Stress & Anxiety
Holistic practices to help you manage related symptoms and gain autonomy over your body and life.
Our practitioners acknowledge that stress and anxiety are not only states of the brain or mindset. We aim to educate and address the physiological changes or symptoms that occur due to stress by enhancing your internal environment to help you cope.
Stress, Anxiety, and Our Bodies
In today’s society, stress and anxiety have become the norm for many people, affecting not just mental well-being but also physical health. At BPHAC, we believe in addressing the root causes of health concerns, including the impact of stress and anxiety on the body’s physical functioning.
Our Bodies’ Stress Response
You may have heard of “fight-or-flight.” This is the body’s physiological response when we’re faced with a stressful situation. It is mediated by the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body to either confront the stressor or flee from it. While this response is essential for survival in acute situations, prolonged exposure to stress can have detrimental effects on overall health.
The Impact of Stress & Anxiety on Physical Health
Some of the most common effects stress and anxiety have on our physical health are as follows:
- Immune System Suppression
- Cardiovascular Health
- Digestive issues
- Musculoskeletal Tension
- Sleep Disturbances
What We Offer
We’ll develop a custom plan based on your individual needs and symptoms incorporating the following practices as well as additional education and resources for sleep hygiene and other conditions.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy promotes relaxation, reduces muscle tension, & releases endorphins. Targeting the neck & shoulders can specifically alleviate headaches and migraines associated with stress.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Orthopedic Physical Therapy focuses on the treatment of chronic and acute pain within the entire musculoskeletal system using mobility, strengthening exercises, mindful body mechanics, breath exercises, and hands-on manipulation.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can treat chronic or acute pain using very thin needles that are inserted into specific points of the body to stimulate its natural healing response – reducing inflammation and regulating the nervous system.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Exercises and manual therapies to strengthen and optimizing the function of the pelvic floor muscles, preventing or addressing issues that cause pelvic pain and other symptoms such as incontinence, sexual dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and more.
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Take your healthcare into your own hands, our dedicated practitioners are excited to meet you.