02/18/2026
Ever notice how stress shows up in your jaw, neck, and chest?
That’s not random.
When your nervous system shifts into fight-or-flight, your body braces to protect you:
• Jaw tightens
• Shoulders lift
• Chest shortens
• Breath gets shallow
These are protective patterns — not flaws.
But when stress becomes constant, those muscles never fully let go.
If your jaw aches, your neck feels tight, or your chest feels heavy… it may not be a posture problem.
It may be your nervous system asking for safety.
Slow your exhale.
Soften your tongue.
Let your ribs expand.
Your body isn’t working against you.
It’s trying to protect you. 💛
