Ah, so you experience mental and physical tension, huh? Well, you're in luck because, in this episode of the Punx Unite Podcast, I'm sharing the ins and outs of physical and/or muscle tension, its relationship to mental processes, how to take a holistic approach to releasing physical tension, and a list of techniques to try so that you can improve your mental wellness.
In this episode, you will learn:
1. How muscle tension is caused by psychological experiences such as emotions.
2. The relationship between performing a mental task and tension in the body.
3. How to release physical or muscle tension.
Here's a breakdown of what is covered:
- What is physical tension
- How does tension effect the body
- The relationship between physical and mental tension, answering the question "can physical tension cause anxiety?"
- Is tension physical or psychological
- How to release physical tension
Resources:
- Conrad, Ansgar, and Walton T. Roth. “Muscle relaxation therapy for anxiety disorders: It works but how?” Journal of Anxiety Disorders, vol. 21, no. 3, 2007, pp. 243-264. Science Direct, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0887618506001174.
- “Progressive muscle relaxation.” Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_muscle_relaxation. Accessed 6 October 2022.
- Roman-Liu, D., et al. “The influence of mental load on muscle tension.” PubMed, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23713612/. Accessed 6 October 2022.
- “Stress effects on the body.” American Psychological Association, 1 November 2018, https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body. Accessed 6 October 2022.
- Wegner, Daniel M., et al. “Ironic effects of trying to relax under stress.” Behaviour Research and Therapy, vol. 35, no. 1, 1997, pp. 11-21. Science Direct, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0005796796000782?via%3Dihub.
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