Not everyone knows that manual work, such as knitting or embroidery, has incredible psychophysical benefits that are also recognized by science. If you suffer from anxiety, stress and depression, they are a real panacea because, like more or less all hobbies, they are good for your mood. But let's discover in detail the many therapeutic virtues of the art of embroidery.

Embroidery keeps your brain trained

One of the greatest abilities of embroidery is to stimulate both hemispheres of the brain, consequently slowing down cognitive decline. Keeping your brain trained is in fact an excellent way to safeguard it and science says so: according to some studies, older people who dedicate themselves to manual activities, therefore also to embroidery and knitting, are 30-50% less likely to experience mild cognitive deterioration than those who do not. However, and this is worth emphasizing, sewing should not be the prerogative of the elderly only since some tests have shown that it is also good for the little ones. How? Stimulating hand-eye coordination, improving calligraphy and concentration. Embroidery against anxiety, stress and depression

After the initial phase that requires a certain level of attention, embroidery induces a state of deep psychophysical well-being linked precisely to the concentration needed to understand the patterns and logic of this art. In particular, knitting, crocheting or embroidering are all anti-stress activities that can free the mind. After a few minutes of work, in fact, the body relaxes, reducing muscle tension, heart rate and blood pressure; this is why these activities are often used as occupational therapy in the treatment of anxiety, stress and depression.

The art of embroidery against eating disorders

According to some authoritative research, sewing can help those who suffer from particular problems such as eating disorders, since focusing attention on the knitting or embroidery activity puts the problems from which one suffers into the background. Furthermore, the repetitive gesture of knitting has a notable therapeutic value because it allows you to reduce stress hormones, consequently improving your mood but also your communication and socialization skills, all fundamental aspects in the fight against this type of disorder. Embroidery and self-esteem

Once you have overcome the initial phase of angry learning, doing a sewing job becomes rewarding. Embroidery, in fact, in addition to stimulating creativity and training patience, raises your level of self-esteem precisely because seeing your creation slowly take shape inevitably generates a certain satisfaction.

Embroidery, motor functions and physical disorders

Embroidery and knitting, thanks to the involvement of a good part of the brain, can be used to improve motor functions and prevent some annoying disorders, such as tendonitis. This type of activity, in fact, improves the mobility of the hands and keeps the joints active, thus reducing the risk of osteoarthritis and other very common problems such as inflammation of the carpal tunnel.

And the negative aspects?

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Chipped nails and back pain, which only comes after many hours of activity, could be two of them. Nothing too serious, in short!