NPC&TC Physio - Stress management

People cope with stress in very different ways. Some people 'need' a degree of stress to motivate themselves and function better. Stress to one person might only be a frustration to someone else.

Recognising how you deal with stressful situations is useful in formulating coping strategies. At the Police Convalescent Centre, we aim to educate above all else. Our variety of exercise programmes all help people to deal with their discomfort which is a step towards 'self-management'. We provide education regarding specific stretching and relaxation techniques, enabling people to employ strategies within their every day lives.

A combination of breathing, stretches and visualisation, for instance, can be used within an office environment as well as at home. Finding an acceptable level of aerobic exercise boosts the cardiovascular system, as well as the nervous and immune systems. A combination of exercise and 'time out' will promote a healthier system in general and the mind will be more alert.

It's useful to look at techniques such as yoga, tai chi or Alexander technique.

For further information, try -

http://www.nhsplus.nhs.uk/your_health/stress.asp

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