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Generalised Anxiety Disorder Treatment
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What Are Generalised Anxiety Disorder Symptoms?
Attention to GAD has increased significantly over the past ten years for a good reason. Now more than ever, more lifestyle stresses and expectations are placed upon people. Feeling anxious is a common human emotion; generalised Anxiety Disorder occurs when the sense of fear, dread or overwhelm becomes persistent and prevents someone from carrying out their daily tasks or social interaction. It is considered a long-term condition and affects people for most of their adult lives without proper care and treatment.
GAD can range from mild to severe. Because of this, the diagnosis is complex, which is why it’s so important to seek out professional opinion if you are struggling.
GAD can last for many years or even throughout your whole life, with different fluctuations in intensity based on the amount and frequency of different stressors in your life at that time.
The main symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder are having persistant worry or anxiety about an aspect of daily life, whether that be work, family or social. Others observe restlessness, irritability, muscle tension, headaches, or feeling on edge and being on all the time. This leaves people tired and fatigued, as living in a constant state of stress burns a tremendous amount of energy. Overthinking and worst-case outcomes, perceiving situations and events as threatening. This often leads to indecisiveness due to fear of making the wrong decision. Which means any uncertainty is difficult to handle. Sleep disturbances are also common, including trouble falling or staying asleep.
Let me shed some light on why this may happen if you can relate.
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What Are The Causes of Generalised Anxiety Disorder?
But it’s the same thing the next day, the next week, and the next month. Soon, what started as an annoyance or discomfort has progressed into debilitating pain that’s preventing you from living your life:
Some of these include:
- Certain cancers
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Respiratory disorders
- Cirrhosis of the liver
- Coronary heart disease
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Alzheimer’s disease
When the body is constantly in a low-grade fight-of-flight state, it diverts valuable resources away from vital processes such as healing, rest, digestion, growth, repair, and adaptation.
This is why so much emphasis has been placed on reducing stress and managing the symptoms safely, effectively, and naturally.
Life Balance Chiropractic offers a unique look at recovery and recuperation from Mental Health conditions in a safe and judgement-free environment due to our specialism in the nervous system that controls whether or not you are living in a chronic state of stress or ease and, therefore, our perception and how we feel.
If you can relate to this and you feel like your quality of life has been affected by GAD or you feel the selling of your future, then consult with an anxiety therapist, such as a chiropractor, who can provide relief and strategies to manage the anxiety and stressors more effectively as well as bring balance back to your nervous system and take you out of a chronic stress response and into a rest, digest, repair, recuperate response safely and effectively.
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What To Do When Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Don’t Subside?
If you’ve ever experienced GAD, then you know deeply this pain interferes with your everyday life. Early intervention is key to reducing duration and severity. The sooner individuals seek help for anxiety, the better the outcomes are.
Your whole life is placed on hold as it becomes increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to:
- Concentrate and do your daily tasks or jobs.
- Not able to make decisions
- Sleep
- Enjoy life
- Relax
- Travel or be out with friends
- Enjoy your hobbies and passions
So you try everything you can think of to find relief, but the problem persists, and it can manifest in physical symptoms as the body keeps score. These can include muscle tension, joint restriction, stomach problems, unexplained pain and aches, feeling on edge and easily fatigued, and difficulty sleeping.
You end up frustrated and wondering, “Why won’t these feelings just go away?”
So you try to find relief, but the problem persists.
What We Treat
Manage Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Safely and Effectively
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The Key To Breaking The Cycle
The usual problem people run into is something we call “The Loop.”
This is the constant research, action, failure cycle that seems to stay stuck on repeat as you work your way through:
Medications
Herbal remedies
CBT (which can also be effective)
Seeking help groups
And so many more
Each time you try something new, the symptoms persist or worsen.
The most worrying aspect of this cycle is its further toll on our physical, emotional, and chemical bodies.
Repeated Physical Stress can increase the risk of further damage.
Repeated Emotional Stress can lower the efficiency of our immune system.
Repeated Chemical Stress from our medications can cause dangerous inflammation.
In reality, treating GAD with medications can be highly addictive and quite dangerous due to their side effects.
What We Treat
Bring Ease Back to Your Life With Natural Generalised Anxiety Disorder Treatment
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The Potential Hidden Dangers Of Treating GAD With Medication
- Selective Serotine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as sertraline zoloft or fluoxetine like prozac or citalopram, and paroxetine and Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) such as Venlafixine, Duloxetine are often the first choice for long-term treatment of anxiety.
