Excess stress negatively affects the mind and body. It triggers the release of stress hormones which, when constantly elevated, can disrupt nearly every bodily system. For example, chronic stress weakens the immune system, increases the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, and contributes to digestive problems and sleep disturbances. It can also contribute to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Over time, unmanaged stress can significantly impair overall health and well-being.
Common MBS Conditions
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Chronic Back and/or Neck Pain
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Headaches/Migraines
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Fibromyalgia
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Chronic Tendonitis
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Chronic Fatigue
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Anxiety & Depression
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Functional Neurologic Disorders
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Long Covid
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Pelvic Pain
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Interstitial Cystitis
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Vertigo
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Other
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Are Your Symptoms Neuroplastic (Mind-Body)
in Nature?
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Inconsistent or Shifting Symptoms.
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Non-Physical Triggers - worsen with stress, emotions, changes in weather, flare-ups not clearly tied to physical exertion/injury.
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Lack of Clear Structural Cause - imaging/tests show no significant abnormalities or symptoms persist despite no ongoing tissue damage.
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Disproportionate Response - symptoms lasting beyond what the injury would explain and/or daily functioning is impacted more than expected for the condition.
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Nighttime Symptoms - pain or discomfort that wakes you from sleep, suggesting nervous system overactivation.
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Poor Response to Standard Treatments - little or no relief from medications, physical therapy, or even surgery.
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History of Chronic, Variable Symptoms - a pattern of different unexplained symptoms over time (i.e. back pain, migraines, IBS, fatigue).
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Early Life Stress or Adversity - childhood experiences of trauma, neglect, or instability.
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Emotional and Personality Factors - traits like perfectionism, excessive worry, self-criticism, people-pleasing or difficulty expressing or feeling certain emotions.
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Fear-Avoidance or Hypervigilance - You avoid certain movements, activities, or foods due to fear of flare-ups and/over-monitor symptoms/body sensations.
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Symptoms with No Clear Onset or That Followed Stress, Not Injury - symptoms began after emotional stress, burnout, or conflict rather than a physical cause or you can't pinpoint a clear moment or cause of injury.
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