Health & A Hammock

Island Rope Hammock

If you're suffering through a throbbing stress related headache, patio furniture may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, lounging in your backyard may be just what you need to find release from chronic pain. The design and comfort of hammocks can help to ease the stress and strain in your body so that you feel more relaxed and refreshed after a nap. In this article, we'll find out why a lazy Sunday afternoon spent in a hammock can energize you for the rest of the week.

If you suffer from chronic stress, then it's likely that you frequently experience headaches and backaches. Spending some time in a hammock can give you relief because of its design. A rope hammock made of cotton actually stretches to fit the shape of your body and eliminates pressure points. This allows your muscles to relax, increases blood flow, and improves breathing. Research has indicated that premature babies who sleep in hammocks that are placed inside an incubator are able to breathe easier than if they were lying flat. The researchers found that their lungs develop better and they are able to gain weight sooner. Use this time to relax your mind as well as your body. Let your worries go and make a concentrated effort to focus on something like the fluffy clouds floating overhead, the music of birds singing or the sound of waves lapping against the shore. Even if you don't fall asleep, this relaxing interlude will leave you feeling refreshed mentally and physically.

Most people buy hanging chairs, garden hammocks or portable hammocks because the comfort encourages relaxation. Some manufacturers of hammocks claim that just a half an hour of swinging provides more healing benefits and relief than two hours of massage for a person suffering from muscular dystrophy. Hammocks are the ideal place to practice relaxation exercises such as yoga or meditation. Yoga adjusts the muscles of the body so that the tensions are equal. The use of hammocks relieves pressure points and relaxes the muscles. Hammocks and swinging chairs provide you with a comfortable seat as an alternative to sitting on the floor or a cushion. 

Hammocks and swinging chairs are also believed to significantly improve concentration. According to studies, the swinging motion of hammocks stimulates the cerebral cortex and increases a person's ability to focus and concentrate. Mentally challenged children who use hammocks have found that their mental performance improved significantly. In addition, many rehab centers feel that swing therapy will help these mentally challenged children reduce muscle spasms as well. 

Quality sleep and relaxation is what allows the body to refresh and energize itself. You can create your own little haven with a sinfully comfortable hammock, some cozy hammock accessories, candles and some quiet music. Use this time to let your body recuperate from the stress of your busy life. Focus on the swaying motion and allow yourself to completely relax. You'll find that after just fifteen minutes of deep breathing and meditation, you'll feel more alert and energized. Mental and physical health go hand-in-hand, so take the time to nurture wellness in your life.