Stress and the Body: Why You Feel Tight All the Time. - The Body in Balance Series
It’s been a long day. You sit down, and suddenly you notice it—tight shoulders, a stiff neck, maybe a dull ache in your lower back. Sound familiar? If you’re feeling sore or tense all the time, stress might be the hidden culprit.
At BSPOKR, we help clients across the Mornington Peninsula understand the connection between stress and physical tension—and how Remedial Massage Therapy can help relieve both.
How Stress Shows Up in the Body
Your body reacts to stress the same way it did thousands of years ago—by going into fight-or-flight mode. Even if you’re not running from danger, your brain sends signals that:
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Tighten your muscles (especially around your neck, shoulders, and jaw)
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Increase heart rate and blood pressure
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Shallow your breathing
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Disrupt your digestion and sleep
If this goes on for too long, your body gets stuck in “survival mode,” creating chronic tension, fatigue, and pain.
Common Signs of Stress-Related Muscle Tension
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Stiff neck and upper shoulders
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Frequent headaches or jaw pain (clenching)
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Tight lower back or hips
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Shallow breathing or chest tightness
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Restless sleep or fatigue during the day
Sound like you? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to live like this.
How Remedial Massage at BSPOKR Can Help
Our Remedial Massage Treatments don’t just target sore muscles—they also calm the nervous system. At BSPOKR, we tailor each session to help you unwind both physically and mentally.
Here's what we focus on:
💆♂️ Soothing Muscle Tension – through deep tissue techniques and trigger point release
🧘♀️ Encouraging Full-Body Relaxation – by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system (your “rest and digest” mode)
🫁 Improving Circulation & Breathing – to support your energy and mood
💤 Helping You Sleep Better – so your body can truly repair itself overnight
Local, Personalised Care on the Mornington Peninsula
At BSPOKR, we believe massage is more than just physical. It’s about creating space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with your body. Whether you live in Mount Eliza, Rosebud, or Frankston, our Mornington Peninsula clinic is here to support your long-term wellness.
Feel Like Yourself Again
Massage therapy is a powerful way to reset your body and mind. If you’ve been running on empty, we invite you to book in and feel the BSPOKR difference.