Physical stress is defined as stress exerted on the body that is greater than the body’s internal resistance. For example: Performing a powerlift with a heavy deadlift and straining a ligament in the sacroiliac joint which causes the muscles to spasm and a subluxation of the joint. Sitting for long periods of time at a computer and constantly folding your legs which repetitively puts pressure on the lumbar vertebra and sacrum and overtime continues to aggravate that joint in misalignment.

Chemical stress relates to poor nutrition and exposure to pollutants that cause an internal imbalance. i.e; Large amounts of sugar, fatty foods, coffee and energy drinks can dehydrate the intervertebral disc in the spine which acts as a shock absorber on movement. Over a period of time this can cause a lack of joint function.

Emotional stress is mental stress and is often caused from everyday demands that create tension and anxiety.