- Benzodiazepines such as xanax and valium are used for short-term relief of acute symptoms of anxiety due to their calming effect.
- Addiction and Dependency
- High fever
- Seizures and unconsciousness
- Irregular
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviour
- Severe allergic reactions
- Increased risk of bleeding, especially when taken with other medications
- Liver And Hear Damage
- Sexual dysfunction
- And More
What We Treat
Get Your Life Back With Natural Generalised Anxiety Disorder Treatment
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Who Are We & How Can We Help?
We are Life Balance Chiropractic, the UK’s #1 family-friendly care provider for exceptional patient excellence.
Our goal is to make your body a better place to live in.
In short, our business is the successful Generalised Anxiety Disorder Management and provides lasting natural anxiety relief.
Whether it’s:
- Long-term or short-term
- A known or unknown cause
We can enable you to get your quality of life back.
We do this by offering very accurate diagnosis and examination, which may include digital x-rays of your spine, specific corrective chiropractic care and massage therapy, and lifestyle advice through our proven process, carried out by expert practitioners that make up the life balance difference. You are in the right hands with us.
Our goal is to significantly improve the quality of life for those with GAD and give them strategies and lifestyle advice to reduce the fluctuations and intensity.
Life Balance Chiropractic provides a natural alternative to supporting the mind by stimulating the neural pathways and returning healthy, healing energy to the body.
Aside from feeling relaxed post-treatment, many of our patients have shown improvement in their heart rate variability (HRV), which is the body’s ability to deal with and adapt to stresses. Simply put, it’s like pulling the body’s natural handbrake and taking the foot off the accelerator. This has also been well documented in the scientific literature.
This allows you to return to a state of ease, indirectly increasing stress-reducing “happy” hormones, lowering blood pressure, and providing a better night’s sleep.
As one of the top multi-award-winning clinics for chiropractic treatment, we ensure a high level of care in patient satisfaction and customer experience.
It is important for us to connect with our patients on a personal level.
That’s why our experienced international team does everything we can to create a pleasant and custom-tailored experience, delivering the best quality care for each unique patient need Every time.
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To learn more about how we can help with GAD naturally, safely and effectively
Our Proven Process
Our 4-Step Generalised Anxiety Disorder Treatment Solution For You
Our healing practice is based on a unique 4-step system to ensure you get the best care unique to YOU.
Consult - Your Comfort Is Our Top Priority
DISCOVER - WE DON’T GUESS, WE TEST
REPORT - WE ANALYSE OUR RESULTS WITH YOU
CARE - ACTIONING YOUR TRANSFORMATION
If you decide we are a good fit, our professional chiropractors and massage therapists, with decades of clinical experience, will support your health goals and transformation at every step.
The care is painless, and it will free up the locked-up joints, nerves, and muscles, restoring a state of ease, unlocking comfort, reducing pressure and tension, and restoring a state of ease and relaxation that may not have been felt for a long time. We also ensure you get specific personalised lifestyle advice to reduce the severity and frequency of the GAD.
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You Don’t Have To Know Exactly What’s Wrong To Get Help
There are times when multiple GAD symptoms coincide or overlap, especially when considering the different types of anxiety.
We do not expect you to know exactly what is wrong.
But bring all your Generalised Anxiety Disorder symptoms to us. We will work with you to help decipher what has gone wrong and where the problem is coming from and create a customised solution for you.
So you can return to a state of ease in your life faster and unlock lasting change without medication.
