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Why You Hold Stress in Your Shoulders (and What to Do About It)
Stress in your shoulders is one of the most common physical signs of tension, and most people don’t even realize how much they’re carrying until the discomfort sets in. Have you ever caught yourself with your shoulders lifted toward your ears or felt that constant tightness across your upper back? This is your body’s natural response to stress. When you’re under pressure, your muscles tighten as part of the fight or flight response. The shoulders and neck tend to take the bru
Dr. Eric Carlsen
1 day ago


The Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Impact Physical Health
The mind-body connection plays a powerful role in your overall health, influencing not just how you feel emotionally, but how your body functions day to day. Think about the last time you felt overwhelmed or anxious. Did your shoulders tighten? Did you feel tension in your neck or a knot in your stomach? These physical reactions are not a coincidence. They are your body responding directly to what’s happening in your mind. When stress, worry, or emotional strain becomes a reg
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Apr 21


Headaches and Chiropractic
Headache? Learn the triggers that may bring on a headache, what you can do to avoid them and how chiropractic care can help.
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Jun 29, 2021


7 Tips for Easing Your Tension Headache
Combine stress, repetitive activities, and poor posture, and what do you get? Tension headaches. They encircle your head like a too-tight...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
Jun 15, 2021


How Poor Posture Affects Our Body
Growing up, we can all probably remember the times we were told to “sit up straight!” and to stop slouching. Having bad posture is...
Dr. Eric Carlsen
May 25, 2021
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