3 Signs Stress Is Showing Up in Your Body (And How to Fix It)

You might think stress is just mental — but your body disagrees.

If you're powering through workdays and ignoring how your body feels, here are 3 common signs your stress isn’t staying in your head:

1. Tension headaches or jaw clenching

Stress tightens muscles in your neck, shoulders, and face — leading to headaches, migraines, or sore jaws.

2. Trouble sleeping

Can’t shut off at night? A taxed nervous system can make it hard to unwind and stay asleep.

3. Shoulder and back tightness

That “I carry stress in my shoulders” feeling? That’s your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode.

How Chiropractic Helps

Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper nervous system function, reducing tension and bringing your body into balance. Our patients often say they feel lighter, calmer, and more focused after care.

You don’t have to “push through” your stress. You can release it — and we can help.