Stress and Muscle Tension: How Remedial Massage Can Help You Feel Lighter

How Stress Shows Up in the Body

Stress isn’t just in your mind; your body feels it too. Tight shoulders, a stiff neck, tension in your back, shallow breathing, or even a heavy chest are all signs your muscles have been in high alert for too long. Over time, this can affect posture, comfort, and how freely you move.

How Remedial Massage Helps Reduce Tension

Remedial massage works with your muscles to release tightness and encourage your nervous system to shift into a calmer state. Targeted work on the neck, shoulders, and upper back can:

• Ease tension that triggers headaches or stiffness

• Improve range of motion and posture

• Help your body recover from daily stress

Many clients leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and more comfortable in their body. Regular sessions can prevent tension from building up, so stress doesn’t leave your muscles constantly tight.

Simple At-Home Tips for Stress Relief

A few small habits can make a noticeable difference:

• Take slow, mindful breaths throughout the day

• Gentle stretches for neck, shoulders, and upper back

• Short breaks from screens or stressful tasks

• Notice jaw clenching or shoulder hunching and consciously release

Stress often shows up in your body as tight shoulders, a stiff neck, or lower back discomfort. Remedial massage helps your muscles relax and your body feel lighter. Pair this with routines from our Self-Care Routine blog or Stretching & Mobility Tips blog that are to come. Book a session to experience relief and see how others benefit on our Testimonials page.

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