Sometimes at the end of the day, we feel a dull ache in our muscles that prevents us from bending or turning our heads. The reason for this is something called “body armor“, a muscle spasm named after Wilhelm Reich. He was the first person to notice the connection between stress and the body’s reaction to it.
He explained this as the habit of most people to hold back and the inability to express emotions. All this results in a situation where any psychological problem appears in the form of muscle tension and spasms in a person’s body.
We found 3 exercises designed to remove these blocks. They don’t take long and you should see quick results.
How To Stop Muscle Cramps Fast
If You Have Pain In The Middle Part Of Your Back And In Your Waist
Constant tension on the back muscles and cramps can lead to various diseases such as osteochondrosis, blockage of the spinal disc muscles, intervertebral hernia, and curvature of the spine.
Also, a pinched vertebra can cause heart pain, headaches, dizziness, and even blurred vision.
How To Remove Tension In The Back:
This exercise can help relieve painful tension in your back muscles.
Stay straight. Raise your arms and place them behind your head. Lean back slightly. Your back should be in the shape of an arch. Go back to the starting position. Repeat 5 times.
If You Have Pain In Your Neck And The Upper Part Of Your Back
Most likely, you are now sitting in front of your computer while reading this article. Try to assess whether your neck is in the correct position or not:
- your shoulders should not be lifted up;;
- the trapezius muscles should not be tense.
Tension in the trapezius muscles often arises from stress and fatigue, as well as the habit of flexing or straining the shoulders and supporting them.
How To Remove Pain In Your Neck And Shoulders:
The neck is the first part of the body that reacts to stress. The tension in it adversely affects the functioning of blood vessels and nerves. As a result, the brain receives less oxygen and nutrients than it needs to function, and the muscles weaken.
To prevent your body from going through all of this, do the following:
Stand up straight and spread your legs shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips and tilt your head back and forth. Do 8 reps.
How To Remove Neck And Shoulder Cramps:
Factors that cause pain in the trapezius muscles can be the following: not cooling down after a workout, not warming up enough before physical training, monotonous movements, and carrying heavy bags and backpacks. All of this can result in the development of myositis, the inflammation of muscle tissue.
Stand up straight and place your hands behind your neck. Bend and lower your neck to the right and then to the left.
If it is too difficult, help yourself with your hands; this will increase the stretch of your muscles. Stay in the “lower” position for 10 seconds each turn.
If You Have Facial Cramps
Sometimes the head and facial muscles are also affected by stress.
You may not feel a muscle cramp in your face, but it’s pretty easy to spot one if you look. The most vivid evidence of ‘muscle armor’ on your face is an icy grin. Study your face carefully in a mirror, examine it – the areas where you feel tension should definitely relax.
Tension in the forehead area can cause migraine headaches and increased intracranial pressure, tension around the eyes can result in swelling, bruising and rapid fatigue, the tension in the jaw can cause dental problems and spasms of the vessels that nourish the skin of the face.
How To Remove Tension In Facial Muscles:
Stay straight. Put your hands behind your back, don’t cross your fingers. Turn your head from side to side. If you feel any discomfort, help yourself with your hands. Do 4 reps on each side.
After doing the exercises, gently massage your face with your fingers.
How To Quickly Restore Energy And Mental Balance:
This simple but effective exercise helps you quickly get rid of physical fatigue and mental exhaustion, and release tension in your legs and feet after a long day at work. It also prevents the appearance of varicose veins, improves blood circulation in the body, and promotes relaxation of the heart muscles.
Lie on your back as close to a wall as possible. Slightly bend your knees and place your legs along the wall. Your hips should be parallel to the wall.
Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Try to clear your mind, relax and focus on your breathing.
Stay at least 5 minutes in this position every day.
How often do you have muscle spasms? How do you usually fight them? Share your secrets in the comments!
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