How Do I Use Stress Balls?
And that means with stress balls.
Stress Balls are designed to destress hands. They are small squishy balls, often between 7cms to 10cms diameter, making them the perfect size to be held in one hand easily.
Stress balls are used by simply squeeze it rhythmically. Start by squeezing the stress ball in your dominant hand as this is the hand which commonly holds the most tension. Try experimenting with different strokes and speeds. Most people find that squeezing the stress ball slowly and rhythmically with or without a “stop pause” when the stress ball is fully squeezed works best. However, other people find that short rapid pulses with the stress ball almost totally collapsed work best.
Take your time to build up to a stress relieving speed. Use your stress ball too quickly and lactic acid will build up in your hand muscles which will make you quit before you have had any proper stress relief from the stress ball. Go too slowly and you will not feel the full benefits either! Experiment with pressure, timings, speed and frequency when using stress balls and you will soon find what works for you.
Using stress balls is simple. Stress balls are safe to use and are effective stress relievers. Use stress balls as part of your daily stress reduction routine and you will reap the benefits!
Hand Squeezing Stress Ball
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How Do Stress Balls Work?
Stress relieving activities such as walking, yoga, massage therapy, EFT etc are very effective, but they are also time consuming, often need to be scheduled into our lives, may be expensive and in some cases can only be done in certain places. And in our time pressured society, all this can add more stress to our lives!
This is where stress balls are so useful. They offer a simple and fast way to reduce stress. They are portable, affordable and can be used anywhere, anytime.
Stress balls are generally small squishy balls, although they can come in many shapes, including novelty shapes, such as animals or vehicles etc, which are generally used for promotional stress balls. They are filled with a flour-like or gel filling or are made from solid soft foam.
And whilst stress balls can some in many sizes, most are generally made to be easily cradled in one hand. The reason for this is simple. Stress balls are squeezed and released in the hand, or rubbed by the fingers to release the tension and stress built up in the hands. The action of squeezing and releasing the stress balls enables them to act on the reflexology points in the hand, which has long reaching beneficial effects on the body.
Using stress balls regularly has also been shown to work the muscles of the hands and fingers to alleviate repetitive strain injuries. Stress balls can be used safely by anyone and everyone and are often recommended for use by health institutions.
So how do stress balls work? They work very well! Stress balls are portable, cheap, safe, easy to use and fun. So go buy yours right now!
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