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is a technique that works with the body's natural striving to be
stress-free. It is a gentle procedure that does not require force. It is suitable for all ages;
Body Stress Release practitioners have had much success with clients ranging from new-born infants to the aged, in all states of health.
The practitioner carries out a series of tests to locate the exact sites of body stress, watching the reaction of muscles to indicate where and in what direction the tension
lie. Gently, the stress is then released by means of light but definite
pressure in a specific direction, encouraging the body to 'let go'. The process may provide instant relief, or require a number of sessions, depending upon the severity
and duration of the stress. |
Paul Masureik
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Practitioners
undergo 5 months of full-time training to learn a precise method of
locating lines of stress in the body. |
Muscle reactions, in
the clients feet,
are used as a form of bio-feedback. |
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What
causes Body Stress?
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EMOTIONAL / MENTAL STRESS FACTORS |
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These include fear of the future, financial worries, competition in the work-place, disintegrating family relationships. At times we experience sudden violent emotions, such as anger or shock, or we undergo milder but ongoing forms of mental strain,
eg. anxiety, depression, and resentment. We may become aware of the physical effect of emotional pressures, as the diaphragm, jaw, neck and shoulders tighten in a defensive posture, to
armour us against the onslaught of life's stresses. |
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MECHANICAL STRESS FACTORS |
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The body is designed to withstand a certain amount of physical force - bumps, jerks and falls, but if the mechanical stress goes beyond the body's
limit of adaptability, the effects may become stored as body stress. The causes may be sudden and violent, such as a car accident, a severe fall, or lifting a heavy object incorrectly. Or, there may be a gradual accumulation of milder mechanical stress,
e.g.. habitually sitting incorrectly, or doing inappropriate exercises. |
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The sources of chemical stress include pollutants in the air, insecticides and certain food additives and preservatives. Harmful chemicals may be consumed, inhaled, or even absorbed when contacting the skin. |
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THE EFFECTS OF BODY STRESS |
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When the point of stress overload is reached, the stress becomes "locked" into the
physical structure of the body and manifests as lines of tension. The body adopts a protective mode of action by means of automatic reflexes, causing adjacent and overlying muscles to splint the area. It appears that this action has a dampening effect on the nervous system, thereby causing the brain's filtering mechanism to ignore the areas of body stress. In time when the body is required to take greater defensive action, stiffness may become noticeable, ultimately leading to postural distortion. It may also lead to loss of flexibility, pain or numbness. A person with body stress may also feel tense, tired, and lacking in energy and enthusiasm for life. Headaches, backache and indigestion may follow. It is also possible for the body stress to he present without the individual feeling any pain or stiffness - he or she will simply come to accept as normal their sense of having less than 100 per cent well-being.
While the stress or tension remains stored in the body, the normal tone of the body is disturbed, causing a reduction in its general efficiency. As its
defense mechanisms become weakened, the body becomes less and less able to deal with further stresses to which it is subjected daily. In this way the individual moves increasingly further away from the optimum state of health. |
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Who
needs Body Stress Release?
Body Stress Release is for everyone, from infants to the elderly, whether sick or healthy.
As we are all subjected to the stresses of living, we all tend to accumulate stored tension, with the resultant decline in the body's efficiency. Even babies may have body stress after a difficult birth. Therefore, everyone's quality of life may be enhanced, by being assessed for body stress and having it released from time to time.
REDUCING THE NEGATIVE STRESS IN OUR LIVES
We all need to take responsibility for our own health, by striving to reduce the negative stresses to which we are subjected.
To minimize chemical stress, it makes sense to follow a balanced and varied diet. Eat foods in forms as close as possible to their original state, and choose those containing the fewest additives. We should avoid contact with harmful substances, being careful not to inhale sprays, or allow them to contact our skin.
We can reduce mechanical stress by improving our posture, by sitting, bending and lifting correctly, and avoiding potentially harmful exercises. Obviously it is helpful to pursue moderate and sensible forms of exercise to strengthen muscles.
As for the emotional/mental stress in our lives, we need to learn to consciously relax when we feel ourselves becoming tense. It is also advisable to seek out whatever activities and techniques help us, as individuals, to approach emotional balance and inner peace.
By minimizing stress overload, together with Body Stress Release, we allow ourselves the opportunity of expressing our highest life potential.
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