02/02/2026
What if your chronic pain isn’t coming from your spine but from years of protection your body never got to release?
When life feels unsafe, overwhelming, or relentless, the nervous system tightens to help you survive. That tension has to live somewhere, for some, it’s the neck, shoulders, or the lower back.
Research shows the biggest predictor of chronic pain isn’t disc damage or bone spurs, it’s psychosocial stress such as work, relationships, and emotional load. Your body responds to the life you’re living, not just the injuries you’ve had. The pain often means your system has been holding on for too long.
If this feels familiar, ask yourself: What has my body been bracing against every day?
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