Season 1, Episode 5
5-Minute Nervous System Hack to Calm Down, Ease Stress & Reduce Pain
In this episode of the HiFLEX Health & Performance Podcast, Dr. Chelsea Smith shares a simple 5-minute nervous system hack to help you calm down, ease stress, and reduce pain fast.
Episode 5: 5-Minute Nervous System Hack to Calm Down, Ease Stress & Reduce Pain
Chapters:
- 0:31 – Why This Hack Works: Understanding Stress & The Nervous System
- 2:30 – The Connection Between Breathing, Stress & Muscle Tension
- 5:09 – Step 1: The 90-90 Position for Nervous System Reset
- 5:44 – Step 2: Breathing Technique to Avoid Neck Activation
- 6:42 – Step 3: Eye Movement & Suboccipital Release to Activate Relaxation
- 7:30 – Why This Method Triggers Relaxation & Pain Relief
- 8:00 – Final Thoughts & How to Incorporate This Daily
5-Minute Nervous System Hack to Calm Down, Ease Stress & Reduce Pain
Feeling stressed? Neck and shoulder tension creeping in? You might be breathing all wrong.
In this episode of the HiFLEX Health & Performance Podcast, Dr. Chelsea Smith shares a simple 5-minute breathing reset that can hack your nervous system to calm down, ease stress, and relieve pain—fast!
What You’ll Learn:
- How stress affects your nervous system & muscle tension
- Why your vagus nerve plays a major role in relaxation
- A step-by-step guide to resetting your nervous system in just 5 minutes
- How to stop neck & shoulder pain before it gets worse
This is a quick and effective technique that anyone can do—whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, dealing with chronic pain, or just need a moment to reset.
Try it out and let us know how it works for you!
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