STRESS AND ANXIETY

Helping the body let go of stress and anxiety.

Stress and anxiety impact you in ways that extend beyond the mind: They can create or amplify physical issues such as muscle tension, poor sleep, headaches, even digestive issues. Acupuncture promotes a sense of calm, bringing your emotions and body into alignment and providing mental and physical relief.

How does acupuncture enhance relaxation?

Acupuncture stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation and counteracts the fight-or-flight response associated with stress. Working with Dr. Karin can help enhance this vital system in your body, allowing it to:

  • Balance Qi. Stress and anxiety disrupt the flow of your energy, creating an imbalance between the body and mind. Acupuncture works to restore your flow and balance, putting things back into harmony.

  • Release endorphins. The body’s natural mood enhancers and painkillers, endorphins promote feelings of relaxation and well-being.

  • Increase serotonin production. This neurotransmitter regulates mood and can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.

  • Regulate the HPA axis. Even if you’ve never heard of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, you have probably felt its effects—because when it’s out of alignment, chronic stress and anxiety is often the result. Acupuncture helps regulate and normalize its function, so you can manage stress more effectively.

How does acupuncture alleviate physical symptoms of stress?

Stress has very real physical impacts: Your muscles might feel tense, your sleep might be disrupted, you might get headaches. And this can lead to a challenging cycle, because when you don’t feel well emotionally or physically, getting back to a positive state is that much harder. That’s why our holistic approach treats the body as well as the mind, helping to:

  • Relax muscles. Chronic stress can cause tension and muscle aches, but targeting specific acupuncture points can alleviate or even eliminate these symptoms.

  • Relieve pain. Similarly, acupuncture can pinpoint areas of pain, such as headaches, and provide relief that eases the physical and emotional toll.

  • Improve digestion. Have you ever had sudden digestive issues during times of stress? It’s not unusual. Acupuncture helps regulate and support digestion, alleviating discomfort and issues such as bloating.

  • Promote better sleep. Getting good sleep can be a challenge on its own; when you add stress and anxiety to the mix, it’s even tougher. By addressing both the physical and emotional causes of poor sleep, acupuncture can help you get truly restorative rest.

Ready to live a life with less stress?

If you’re seeking a holistic, therapeutic, and effective option to reset, relax, and reduce stress and anxiety, it’s time to explore acupuncture. At Chee Dynamic, we listen to what you’re experiencing, to what your body and mind need, to what you want to achieve. And then we tailor our treatments to help you be at your best. Schedule a visit today!