what is physical stress

Physical stress is a type of stress that affects the bodys physical state. It can be caused by an acute injury, which is an injury that has occurred as a result of a specific event, such as a muscle pull, fracture, or ligament sprain. Chronic stress, which is a long-standing condition or overuse, can also cause physical stress. Examples of chronic stress include sitting with bad posture daily or conditions such as arthritis. When you experience physical stress, your body produces physical responses such as an increase in heart rate, breathing quickening, muscles tightening, and blood pressure rising. These responses are part of the body's built-in stress response, also known as the "fight-or-flight" response, which helps the body face stressful situations. However, chronic stress can cause wear and tear on the body, leading to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression or anxiety, skin problems, and menstrual problems.