Why Do We Get Sick on Weekends?
Have you ever noticed that you or your family tend to get sick just as the weekend or a holiday begins? While it might seem like bad luck, there’s a fascinating neurological reason behind this phenomenon.
The Body’s Natural Stress Response
Getting sick is not a sign of weakness—it’s your body’s intelligent way of fighting for you. Symptoms like fever and fatigue signal that your body is eliminating toxins, repairing damage, and restoring balance. This process is managed by your nervous system, which acts as your body’s control center.
Why Does It Happen on Weekends?
During the week, we’re often in overdrive. Work deadlines, errands, and daily responsibilities keep us in a state of heightened stress, also known as “fight or flight” mode. In this state, the nervous system prioritizes survival, temporarily suppressing non-essential functions like immune response.
When the weekend or a holiday arrives, we finally relax. The nervous system shifts into “rest and recovery” mode, allowing the body to address the accumulated stress. This transition often triggers a “health expression”—what we perceive as illness—as the body works to restore balance and heal.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Chiropractic care is deeply connected to your nervous system health. Spinal misalignments, known as subluxations, can disrupt the nervous system’s ability to adapt to stress. Regular chiropractic adjustments help restore proper alignment and improve communication within the nervous system. This enhances your body’s adaptability and resilience to stress, reducing the likelihood of “weekend sickness.”
Chiropractic and Adaptability
The role of the nervous system is to assess and respond to both internal and external stressors. When your body is in a prolonged fight/flight state, systems like your immune function take a backseat. Chiropractic care helps regulate the nervous system, keeping you adaptable and ready to respond to life’s demands.
By maintaining a balanced nervous system, chiropractic care allows your body to handle stress more effectively during the week, preventing that “cliff’s edge” feeling and reducing the chance of illness over the weekend.
Stay Healthy with Chiropractic Care at Chirohouse
If you’re tired of feeling rundown on weekends or missing out on holidays due to illness, chiropractic care can help. By optimizing your spine and nervous system, we’ll support your body’s ability to adapt, recover, and stay balanced—even during busy, stressful weeks.
Book your chiropractic assessment today at Chirohouse in Ottawa and experience the difference for yourself. Let’s help you enjoy every moment, healthy and energized.
