‘Stress’ is a very small word to cover a huge spectrum of symptoms and effects. It can affect us mentally but it can also have a number of physical effects.
The mental and physical symptoms are usually interconnected. Therefore, if we treat one, it can affect the other. For example, having a massage can soothe the mind and meditation can help us feel more physically relaxed.
So what exactly is stress? How does it affect us? And how can massage help?
What is stress?
What causes stress? How does our body react? Why?
How can massage help?
How can massage help the effects of stress?