Why Itâs Important to Reduce Stress as an Athlete
Unhealthy stress does a number on the body, triggering headaches, migraines, stomach issues, weight gain, heart health issues, sleep issues, and more. When it comes to athletes dealing with stress, it’s bad news for performance, gains, and recovery. Our Union City and Pleasanton chiropractor, Dr. Abdollah Nejad, explains why it’s important to reduce stress as an athlete, and how our team can help.
How Stress Affects Athletes
When you’re in the zone, you feel like you can conquer the world. When stress rears its ugly head, that golden zone disappears. The top way stress affects athletes is by inducing tension from head to toe. Tension leads to self-doubt, impaired motor function, and increased risk of injury, especially muscle tears. You may not even feel as energized, either. Your breathing can grow shallow, robbing you of critical amounts of oxygen to perform and recover.
Stress-Reduction Treatments at ChiroSports USA
When stress knocks you off your physical game, come see our team for a variety of stress-reduction treatments. We offer:
- Chiropractic Care - Chiropractic can help your body release tension, leading to pain relief and better blood flow.
- Massage Therapy - Studies show that just 10 minutes of massage per day can have a huge impact on tension and stress levels. Massage excels at helping your body relax and reduce tension and can work out trigger points causing you pain.
- Cryotherapy - This super cool treatment provides a rejuvenating shock to your system, triggering the release of adrenaline, noradrenaline, and endorphins, all of which boost mood and can reduce stress.
- Whole Body Vibration (WBV) - This training technique is loved by athletes for boosting strength and performance in shorter periods than traditional training methods. Newer research also shows that WBV can have a positive impact on mood by reducing cortisol levels while boosting growth hormones and testosterone.
- Nutritional Counseling - What you eat can affect your mood. The healthier you eat, the better you feel and can moderate stress. The junkier your diet, the junkier your mood. While comfort food can give a quick dopamine rush, the effects don’t last and make you feel worse.
Hear It from a Satisfied Patient
“I came in because I have upper back pain/neck tension and severe migraines. Dr. Nejad was super informative about everything and explained what is causing my migraines. I felt very comfortable during my visit. I got an exam, deep tissue laser, an adjustment, and a cooling massage done. I already feel amazing. I can’t wait for my next appointment.”
-Serene Aburamadan
Start Your Stress Relief Journey
You can contact ChiroSports USA to learn more about how chiropractic care can help reduce stress and improve your well-being. You can schedule your appointment online or call our Union City office at (510) 475-1858 or our Pleasanton office at (925) 462-2225 today.
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