Ever feel like your brain just won’t switch off — even when your body’s crying out for rest?
You’re not alone.
Many of our patients at Luck’s Yard Clinic say they feel wired but tired — mentally overstimulated, emotionally drained, and physically tense.
And the tricky part? Even rest doesn’t always feel restorative.
This often comes down to a dysregulated nervous system.
What does that mean?
Your nervous system is your internal alarm system.
It helps you respond to stress, regulate emotions, and shift between “go” and “rest.”
But when it’s overstimulated — by too much rushing, multitasking, scrolling, or worrying — it can get stuck in high-alert mode.
The result?
– Trouble sleeping
– A racing mind
– Low patience
– A body that won’t fully relax
The good news?
You can help reset your nervous system — gently, naturally, and with support.
5 Ways to Support Your Nervous System
(That We See Working Every Day at Luck’s Yard)
1. Breathe to Signal Safety
Intentional breathing sends a clear signal to your brain: “It’s safe to slow down.”
Try this:
Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, breathe out for 6.
Repeat for 1–2 minutes and notice how your body softens.
This simple breathwork technique is often used during massage or mindfulness practices to help the body fully let go.
2. Take Micro Breaks — Often
It’s not about big changes. It’s about small, regular pauses.
– Step away from your screen
– Do a gentle stretch
– Sit quietly with a cup of tea
These mini breaks give your nervous system a moment to reset.
3. Get Outside — Even for 10 Minutes
Nature has a calming effect on both body and mind.
Whether it’s a short walk, pottering in the garden, or standing under a tree — time outdoors helps lower stress hormones and restore your sense of calm.
Many of our patients find that combining time in nature with hands-on care helps them feel more grounded and steady.
4. Massage: Calm Through Touch
Massage isn’t just about easing sore muscles — it also settles your whole system.
Gentle, targeted touch encourages your body to shift out of “fight or flight” and into rest-and-repair mode.
Our massage therapists use techniques designed to support relaxation, better sleep, and emotional release — especially for those carrying tension from stress or anxiety.
5. Emotional Support: When You Feel Stuck
Sometimes, stress and overwhelm don’t shift on their own.
If you’re feeling emotionally depleted, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of burnout, it may help to talk with someone trained to support you.
Our counselling team — including experienced therapist Kerry Pilbeam — offers a calm, safe space to explore your emotional wellbeing, whether you’re navigating change, parenting challenges, anxiety, or simply need space to breathe.
You Don’t Have to Power Through
If your body feels tense and your brain won’t slow down, that’s not a failure — that’s your nervous system asking for help.
At Luck’s Yard Clinic, we support nervous system recovery from multiple angles:
– Massage therapy to calm the body
– Emotional support to ease the mind
– And simple, practical tools to help you feel more like you again
Need support? Not sure where to start?
We’re happy to talk it through and help you find what works best for you.
Contact Us to book or learn more.
References
- Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation.
- Harvard Health Publishing. (2021). Relaxation techniques: Breath control helps quell errant stress response.
- National Institutes of Health. (2020). Mind and body approaches for stress and anxiety: What the science says.
- American Massage Therapy Association. (2022). Massage therapy and the nervous system: Research summary.
- Kaplan, S. (1995). The restorative benefits of nature: Toward an integrative framework. Journal of Environmental Psychology.
- NHS. (2022). Talking therapies: How counselling can help you manage stress and anxiety.
