When the point of stress overload is reached, the stress becomes “locked” into the body and manifests as lines of tension.
Not only can Body Stress Release assist the body in its recovery and prevent injury, but freedom from stored tension also allows increased energy and flexibility, thereby enhancing performance potential.
The old saying ‘no pain, no gain’ has long been discredited.
Pain is actually a warning sign that you’re pushing yourself beyond your limit and into overload. Listen to your body and accept that you might need a break. Your back, for instance, might feel looser after you’ve exerted yourself, but other problems can arise like tight hamstrings or painful/unstable knees.
Surface muscles may tighten over an area of injury
In other instances, surface muscles may tighten over an area of injury to restrict movement and ‘splint’ the area, so that healing can occur. To override this and continue with sport and exercise, is to risk further injury.
When body stress is present in the lower back, any exercises which reverse the natural curve of the lumbar spine should be avoided, e.g. repeated toe-touches or sit-ups. When body stress is present elsewhere, the deep muscles enter a protective state which can disturb the nerve supply to the legs and even your digestive system.
Often forgotten is the fact that one cannot tone or build strength into tense muscles. Thus, in order to maximise fitness, it makes sense to first release stored tension and improve communication through the nervous system.
How can we help you?
Body Stress Release can be highly beneficial for sportspeople by helping the body release accumulated tension that may restrict movement, reduce performance, or predispose to injury. Through its gentle, precise approach, BSR supports optimal communication between the brain and body, improving coordination, flexibility, and recovery. By restoring balance to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, athletes often experience enhanced performance, quicker recovery times, and a reduced risk of strain or overuse injuries, allowing them to train and compete more effectively.