Tension – Relieve It With These Six Exercises

Everyday life is full of stress, pressure and rush. No wonder then that there is tension.  Tension can occur in the muscles, and when prolonged, it causes pain and even more serious ailments.

Considering that stress and anxiety are now the main causes of many diseases and ailments, it is very important to learn to relieve them as soon as we notice their first symptoms.

Why does stress cause muscle tension?

The tension in the muscles prepares the body to defend itself. It turns out, however, that when severe stress occurs, our body is unable to recognize what type of danger we are dealing with.

Why is this happening? Well, the signals sent by the brain are exactly the same, regardless of whether our problem is a late report at work or a wild animal that threatens our life.

Relieve tension by doing these six exercises

There are natural ways to relieve tension and stress. These are very simple exercises that will bring you clear pain relief. Let’s take a closer look at them:

1. Back discomfort

• Stand up straight and stretch your arms above your head.
• Bend your body back until your spine forms an arc.
• Return to the starting position.
• Repeat the whole thing 5 times.

This exercise is very effective for relieving tension in the back area.

2. Neck tension

• Stand straight with your legs hip-width apart.
• Put your hands on your waist and move your head back and forth as if you were nodding.
• Repeat the whole eight times.

3. Head and face

Sometimes stress affects our face and scalp. However, it is enough to combat this unpleasant phenomenon with the exercise described below:

• Stand up straight and stretch your arms above your head.
• Move your head back and forth.
• To help yourself, you can use your hands by gently pressing your head to the sides.
• Do eight repetitions on four sides (left, right, front, back).

4. Pain in the muscles of the upper body

This exercise is ideal for eliminating the muscle tension that has accumulated in the upper back, around the shoulder blades and neck.

• Stand up straight and stretch your arms above your head.
• Stretch your neck by tilting your head to the right and then to the left.
• To increase the level of stretch, help yourself with your hands.
• Hold this position for 20 seconds on each side.

5. Tension throughout the body

This exercise will help you relieve tension around the waist, lower back, and lower back muscles.

• Stand up straight and stretch your arms above your head.
• Bend your body to the right while moving your left hand over your right shoulder.

• Return to the starting position and repeat the same to the other side.
• Do 8 repetitions, four on each side.

6. Tension – what to do to discharge it?

If you feel anxious and tired, or feel that your daily tasks are overwhelming you, be sure to try them:

• Be in a quiet, well-ventilated place.
• Stand (you can also do them sitting if you want) with your legs together, close your eyes, relax and breathe deeply.
• The head should be slightly raised in a natural position.
• Let the arms hang loosely on both sides. If you are sitting down, place your hands on your thighs.
• Arms pulled back, as if you wanted to join the shoulder blades. Thanks to this, the tension will dissipate and you will feel relieved.

• Then, shift the weight of your torso down and towards your stomach.

• Relax your stomach and feel your legs feel heavy.
• Once you are completely relaxed, imagine your head rubbing against the sky while your feet are firmly on the ground.
• If at some point you feel your body sway slightly from side to side, don’t change anything – let it release whatever it has inside until it calms down by itself. Thanks to this, you eliminate tension.
• Try to stay in this position for about 5 minutes. Let your mind relax and don’t think about your worries at this point.
• When a few minutes are up, rub your hands together and massage your face, neck and nape.

These simple exercises will help you get rid of the tension that may have built up as a result of the stress and worry you face every day.

Be sure to try them as soon as possible. You will definitely not regret it!