Stress & Recovery
How Stress in the Brain Could Be Contributing to Your Back Pain
The link between protective nervous-system states and pain.
By Dr. Mike Geran, Foothills Chiropractic, Travelers Rest, SC
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The short version: this topic connects back to how your brain and nervous system are functioning, which is what we evaluate before recommending any care.
Nothing here is medical advice, and none of it diagnoses or treats a condition. It is written to help you think about your own health more clearly.
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