Have you been feeling tired and more down than usual? Is it harder for you to concentrate or find joy during the winter? Your mood changes in the winter might be a sign of seasonal affective disorder. Learn how chiropractic care can help you beat seasonal depression.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
A seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder, is triggered by changes in the seasons. It begins and ends at approximately the same time every year. The symptoms of seasonal affective disorder typically start in the fall and continue through the winter, sapping your energy and making you feel depressed.
Chiropractic Eliminates Pain
There are times when we are in pain and don't even realize it. Because the pain is relatively mild and constant, we don't notice it in our backs or necks. The same applies to mood changes. Often, we don't realize that we're being rude or testy. These bad moods often result from minor pain that goes unnoticed. Chiropractic adjustments correct any misalignments in the spine, which then eliminates pain throughout the body. Once you are pain-free, you may experience a marked improvement in your mood, as well as a better outlook on life overall.
Poor Concentration Contributes to Bad Moods
Many people let the gloomy, grey skies get to them and are affected by seasonal affective disorder. However, you can take some steps to feel better no matter how bleak the weather or how low your mood may be. Considering that the spine is connected to the central nervous system, a spine in poor health can lead to concentration issues. Your attention span might seem incredibly short, or you struggle to focus on anything. Chiropractic care boosts the health of our spine and our nervous system, in return improving our concentration. A renewed focus can result in a much better mood, as we can finally focus on daily life instead of trudging through the fog of seasonal depression.
The winter months can be a challenge, but with a few simple lifestyle changes and chiropractic care, brighter days are right around the corner. Get ahead of your seasonal depression by scheduling an appointment with Bird Chiropractic, your local Voorhees chiropractor.
