11/19/2025
😣 Feeling holiday stress show up in your neck and shoulders? You’re not alone.
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, your to-do list grows… and so does the tension in your body.
Planning, cooking, travel prep, and hosting... it all activates your stress response, and your muscles respond by tightening (especially in your neck, shoulders, and upper back).
Here’s why it happens:
✨ Stress → muscle tension
Your body prepares to “protect” you, so your shoulders lift, your jaw tightens, and your spine shifts out of alignment.
✨ Tension → nerve irritation
Tight muscles around the spine can irritate nerves, leading to headaches, stiffness, or that “knot” feeling.
✨ Misalignment → more discomfort
Once the spine is pulled out of alignment, it becomes harder to move, breathe deeply, or relax.
The good news? Chiropractic care helps break the cycle.
Adjustments release tension, restore alignment, and calm your nervous system so your body can finally exhale.
Here are a few simple ways to ease tension this week:
• Take 5 slow breaths before starting tasks
• Do gentle shoulder rolls throughout the day
• Take short movement breaks during cooking or prepping
Feeling the holiday tension already? We can help your body reset before the busy week begins!
