When you exercise pressure on a stress ball, the nerves and the muscles stimulate and contract, making them stronger. This, in turn, improves nervous system functioning and reduces essential hormones, which control and curb stress levels.5 sept 2019
Do stress balls help anxiety?
In addition to offering an outlet for stress and anxiety, squeeze balls can also relieve tension and stiffness, which can be physical symptoms of anxiety.
What is the science behind stress balls?
When you squeeze a stress ball, the muscles in your hand contract and release, releasing some of the tension being carried by other parts of your body. If you take deep breaths while squeezing and releasing the ball, you progressively relax, eventually releasing the hold stress has on your body.