Common Stress Perpetuating Factors

 

Psychological Stresses

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  • loss of independence
  • loss of control
  • depression
  • irritability
  • anxiety
  • fear

Sleep Stresses

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  • stomach sleep position
  • head extended position
  • arms overhead position
  • too soft mattress
  • too high / low pillow
  • jaw clenching
  • lack of sleep

Mechanical / Other Stresses

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  • too hot, too cold showers/baths
  • skeletal asymetry
  • joint dysfunction
  • muscle constriction
  • misfitting furniture
  • chronic infection
  • allergies
  • stressful therapies

Family / Social Stresses

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  • decreased ability to care for home or children
  • strained relationships
  • decreased activity
  • medical expenses
  • loss of income

Posturing Stresses

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  • lying down wathching TV
  • prolonged immobility
  • bent forward sitting position
  • sitting without lumbar or back support
  • sitting without feet touching floor

Nutritional Stresses

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  • suboptimal vitamin levels
  • skipping meals
  • high sugar diet
  • food sensitivities
  • systemic candida
  • high caffeine diet
  • lack of minerals

Occupational Stresses

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  • cross eye / hand dominance
  • work station ergonomics
  • physical demands
  • too few breaks
  • dislike job

Endocrine & Metabolic Stresses

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  • hypothyroidism
  • hypoglycemia
  • anemia
  • serotonin malfunction
  • cortisol dysfunction