Stress… Something That Affects Almost Everyone

What causes stress in one person may be of little concern to another. We all handle stress in different ways. And, not all stress is bad. In small doses, stress can help you accomplish tasks and prevent you from getting hurt. For example, stress is what helps you prioritise jobs so you can make a deadline. That's a good thing. It can also be a symptom that you are in danger and need to get out of that situation.
Our bodies are designed to handle small doses of stress. But, we are not equipped to handle long-term, chronic stress without ill consequences.

Your body and brain put up protective behaviours and mechanisms to protect you from further stress. Your nervous system and immune system goes into overdrive and the body responds by tensing up. This is not sustainable for long periods of time and eventually you get burn out. This can set off an unhealthy cycle as you stop exercising and often turn to pain medication for relief.
The best approach is to find the cause of the problem and fix it. This is best done through multidisciplinary approach.

Watch this short 2 minute video where Priya shares her thoughts around management of chronic pain.

For your personalized check up to see how we can help to ease stress related soreness and injuries, call us today on 98 000 670.