What We Treat
Manage Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Holistically, Safely and Effectively:
Testimonials
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Based on 118 reviewsEXCELLENT Based on 142 reviews Tracey Colquhoun Life Balance is a wonderful haven in the heart of Poole providing excellent Chiropractic care and an atmosphere of calm and tranquility through its dedicated, skilled practitioners and lovely front of house team. I have suffered with my back (and neck) for many years and, after a painful flare up, my sister suggested I try a chiropractor. I found Life Balance online and they were offering a free first consultation. I had very little knowledge of what to expect from chiropractic care but, under the guidance and capable hands of Olivia, my symptoms have greatly improved. She is a highly skilled practitioner who immediately set me at ease with her calm, friendly and open manner. During our first consultation, she clearly explained everything so that it made sense to me. Before I went, I hadn’t fully understood how my neck tensions also impact on some of the pain I had been feeling and this has been a true revelation. After my appointments, I have really noticed the changes. and go home feeling calm, relaxed and well adjusted. My back and neck feel stronger and symptoms of IBS have eased. I feel very safe in the hands of Olivia and also Harrison and Josh who have seem me when I have had to change appointments. I must also mention the wonderful receptionists/front of house team. They are so very helpful and always give a warm welcome when I arrive. I live in Swanage and signed up, in advance, for a 12 week, twice weekly programme. With life, family and other commitments this has been difficult to juggle at times but I know I can call up and will find a friendly voice at the end of the line. They are always helpful and happy to find alternative appointments so that I have successfully been able to complete these initial 12 weeks. Thank you to the whole team at Life Balance for looking after me so well. Can highly recommend. oldskoolfreestyler Hello ,for introductions my Names Paul Before i started seeing Life Balance i had been struggling with sciatica for about 30 years on & off. This last time was different & i was in incredible pain, ( i was nearly passing out ) I couldn't sit, stand, walk, work & lastly toilet (no2) my wife had to wash & dress me at 56 years old ! I lost all independence while normally im a active person from work, diy to keeping fit & working out, basically i was living on my front room floor as bed was too uncomfortable, it hit me hard & needed to do something asap, & im sure i wouldve had to wait weeks/months to be sorted with the NHS. I live 100 yards from Life Balance and on my initial consultation it took me 20 minutes to walk there ! But once i was there, i was greeted by a very friendly team & couldn't do enough to help. I had a exam & a x-ray & went back the following work day to discuss what was found wrong, ( 7 faults in my spine & neck) a treatment plan was arranged & my first adjustment with Dr Josh. Immediately i felt a big improvement, & my progress since that first adjustment is amazingly quick, i have a 3 month care plan, i have done 1 month & i returned to work after my second adjustment, i went from bedbound to back to work in 1 week ! thats not what you get on the NHS !! Something i didnt expect was my tastebuds started working better, no feeling of bloated after eating & shortness of breath & chest palpitations disapeared. These guys n girls are brilliant ! I have been seen & worked on by Dr Josh, Dr Olivia & the masseur Jo, so far i cant thank them enough for what & how quickly they have got me back on my feet, i have 2 more months of treatment to do & im sure im going to be better than i was 30 years ago when they are finished with me :-) If you are at all unsure about chiro treatment, i am living proof that these guys are amazing & know exactly what they are doing, id very highly recommend them to help with what you are suffering with, if there was such thing as a 6 star rating they would have my every one. I have also recommended my mum go see them as she has had back problems since the mid 80,s, this is being arranged with her & life balance as we speak. 5 stars and more .... thanks guys Diane Bingham Excellent Professional Care I have experienced episodes of debilitating lower back pain for many years, but as I was usually able to self-heal with rest, hot/cold therapy and painkillers, I didn’t seek professional help. However, in recent years such episodes began to occur more frequently and on the most recent occasion did not respond to self-care. I live in Poole and had often noticed the signs outside Life Balance when I walked past. I was in a lot of pain when I decided to go through the door a few weeks ago, but was immediately greeted with sympathy by the lovely front of house staff and given an urgent appointment. A full assessment and consultation with chiropractor Harrison, including X-rays, to diagnose the issues, was followed by a suggested treatment plan and anticipated time frame. Since then, twice weekly adjustments by Harrison, combined with a few 30-minute massage sessions from therapist Jo, have resulted in me being pain-free. I am also now following a prescribed exercise plan at home and am much more aware of how to care for my back in the future and hopefully prevent further problems. The professional and knowledgeable care provided by Harrison, Jo and the wider friendly support team (particularly Gail, Hope and Yasmin) has been excellent and I would definitely recommend Life Balance Chiropractic. Emily Garner I wanted to take a moment to thank both of the wonderful chiropractors who have been looking after me for 3 weeks now - Dr. Harrison and Dr. Olivia. Both of these chiropractors are very clearly highly skilled, but also have great interpersonal skills and have helped me massively in gaining confidence with chiropractic care. Before my first session I was really nervous for the experience - I was worried that it