Anxiety Disorders and the Brain–Body Connection

If you or someone you love lives with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive behaviors, you know that life can feel anything but calm.
From constant worry to repetitive actions, these symptoms can take over daily routines and create constant tension.

While medications are often prescribed, many people look for natural approaches to help their nervous system function at its best. That’s where Chiropractic Care may help.

At Body Traxx Chiropractic in Pflugerville, we focus on restoring proper communication between your brain and body—supporting a calmer, more balanced state from the inside out.

Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is marked by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repeated behaviors (compulsions). These actions are the person’s attempt to reduce the anxiety created by the thoughts.

Common Obsessions

• Fear of contamination from germs or illness 🦠
• Fear of disorder—everything must be “just right”
• Fear of causing harm to yourself or others
• Superstitious or intrusive thoughts

Common Compulsions

• Frequent handwashing or cleaning
• Compulsive organizing or arranging
• Counting or repeating routines
• Double- and triple-checking locks or appliances

What Causes OCD and Anxiety Disorders?

Research points to many possible factors:
🧬 Genetic or learned habits from childhood
💔 Trauma or life stress, such as moving, divorce, or job changes
🤒 Illness-related triggers, such as strep infections in children
🧠 Brain chemistry, particularly imbalances in serotonin

While causes vary, one constant remains—the nervous system plays a vital role in how we process stress, emotion, and behavior.

Natural Approaches to Calm the Nervous System

Non-drug options that may support anxiety and OCD symptoms include:

• 🏃‍♂️ Regular exercise
• 🍎 Proper diet and nutrition
• 💆‍♀️ Massage and relaxation therapy
• 🌿 Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic isn’t a “treatment” for OCD or anxiety. Instead, it helps improve nervous system communication—allowing the body to better regulate itself and adapt to stress more efficiently.

When your spine is aligned and your nervous system functions clearly, the body can respond to daily challenges with more balance and less reactivity.

Supporting Calm Through Chiropractic

At Body Traxx Chiropractic, our mission is simple:
Help your body work the way it was designed to.

When the spine is clear and the nervous system is connected, your body has a greater ability to self-regulate, heal, and recover—physically and emotionally.

If you or someone you know struggles with stress, anxiety, or OCD-type symptoms, Chiropractic Care may offer a gentle, natural way to support a calmer state of being.

📍 Body Traxx Chiropractic
1010 Old Austin-Hutto Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660
📞 512-647-8424
🕒 Tues–Thurs 10 AM–7 PM | Sat 10 AM–2 PM
🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed!

Be Blessed

Dr. Jeffrey G Boerger DC