Chiropractic is 100% organic, and the holistic approach to your health incorporates both mental and physical symptoms. Let’s look at it this way: if your body feels lousy, your mental health may suffer; if your body feels good, your outlook improves, and because of that, most people will want to do things - accomplish something - each day.

Chiropractic care can be a natural, affordable way to improve both physical and mental health. Depression is the leading cause of disability throughout the world. Think about that for a minute – a disorder which is not contagious is causing illness across the whole planet. The mental symptoms of depression can cause physical symptoms which impact daily life, including:

• Headaches or migraines
• Fatigue, or difficulty sleeping
• Muscle tension and stiffness
• Aches and pains
• Inability to relax

Regular chiropractic care can relieve all of those physical symptoms, unlike any other medical treatment alone. Because chiropractic is a holistic treatment, pain, discomfort, and physical agitation are treated without medication. Chiropractic uses the mind-body connection to treat the whole patient. Because there is no medication involved, there are no side effects to worry about. However, if you are currently taking a depression medication, consult your prescribing doctor before you discontinue use; you should not consider reducing or discontinuing your prescribed medication without your prescribing doctor’s agreement that it is the correct course of action.

When paired with massage, chiropractic care is an even more powerful tool in battling depression. The combination of therapeutic massage and chiropractic have been proven to help to naturally lower blood pressure, promote better sleep patterns, and trigger positive hormone changes, such as the release of cortisol. Cortisol “regulates a wide range of vital processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response. It also has a very important role in helping the body respond to stress.”[1] 

Chiropractic adjustments are key in relieving patients of headaches and migraines. Once the pain and stress of a headache or migraine are reduced or relieved completely, it makes a huge difference in the mental well-being of the patient, as I can attest personally. In addition to the release of headache pain, chiropractic adjustments and massage help to relieve tension and stiffness throughout the body. Naturally, a reduction of tension will lead to an increase in relaxation!

If you suffer from depression, chiropractic care may be an important part of your recovery. If you are currently not under the care of a mental health care provider for depression, it is important to talk to a qualified professional to assess your symptoms and make a plan for your path to wellness. Be sure to advise your caregiver that you are interested in including chiropractic care to reach your goal.

Dr. Roger, of Gulph Mills Chiropractic Center, will be able to customize a chiropractic plan to help find the relief you deserve. Call today to schedule a complimentary initial assessment: 484-751-5037.

[1] https://www.yourhormones.info/hormones/cortisol/