would hurt or that I would be damaged further. Both of these concerns have been completely quelled in their care, and I now look forward to my sessions and to the relief that I know each adjustment brings me. I was also apprehensive before starting care of the costs involved, but if I had known three weeks ago that I'd have progressed so much already, I'd have given any amount of money in order to be pain-free. I can't wait to complete my initial 12 weeks and see how I'm feeling then. Thank you Dr. Olivia and Dr. Harrison, and all the wonderful administrative staff who are unbelievably helpful and welcoming. Emily Sa I had an excellent experience at this centre! Under Dr Olivia's care, I saw significant improvement in my spine, neck, and shoulder pain after the sessions. Dr Olivia is professional, attentive, and creates a comfortable, supportive environment for treatment. The reception staff are also very friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better from the moment you arrive. The centre also provides private rooms, ensuring additional privacy and comfort for patients. I highly recommend this centre, especially with Dr Olivia's expertise. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to my recovery. Katyia Johnson I walked into the centre after seeing an offer online and my partner making me. I was in so much pain through my neck and back, I wasn't sleeping, I was snoring therefore reducing my partners sleep, daily headaches and reduced to tears each day because of it, all the pain became unbearable. After my in depth consultation to review everything and Xrays taken. I felt very relaxed and hopeful they could help me, the next day we reviewed my Xrays and clearly saw the reason why I was having the issues, we then agreed a set of sessions for a price which we paid in full however lots of options to choose from. The 1st adjustments will stay with me forever, what an experience, when my upper neck was adjusted it was like a tap opening and everything that had been held within me for 30+ years came flooding through my body, it was overwhelming, emotional and absolutely what I needed, they were so kind and patient with me, I was very lightheaded as it was a big adjustment which they suggested I could lie in their dark room or take as long as I needed which I was extremely grateful for. They set the expectation that some adjustments can be alot and to try and rest where others would feel great straight away, it's a journey and one I'm utterly thankful for. Dr Olivia Martin and the whole team go above and beyond, they even got me a beautiful card and flowers at the anniversary of my sons passing, they didnt need to but they did and it's that which sets them apart from the rest. They really do care! I highly recommend Dr Olivia Martin and all the Team at Life Balance Chiro in Poole, i'm now without pain and happier, back to living again. valerie hill Here is my honest review of life Balance Chiropratic in Poole. I had been suffering for months with chronic lower back pain and a tingling sensation on my forearm, which I had been to my own Doctor several times before , they said it was a trapped nerve in my elbow, but there was no treatment other than keeping it straight!. So when I saw an introductory offer on Facebook for a spinal health check I decided to make an appointment, because I thought there must be something causing this terrible pain in my back where after sitting down, I could hardly stand up and move without terrible pain. My appointment was with Dr Olivia so, on the 3rd Oct 2024, when I arrived at the clinic the two receptionist were so lovely and friendly I immediately I felt at ease, I was called in to see Olivia, who is also so lovely, (you just immediately feel relaxed) she asked me a few questions and examined my neck and Spine, I had an xray there and then, which I was grateful for at least I would be able to see for myself if there was anything causing me this pain. I was told to come back the next day for my results and to take someone with me if possible, so my husband came with me and so glad he did, Olivia showed me what my spine should look like, then showed me my xray, we were shocked it was in a terrible state and no wonder I was in so much pain. If I had left it any longer I would of needed an operation. I am so thankful that Olivia said that with adjustments it should improve, but it was going to be quite a long process, not an overnight fix . Well so far I have had 10 adjustments and 2 deep tissue massages and I already can feel the difference, I can get up from sitting with no pain at all, I sleep better, my whole life has improved, I can walk 10,000 steps again In a day ( not every day yet lol but i am getting there) the tingling on my forearm has almost gone, my jaw that has clicked for the last 41 years is cured, I have no headaches now! I didn't realise your spine, controls so many other vital parts of your body. I still have a way to go but I know I'm now going In the right direction, thanks to Dr Oliva at life balance Poole. Please don't suffer in silence and get to the stage where your thinking I have to just put up with it, and your quality of life is affected like I did, just make that appointment with Dr Olivia at Life Balance poole. By Valerie Corbin x Mandy Everett Have been visiting this Chiropractor for a few weeks now and I cant fault them. All the staff from the front desk to the Chiropractors are absolutely lovely. All welcoming and friendly, they take the time to get to know you as a person and you are treated as an individual. From the initial consultation through to now, I have had clear, consistent contact and communication. Everything was explained perfectly and in detail, checking regularly that I had complete understanding of everything discussed and being planned. They are flexible and accommodating and I love that if needs be, you can be seen by any of the other chiropractors, and they know exactly what your journey has been and what you're there for! Would highly, highly recommend this practice to anyone considering going to a Chiropractor!