Stress and Insomnia are frequently experienced by people coping with a stressful physical or psychological environment. Too much pressure on the nervous system leading to an imbalance in the system which can physically affect the entire body. High blood pressure, ulcers, muscle tension and possibly cancer can be attributed to stress. Insomnia could be from stress or a sign of organic or psychlogical problems.

Alleviating the tension in the muscle groups and relieving pressure on the nervous system will help relax the body so the mind can better cope with a stressful environment. Negative stress can cause depression, insomnia or burnout and early treatment and relief from stress is the best way to avoid becoming a walking time bomb.

Signals to watch for: (3 or more, see the chiropractor)

• Having difficulty concentrating.
• Taking more than half an hour to fall to sleep.
• If you wake in the middle of the night, do you have trouble getting back to sleep ?
• Do you wake up early and can't get back to sleep?
• Do you fly off the handle for no apparent reason?
• Fell "down in the dumps", or feel you want to cry.
• Lost interest in activities you used to enjoy.
• Are you more impatient than you used to be?
• Do you feel sad without knowing why?
• Do you often feel tense?