04/22/2026
April is Stress Awareness Month.
Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood, it affects inflammation, muscle tension and pain sensitivity. When stress hormones stay elevated, old injuries flare up more easily and discomfort feels more intense.
The good news? Your nervous system is trainable.
Slow breathing signals safety to your body. Safety reduces stress hormones. Reduced stress hormones can help lower pain amplification.
Save this for later and come back to it when your body feels tense.