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How much stress can be too much?

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:24:05 GMT

According to the widely validated Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, these are top 10 stressful life events for adults that can contribute to illness:

Death of a spouse
Divorce
Marriage separation
Imprisonment
Death of a close family member
Injury or illness
Marriage
Job loss
Marriage reconciliation
Retirement

What is causing your stress?

Whatever event or situation is stressing you out, there are ways of coping with the problem and regaining your balance. Some of life`s most common sources of stress include:

Stress at Work

While some workplace stress is quite normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and performance, impact your physical and emotional health, and affect your relationship and home life. It can even determine the difference between success and failure on the job. Whatever your ambitions or work demands, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the damaging effects of stress, improve your job satisfaction, and bolster your well-being in and out of the workplace.

Job loss and unemployment stress

Losing a job is one of life`s most stressful experiences. It is normal to feel angry, hurt, depressed, grieve for all that you`ve lost, or feel anxious about what the future holds. Job loss and unemployment involves a lot of change all in once, which can rock your sense of purpose and self-esteem. While the stress can seem overwhelming, there are many steps you can take to come out of this difficult period stronger, more resilient, and with a renewed sense of purpose.

Financial stress

Many of us, from all over the world and from all walks of life, are having to deal with financial stress and uncertainty at this difficult time. Whether your problems stem from a loss of work, escalating debt, unexpected expenses, or a combination of factors, financial worry is one of the most common stressors in modern life. But there are ways to get through these tough economic times, ease stress and anxiety, and regain control of your finances.

Caregiver stress

The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel that you are in over your head or have little control over the situation. If the stress of caregiving is left unchecked, it can affect your health, relationships, your state of mind which can eventually leading to burnout. However, there are plenty of things you can do to rein in the stress of caregiving and regain a sense of balance, joy, and hope in your life.

Grief and loss

Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life`s biggest stressors. Often the pain and stress of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shocks or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. While there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there are healthy ways to cope with the pain that in time can ease your sadness and help you come to terms with your loss, find new meaning, and move on with your life.

How much stress can be too much?

Because of the widespread damage stress can cause, it is important to know your limits. But just how much stress is “too much” differs from person to person. Some people seem to be able to roll with life`s punches, while others tend to crumble in the face of small obstacles or frustrations. Some people even thrive on excitement of a high- stress lifestyle.

Factors that influence your stress tolerance level include:

Your support network including friends and family
Your sense of control and confidence
Your attitude towards life and challenges
Your ability to deal with your emotions
Your knowledge, self-awareness and preparation.

If you don`t know how to calm and soothe yourself when you`re feeling sad, angry, or troubled, you are more likely to become stressed and agitated. Having the ability to identify and deal appropriately with your emotions can increase your tolerance to stress and help bounce back from adversity.

Does Massage helps with TMJ? Face and jaw pain.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:17:27 GMT

If you suffer from jaw aches, pain or clicking, or if you grind or clench your teeth, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten people hold stress in their jaw, and many suffer from temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ).

Common factors that make you prone to TMJ, face and jaw pain include:

having one dominant chewing side
teeth grinding – many people grind their teeth when they sleep, while others clench them during stressful situations and both put unnecessary stress on the jaw
whiplash injury to the neck – accidents where an air bag is deployed can cause TMJ difficulties because of the relationship between the bones in the upper neck, skull and jaw
wearing dentures that cause an imbalance in the jaw
orthodontia
chewing repetitively, which can weaken jaw muscles.

Common symptoms and problems I treat during my face and jaw pain work include:

pain or discomfort in the jaw joint and surrounding areas
bracing, clenching and grinding teeth
morning jaw pain or fatigue
chronic pain or tenderness in the muscles around the ear, neck, face, upper back and shoulders
problems with biting or opening the mouth unevenly
difficulty chewing, swallowing, talking or yawning
locking of the jaw, either open or closed
clicking or grating sounds in the jaw

pain, catching or difficulty closing the mouth or opening it wide
facial pain/swelling
headaches/migraines
pain, stuffiness or ringing in the ears with no infection present
dizzy spells
difficulty sleeping
twitching face or eye muscles
sensitivity to light and noise

If you wonder if massage really helps to reduce teeth clenching or grinding and release tensions around your jaw? – The answer is YES, it certainly can help to relieve some of the painful symptoms that you may be experiencing from your TMJ syndrome.

Clinical Massage Therapy for face and jaw pain is a simple non-invasive way of treating these jaw-related problems, which can be caused by a wide variety of medical issues. It can also help reduce the frequency of headaches, migraines and reduce tension in the neck and shoulders.

How being in nature benefit mental health

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:11:13 GMT

We all have different reasons why we want to spend time in nature and the ways to connect with it, or maybe some feeling unsure about whether to try. As the experience of nature vary from person to person, you might find you get something completely different from one activity compared to someone else.

We all have different reasons why we want to spend time in nature and the ways to connect with it, or maybe some feeling unsure about whether to try. As the experience of nature vary from person to person, you might find you get something completely different from one activity compared to someone else.

Spending some time outdoor in green space or bringing nature into everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Whether hiking in the mountains, walking in the forest, growing flowers and food in your own garden or being around animals, it can have lots of positive effects like:

help you take time out and feel more relaxed
improve your mood
reduce feelings of stress or anger
improve your sleep
help you be more active

improve your physical health
help you make new connections
improve your confidence and self-esteem
provide peer support.
getting natural Vit D to your body

Working on the Scars

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:03:21 GMT

Surgery, fractures, sprains and even cuts can all injure body tissue and cause scars. While this is part of the normal healing process, it can become an issue if a scar that hasn’t properly developed is left untreated.

It’s essential to work on promoting healthy tissue as soon as possible after scarring develops and few people are aware of the potential problems that can arise with untreated scars. Sadly, many fear that they will have to live with unattractive scarring and restricted movement for the rest of their lives. But massage therapy can help you heal and overcome any challenges you’re facing with scar tissue.

Specific scar tissue work is called ‘remodelling’ and can help:

reduce pain
improve your skin’s condition and appearance
increase the range of motion in the joints and muscles that surround any scars
restore normal mobility and function
free trapped nerves.

The most common things I treat with remodelling include:

post-surgery scars
fractures
joints replacements
caesarean section cuts
breast cancer surgery
burns.

Along with massage therapy, using stretching exercises will help you with your flexibility – elongating muscles and helping any injured areas to function more effectively.