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You don’t always feel stressed. Some of the people I see wouldn’t describe their lives as particularly overwhelming, yet their bodies tell a different story. Persistent shoulder tension that never fully settles. A jaw that’s always clenched. Sleep that doesn’t leave you feeling rested. Pain that eases for a short while, then quietly returns. These are patterns often associated with ongoing stress - not as a mental state to analyse, but as something the body holds onto over ti

At the start of a new year, many people notice how tired or tense their body feels,  even if nothing obvious has gone wrong. You might feel restless but exhausted, tight without a clear reason, or as though your body just won’t fully switch off. These experiences are more common than people realise, and are often a  sign that the body has been under sustained pressure and hasn’t yet had the opportunity to properly settle. How stress shows up in the body Stress isn’t just some

As we move into 2026, many people are becoming more aware of how their body responds to stress, workload and pace of life. Back, neck and shoulder pain are some of the most common reasons people book massage. And yet, many people also notice the same tension returning. I often hear people say, “It helps at the time, but it doesn’t seem to last." That experience can be frustrating, especially when you’re already trying to take care of yourself. Why these areas are so affected