How Are You Adapting to Stress?
“Education, because of artificial demands of ways of living, forces man away from normal, forces abnormal excessive existence, which produces vertebral subluxation which interferes with normal flow of the natural between Innate and educated brains, sense produces a below par level of functional activity.”
— B.J. Palmer
Stress constantly challenges your well-being. It’s not whether you experience stress—but how well you adapt to it—that determines your quality of life.
What Is Resilience?
Resilience is defined as “the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.”
In other words, to be resilient is to adapt—physically, mentally, and emotionally. The more resilient you are, the more likely you’ll maintain balance and well-being despite life’s challenges.
According to the World Health Organization, well-being is “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being—not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” And adapting to stress is essential for achieving that complete state.
The Toll of Stress on the Body
Stress affects every part of our physiology. It can take three primary forms:
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Physical Stressors – like poor posture, sustained or repetitive motion
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Chemical Stressors – such as alcohol, drugs, or poor nutrition
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Emotional Stressors – like social, financial, or family demands
Although our bodies are built to adapt, chronic stress can overwhelm our systems, leading to dysfunction—even without noticeable symptoms. And one of the places stress shows up most clearly? Your spine and nervous system.
What Is Vertebral Subluxation?
Vertebral subluxation is a term used to describe a misalignment or dysfunction in the vertebrae that interferes with the communication between your brain and body.
When stress exceeds your ability to adapt, vertebral subluxation can result. This can create neurological interference, disrupting the body’s ability to self-regulate, self-heal, and function optimally.
How Chiropractic Helps You Adapt Better
Chiropractic care focuses on the relationship between spinal integrity and neurological function. When your spine is properly aligned, your nervous system can better coordinate the body’s response to stress.
Through regular chiropractic adjustments, you can:
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Improve your body’s ability to recover from stress
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Restore proper spinal and neurological function
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Increase overall resilience and adaptability
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Cultivate physical, mental, and emotional well-being
A chiropractic evaluation includes both biomechanical and neurophysiological assessments to determine if chiropractic care is appropriate and safe for you.
About the Author
Trent Scheidecker, DC | ChiroWay® of Woodbury | Owner & Chiropractor
Trent Scheidecker, DC, experienced the benefits of chiropractic in high school and was inspired to help others live healthier lives. In 2010, he founded ChiroWay® of Woodbury and has since served over 3,000 clients. He’s been named “Best of Woodbury” seven times and now oversees a growing franchise with 10 ChiroWay® locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
