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Where do we accumulate tension?
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When we experience stress, a series of reactions occur that manifest themselves in our body and our mind. When we go through a time of stress, the brain secretes different chemicals in our bloodstream that can affect both our physical and mental state.
In general, in response to a stressor, our muscles naturally tense, our breathing patterns and blood pressure are altered, etc.
Stress points
Since each individual is different, stress points also vary from person to person. Sometimes only one point of tension is experienced and other times it can manifest itself at all points at once.
It is vitally important to remedy localized stress areas, as it can lead to different types of pain. Here are some of the most common areas where tension and stress build up.
Neck, shoulders and back
The most common pain in adults is the accumulation of tension in the neck. Due to the great amount of stress that we can suffer, we unconsciously tense our muscles. One of the most affected areas is the neck, which can therefore also expand towards the back and shoulders. The accumulated stress in these areas can cause headaches, migraines and even dizziness.
Lower back
Stress is the natural response of our body when it prepares to react to any situation that causes us discomfort. Low back pain or also called lumbago can be due to stress.
Hips
One of the rare areas where stress tends to accumulate is in the hips and pelvic area. Any yoga instructor could claim that a great deal of stress accumulates on the hips. There is a strong correlation between tension in the hips and the jaw.
Identifying local stress in the hips can be a first step in working on this particular area. By reducing this tension, better physical well-being can be achieved, and consequently, tension and psychological stress can be relieved.
Mandible
When one is faced with a situation of stress or alarm, one of the natural responses is to unconsciously clench one's teeth. This can cause tension in the jaw area that can be transferred to nocturnal bruxism and decrease rest during sleep hours.
You can consciously work to relieve this tension, identifying the moment or situation in which this tension occurs
Head
This is not due to the impact it may have on your psychological state, but the tension it causes in your head. The accumulated tension in the neck and shoulders can directly affect the cervicals and therefore the head. Local stress in this area can lead to ongoing headaches. It's not all about headaches, it can affect concentration and vision as well.
