How to reduce Job Stress

I routinely tell patients that the source of some of their pain is stress.  Of course everyone has stress in their life but when a physical injury or illness meets a stressful environment the negative effects are magnified and treatment can be seen as less than effective. The potential also exists that the stress is the direct cause of the breakdown in health.

"Stress sets off an alarm in the brain, which responds by preparing the body for defensive action. The nervous system is aroused and hormones are released to sharpen the senses, quicken the pulse, deepen respiration, and tense the muscles. This response (sometimes called the fight or flight response) is important because it helps us defend against threatening situations. The response is preprogrammed biologically. Everyone responds in much the same way, regardless of whether the stressful situation is at work or home.

Short-lived or infrequent episodes of stress pose little risk. But when stressful situations go unresolved, the body is kept in a constant state of activation, which increases the rate of wear and tear to biological systems. Ultimately, fatigue or damage results, and the ability of the body to repair and defend itself can become seriously compromised. As a result, the risk of injury or disease escalates."

Read the entire article: "Stress...at Work"  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Work Smarter; Not Harder!

Dr. David Marcon
Marcon Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Cincinnati Ohio 45255
www.marconchiropractic.com