.

Eating heavy foods or eating to excess then going out on a long shopping excursion can negatively affect your health. Our nutrition counseling services can help you make better food choices during the holiday season to help prevent weight gain and added pressure on your joints and back and help you keep your energy levels high.

Chiropractic adjustments can help you take control of your migraines by keeping the vertebrae in your back and neck properly aligned. Carrying heavy bags for extended periods of time and not practicing good posture can lead to misalignments in your neck and back, which can lead to severe head pain and migraines.

By utilizing these holistic treatment options, our chiropractors can help you reduce your frustration and the frequency of your head, back and neck pain.

What are you doing to combat holiday stress this season?