Reduce Your Stress

Relieving stress can reduce pain that is aggravated or caused by tense muscles. Managing stress on an ongoing basis may also help prevent back pain from occurring in the first place.

Relieving Stress with Exercise:

Stress can be relieved through exercise. Aerobic exercise is a particularly effective form of exercise for relieving stress -aerobic exercise burns off stress hormones and increases the body's production of endorphins - naturally occurring chemicals that relieve pain and improve mood. Stretching exercises also can relieve stress and loosen tight muscles. Yoga incorporates poses that increase strength and flexibility with breathing techniques to relieve stress.

Relaxation Techniques:

Relaxation techniques invoke the "relaxation response." Muscles relax and blood pressure, heartbeat, and respiration decrease. This is the opposite of the "stress response" where muscles tense and blood pressure, heartbeat, and respiration increase.
There are many relaxation techniques, from simple deep breathing exercises that are easy to learn on one's own to self-hypnosis that must initially be taught by a qualified professional. Other relaxation techniques include meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, biofeedback. Special equipment is needed for biofeedback and it must be taught by a professional.

Though most relaxation techniques are not complicated, they still take time and practice to master.

Massage Therapy:

is very beneficial for relaxing muscles, increasing circulation, and relieving stress. Regular massage can help manage stress and back pain. Soaking in warm water relaxes the muscles and has a calming effect
Stress Management is an ongoing process - as is staying strong through exercise. Keeping fit through exercise and managing stress are both important in the treatment and prevention of back pain.

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