Dr Warren van Zyl, Chiropractor, Plett Opposite Astron Energy Garage, 82 Longships Dr, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa. Tel: +27 72 421 7718
Stress Relief Through Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Restore balance, ease tension, and help your body switch off stress at its source.
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A Holistic Treatment Approach
Stress affects more than just your thoughts, it changes how your body moves, breathes, and heals. My approach combines chiropractic adjustments with acupuncture (or acupressure for those with needle sensitivity) to calm the nervous system, release tension, and support deep relaxation. ​This integrative method helps shift the body out of “fight-or-flight” mode and back into the parasympathetic state, where recovery, digestion, and healing naturally occur.
Key Benefits of Stress Relief Treatment
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Release of built-up muscular and postural tension.
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Improved regulation of breathing, digestion, and heart rhythm via vagus nerve support.
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Calmer stress responses and reduced “fight-or-flight” dominance.
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A greater sense of body–mind balance and relaxation.
Chiropractic and Acupuncture for Stress Relief
Through a combination of chiropractic and acupuncture (or acupressure when needed), I focus on helping the body move out of “fight-or-flight” and into recovery. Chiropractic adjustments ease spinal and muscular tension, restoring freedom of movement. Acupuncture supports the parasympathetic system and gently regulates the vagus nerve, allowing the body to settle into calm and balance.
The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Stress Recovery
The vagus nerve is the body’s main communication pathway between the brain and vital organs. When functioning well, it regulates heart rhythm, breathing patterns, digestion, and emotional balance. Chronic stress can interfere with vagus nerve activity, leaving the body stuck in a loop of tension and over-alertness. Combining chiropractic care with acupuncture, helps to restore healthier vagal tone, supporting better sleep, steadier energy, and greater resilience to stress.
How Acupuncture Supports the Parasympathetic System
Acupuncture is especially effective in reducing stress because it activates the body’s relaxation response. By stimulating specific points, acupuncture signals the nervous system to release endorphins and calm stress hormones. This not only eases physical symptoms like tight muscles and headaches, but also helps regulate the parasympathetic system - the part of the nervous system responsible for rest, recovery, and healing.
Long-Term Benefits of an Integrative Approach
This integrative approach offers more than temporary relief. It helps create the conditions for resilience—supporting steadier energy, clearer focus, and a deeper sense of well-being in everyday life.