Let’s face it, work in any industry can be stressful. Whether you work in an office in the city, you teach at one of the public schools, or you’re a server at a restaurant, it can be hard to leave the stresses of work at work when you leave for the day. As a result, it’s incredibly easy to let your stress and anxiety levels build up, which can make it difficult to relax at the end of the day. Stress can cause you to lose sleep, eat poorly, and can even manifest in physical tension that affects your muscles and joints, causing pain and a number of other symptoms.
Five Ways to Relax After a Stressful Day at Work
Today, your trusted massage therapists at Buri Spa will share five self-care methods to help you relax, unwind, and de-stress after a hard day at work. If you’re ready to experience complete relaxation for the body and mind, contact us to schedule a massage in Koreatown. In the meantime, here are some tips for you to consider.
Stretch It Out
When you get stressed, the tissues in your body often respond by becoming tight and tense. As a result, you may experience pain and discomfort that can limit your range of motion and cause areas such as your neck, back, and shoulders to feel locked up. That’s why stretching is one of the best self-care methods for relaxing after a stressful day. Something as simple as lightly stretching your neck by dropping your head towards your chest and rolling your head gently from side-to-side can ease neck tension.
Enjoy the Outdoors
Fresh air, sunshine, or a simple stroll through your neighborhood are great ways to decompress after a stressful day at work. In fact, studies show that spending time outdoors in nature (even if it’s just a park) can do wonders for your mental health. If you’ve had a hard day, take a brisk walk to clear your mind, breathe in the fresh air, and get the endorphins (the body’s “feel good” hormones) flowing to reduce stress, ease tension, and relieve pain.
Use Essential Oils
Essential oils are derived from plant-based materials such as flowers, herbs, and spices, and have been relied on for centuries as natural remedies for addressing all kinds of health and wellness issues. Having some high-quality essential oils on-hand can be beneficial for those extra-stressful days. Aromas like lavender, peppermint, chamomile, vanilla, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang provide aromatherapy to help you relax after a stressful day.
Try adding a few drops to an evening bath for maximum relaxation or apply a small amount to your temples, behind your ears, and at the base of your skull to encourage calmness. For those of you who experience tension headaches as a result of stress, keep peppermint oil on-hand.
Take a Bath
Sometimes, all you need to relax after a stressful day is a hot, comforting bath to ease stress, anxiety, aches, and pains. To create a spa atmosphere in the comfort of your own home, simply light some candles, dim the lights, infuse your bath water with lavender, peppermint, and vanilla essential oils, and soak up all the benefits that heat and aromatherapy can provide.
Get a Massage
Massage is one of the best and most effective ways to melt your physical, mental, and emotional stress and tension away. A soothing massage encourages the body and mind to relax the moment the massage therapist applies their therapeutic touch. Here at Buri Spa, we offer an array of massage techniques to relieve pain, alleviate stress, and reduce built-up tension in the body caused by stress. Some of our massage treatments include:
- Traditional Thai Massage
- Combination Massage
- Hour Hands Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Swedish Massage
Regardless of which type of massage you choose, your intuitive therapist will customize your treatment to target your unique needs.
Contact Our Koreatown Massage Spa
These are just a few of the ways you can relax and unwind after a stressful day at work. Try making these healthy self-care habits a part of your daily or weekly routine to manage stress, anxiety, and tension on an ongoing basis.
If you want to experience pure relaxation and rejuvenation for your body and mind, reach out to our stress-relief experts at Buri Spa schedule a massage in Koreatown. Feel free to call us or use our simple online scheduling tool to make an appointment. You’ll be glad you did.
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