Step-By-Step

Lets run through a typical progression of how we respond to excess stress step-by-step. The first part of the body that reacts when stress reaches beyond our internal resistance is the Central Nerve System (CNS). Depending on the individual, the CNS will either stretch or compress every time the stress load becomes excessive. Tension will then move into the major nerve bundles found within the CNS (also known as the chakras or energy centers). The hemispheres of the brain and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can also be affected. Next, the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) can become tense and the body is thrust into the “Fight or Flight” state. This reaction then extends into the the rest of the body, which includes the internal organs, glands, muscles, tendons, joints and surrounding tissues where inflammation may set in. Extra stress will even reach into the DNA molecules of each cell.  Finally, normal sleep patterns become disturbed, emotional states and behavioral patterns become imbalanced and the body moves into an unnatural posture. 

Please note: Although this is the most common pattern that I see in my office on a day-to-day basis, since we are all individuals and deal with stress in different ways, it is not unusual for someone to have portions of this stress pattern instead of the entire sequence. In the analysis portion of this book, you will learn how to find specific imbalances for each individual.