Stress is our faithful "friend" that is always a part of our lives. This stress can bring positive emotions and be associated with positive changes as is for example the pre-wedding fever, which ends with many positive emotions and smiles. But unfortunately in most cases the daily stress we feel is related to negative changes and negative emotions- driving, work deadlines, etc. Stress, especially carrying negatives, can contribute to disrupting a person's health and even cause some discomfort or illness.
Everyone has felt stressed at least once in their life, this is normal, however, what matters is how you manage this stress and to what extent you allow it to leave its mark on your health. The first step to coping skillfully with stress is to know in what ways it can affect your body.
As professionals, we at Okto put the health of our patients first, so we're going to dig a little deeper into the topic of stress and note some important things. In this article, we'll comment on how stress affects your brain and body, and we'll also share a few ways you can release tension and deal with negative emotions.
You've probably heard of the famous statement " fight or flight", this is actually a normal physiological reaction that occurs in the presence of something that is terrifying either physically or mentally. The reaction is triggered by the release of hormones that prepare your body to either stay and fight the threat or flee to safety. So let's note that whenever you feel stress, this reaction is triggered and hormones called adrenaline and noradrenaline are rapidly released in your body that increase the sensitivity of your senses and help you respond to the stimulant. But when you experience stress for a prolonged period of time, your body releases the hormone cortisol, which in larger amounts does not have a positive impact on a number of processes and systems.
High amounts of stress and chronic, prolonged stress can harm your body and can lead to:
Physiotherapy can help reduce stress and stress symptoms by correcting existing muscle imbalances, improving muscle strength and reducing pain. But these are not the only ways that physiotherapy has an impact. We'll share with you 5 more impacts resulting from physical therapy treatments that help reduce stress:
Daily diaphragmatic breathing has been clinically proven to significantly reduce cortisol levels, improve relaxation and improve concentration. This remedy is often included in a physiotherapy treatment plan.
Research has shown that engaging in some type of exercise regularly can reduce stress levels by 50 to 78%. Physical exercise is one of the main tools used in physical therapy.
Relaxation techniques , proper posture training as well as training in proper sleep positions have been proven to improve sleep quality.
As already mentioned physical exercise is a commonly used tool in physiotherapy. Physical exercise can have an effect that is similar to antidepressants. With physical exercise such as running, for example, endorphins are released in the body. These are hormones that help the body cope with pain and fatigue. They lead to stress and tension relief and cause pleasant sensations and calmness.
Physical activity has been shown to have a positive impact on physical well-being, self-esteem and quality of life. These factors contribute to an overall positive impact on a person's mental and physical well-being.
