
- Mental health problems
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Disorders
- Cardiovascular disease/s
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Heart attack
- Stroke

Chronic Stress Health
There are a variety of factors that can lead to the onset of chronic stress and include:- Mental health problems related to depression, anxiety, etc
- Traumatic events like natural disasters, automobile accident, injuries
- Caring for a family member or elder that is sick
- Continued exposure to negativity from social media, news, etc
- Chronic blue light exposure from electronic devices
- Unhealthy habits related to poor sleep, unhealthy diet, and lack of exercise
- Chronic illness
- Having no stress management techniques or unhealthy coping methods
Identification
It is not easy to recognize chronic stress. This is because of its long-lasting nature that individuals get so accustomed to, that it becomes normal. Symptoms to look for when identifying chronic stress:- Mood fluctuations and/or irritability
- Always worrying about something
- No time to take care of oneself or take part in enjoyable activities
- Little inconveniences become too much to handle
- Constantly getting colds or infections
- Rely on unhealthy coping mechanisms like junk food, or alcohol to manage the stress

Management Techniques
The ability to properly manage chronic stress is crucial for achieving optimal health. Management can be simple and straightforward. Options for management include:- Chiropractic
- Healthy diet
- Sleep improvement
- Regular physical activity
- Relaxation techniques like massage and heat therapy
- Time management skills improvement
- Reduced screen exposure specifically at night
- Less time on social media
- Mindfulness practice like meditation
Spinal Alignment
The techniques listed address reducing the external cues that affect internal health brought on by the stress response. Addressing internal imbalances will help the body return to a state of homeostasis. A common underlying imbalance that contributes to chronic stress is spinal misalignment. This is a root cause that could be over-activating the stress response which limits the body’s ability to return to a relaxed state.