What Kind of Techniques Can I Learn To Reduce Stress?

There are also several teachable coping techniques designed specifically to reduce stress:

• Relaxation training, which if practiced regularly can produce benefits well beyond the prescribed relaxation periods.
• Aerobic exercise programs, which have been found to reduce the levels of stress-related hormones as well as promoting heart conditioning and weight control.


• Biofeedback training, a somewhat controversial technique which involves learning to control normally involuntary body functions, such as slowing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and halting vascular or muscle spasms associated with certain pain syndromes.


• Social support programs, the value of which cannot be overemphasized in times of stress.

Remember, stress has many causes and serious effects. Your doctor of chiropractic can provide you with a complete examination and specific recommendations for reducing stress and its potential health consequences in your case. Should stress-related health conditions require evaluation by another health care specialist, your chiropractor will refer you.