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Effectiveness of Using a Stress Ball

Stress is the body's response to emotional and physical strain caused by external sources. Symptoms of stress include irritability, tension and the inability to concentrate. Exercise, meditation and talking about the issue are all typical ways that people deal with stress. But for an instant calming technique, reach for a stress ball.

  1. Releasing Tension

    • Squeezing a stress ball relieves pent up muscle tension. As your hand muscles relax and contract, this tension is being released. The hand nerves also become stimulated, which carry signals to different areas of the brain, including the limbic area which is also referred to as "the center of emotions."

    Improving Blood Circulation

    • Proper blood circulation is vital to leading a healthy life -- and squeezing a stress ball can stimulate your circulatory system. This can lead to your body providing more nutrients like oxygen and glucose and eliminating the toxins like carbon dioxide and lactate, which will improve the sense of well-being.

    Distracting the Mind

    • The physical distraction of a stress ball paired with a few moments of relaxation, closed eyes and deep, slow breathing, a systematic squeezing of a stress ball can help you clear your mind and even perhaps find a solution to the stressful issue.

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