Laughter also helps in the reduction of pain as it provides a distraction and many doctors believe that it can help the healing process run more smoothly and rapidly. After all, who doesn’t want to forget that they are suffering with pain? Laughter allows a person, young or old, to momentarily cast aside thoughts of aches, pains, stiffness in joints, upcoming tests or surgery, etc. and allows relaxation to flood the body.
Laughter relaxes all muscles in the body
Muscles throughout the body need a break just like any other part. They often work overtime. When an individual gives in to a wholehearted laugh, muscles are given the opportunity to take a breather from work. Any muscle that does not take part in the laugh is able to relax fully at this time. But the muscles used in the laugh are also able to relax, just a short time later, after the laughter subsides. So in other words you are allowing for a complete relaxation of every muscle in your body when you laugh and mean it!
Other benefits of laughter
Can laughter help us on other levels other than our physical well-being? Certainly it can! Laughter is a universal language after all. It is communicated on every surface of the planet by every person. Laughter is a very socially unifying trait. It brings people together and makes them feel part of something larger than themselves. Even if one doesn’t share the same views as others, often a hearty laugh can ease tension, break down barriers and restore balance to an otherwise tension filled situation. Laughter fights loneliness as its aim is to bring people together not make them feel isolated and alone.