EPISODE · Nov 16, 2025 · 12 MIN
Stretching the Stress Out: The Psychiatry of Neuromuscular Release | Ep 39
from No-Nonsense Psychiatry Practical Mental Health Lets Talk Together · host markjohnskay
Your muscles are the "physical memory" of your stress. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we look at the link between chronic muscle tension and the brain’s fear response. We’re moving past "flexibility" to look at how stretching acts as a biological signal to the brain that the danger has passed. We provide three actionable stretches—focusing on the jaw, neck, and hips—to help you manually deactivate your "fight-or-flight" response and lower your baseline anxiety.
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Your muscles are the "physical memory" of your stress. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we look at the link between chronic muscle tension and the brain’s fear response. We’re moving past "flexibility" to look at how stretching acts as a biological signal to the brain that the danger has passed. We provide three actionable stretches—focusing on the jaw, neck, and hips—to help you manually deactivate your "fight-or-flight" response and lower your baseline anxiety.
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