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Chronic Muscle Tension / Tightness

Possible Buried Feelings
Fearanxietyhypervigilanceunresolved traumaneed for control

Possible Buried Beliefs

  • If I relax, I'll be hurt.
  • I have to stay braced to survive.

Healing Notes

Chronic muscle tension represents long-term survival bracing. GNM links it to motor conflicts and self-devaluation. Trauma research recognizes persistent muscular contraction as a protective adaptation. Spiritually, tension reflects difficulty trusting safety.

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