Read more about the article Unlocking the Connection: How Stress Manifests Physically and What It Means for Your Health – Dr. Jason B. Jones Elizabeth City, NC Chiropractor

Unlocking the Connection: How Stress Manifests Physically and What It Means for Your Health – Dr. Jason B. Jones Elizabeth City, NC Chiropractor

We all have experienced stress at one point in our lives. But, not everyone experiences it in the same way. Stress indeed takes a toll on our minds, but did you know that sometimes physical symptoms are your body’s way of telling you that your brain is under too much stress? Stress and chronic pain have a complex relationship. At times, physical symptoms are not caused by any illness. Stress could be the underlying problem that needs to be addressed. Prolonged or unmanaged stress can wreak havoc on your body, resulting in body pains, aches, and other symptoms.

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Mastering Migraines: Effective Strategies for Navigating Through Migraine Management

Most of us think of migraine as a bad headache. But the truth is it is more than just a bad headache. A migraine is a severe headache that can cause debilitating, throbbing, one-sided head pain that can leave you in bed for days. The headache phase of a migraine usually lasts at least four hours, but it can also last for days. Triggers like loud noises, bright lights, strong odors, and physical activities can worsen this headache, causing symptoms like vision changes, fatigue, irritability, and nausea. People who have suffered from migraine say that it is disruptive and can interfere with your daily routine and affect your ability to meet personal and social obligations.

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Read more about the article The Power of Posture: How Poor Posture Affects Your Daily Life and How Chiropractic Care Can Help

The Power of Posture: How Poor Posture Affects Your Daily Life and How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Is the phrase “Stand up straight” familiar to you? Whether we realize it or not, we sometimes feel guilty about poor posture. Many of us slouch more than we should following fatigue after a long day, poorly designed workspaces, a challenging workout at the gym, or just a bad night of sleep. Anytime you are not standing or sitting straight and engaging your muscles, when your shoulders are rounded, or you are not holding your neck high, you are portraying signs of bad posture. But do you realize that there are several adverse effects that poor posture can have on your body? Here is an outline of some consequences of poor posture and how Chiropractic can help you make positive changes. Have a glance!

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Read more about the article What is the difference between TMJ and TMJD? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

What is the difference between TMJ and TMJD? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

A lot of times, patients with jaw pain ask me, “Doctor Jason, What is the difference between TMJ and TMJD?” Well, it can be confusing for people to understand some medical terms. But I will tell you about the difference between TMJ and TMJD in this piece, perhaps you also want to know. Firstly, note that TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, while TMJD stands for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Literally, TMJ refers to the joint itself and TMD refers to pain, inflammation or disorders of that joint. Sometimes, people use TMJ and TMD interchangeably, but there is a clear-cut difference between the two. Let’s take a deeper dive to understand these two terms better.

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