Monday, 3 October 2011

Tips For Coping With Physical Tension

By Andy J. Xavier


Stress can manifest in any of a number of ways. Your physical stress could actually be caused by mental or emotional issues. The problem is that it can take a while to get to the root cause when it comes to physical stress. There are certainly things you can do to help yourself get through it, though. In this article we are going to talk about some of the things you can do to ease the physical stress you might be feeling.

Shut both eyes. Once useful thing about this particular stress reliever is that you can use it anytime or place. However, refrain from doing anything while driving or handling heavy items. If you start to feel achy and stressed at work, take thirty seconds to stop what you're doing and just close your eyes. You can move your eyes around very slowly while your eyelids are closed. This will decrease the speed of your racing brain. If, however, you notice that you are particularly sensitive to light, you should contact your primary care physician.

Don't go running everywhere. Even if you have been living your life in the fast lane until now, you need to slow things down. Stroll instead of running around. Take each step in a staircase instead of bounding up them two at a time. Check everything twice so you can relax that you are doing your job properly. You will be able to cope with your stress better once you learn to slow down and check everything, no matter how torturous the task seems and the bonus is that the pain will go away as well.

Ask someone to massage you. Having a professional give you a body massage can be a great way to relieve both physical and emotional stress. Sometimes all it takes to relieve emotional stress is a masseuse who will physically force your muscles and body to relax. Many people report feeling better both emotionally and physically after getting a forty five minute massage. If you don't have the funds to hire a professional masseuse, you could always ask a friend or someone you love to help you out with a shoulder rub.

You can spend some quality time with your friend while all your muscles relax. It's a great option. There are numerous methods for handling the physical symptoms of stress. You can try stretching and breathing and, of course, seeking professional help and guidance. Simply put, whenever you know why you are stressed, you can do something to get rid of it. Sometimes it really is as simple as an illness finally showing its face. You might be able to get rid of it with a little medicine. Sometimes it will be a while before you know what is causing your stress before it can be eliminated. You can do it.

Of course, there are plenty of things which can trigger tension. One of them is definitely an out of date prescription on your contact lenses or glasses. If you need to strain to read or to drive, this may create a large amount of tension and stress headaches. If you improve your prescription, you might see your anxiety levels decrease substantially. Why not seek advice from your doctor right now to discover a straightforward solution?




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