How Stress Affects Your Spine—and What You Can Do About It

We often think of stress as a mental or emotional issue—something that happens in our minds. But stress doesn’t just live in your thoughts. It shows up in your body, and your spine is one of the first places to feel its impact. At Stinson Chiropractic, we help patients recognize how stress—whether physical, emotional, or chemical—affects the function of their spine and nervous system.