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What Your Tense Shoulders Are Telling You | Massage Therapy Insights
The shoulders and neck are classic holding zones for stress. When your nervous system stays in “fight or flight,” your muscles tighten as if bracing for impact. Over time, this becomes your default posture, leading to pain, fatigue, and headaches.

Nicole Longwell
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Forward Head Posture: How Massage Therapy Can Realign Your Body and Relieve Chronic Tension
When the head shifts forward from its optimal position over the shoulders, it increases the strain on the neck, shoulders, spine, and jaw. Over time, this misalignment may cause:
Chronic neck and shoulder tension
Headaches and migraines
TMJ discomfort
Poor breathing mechanics
Fatigue and eye strain
Numbness or tingling in the arms
Diminished nervous system regulation
Dizziness, vertigo, nausea

Nicole Longwell
Jul 31, 20252 min read


BEST sleeping position to FIX Neck Hump, Hunchback, or Forward Head Posture | Dr. Jon Saunders
When you sleep, your body spends hours in one posture. If that posture reinforces forward head alignment or rounded shoulders, the neck hump can worsen. Proper sleep positioning helps:

Nicole Longwell
Mar 8, 20242 min read


The Unsung Hero of Your Shoulders: Why Your Lower Traps Matter
The trapezius muscle is a large, triangular muscle that covers much of your upper back and neck. It's divided into three parts: upper, middle, and lower. While the upper traps often get overused, the lower traps have a distinct and essential job:
Depression of the Scapula: They pull your shoulder blades downward.
Adduction of the Scapula: They draw your shoulder blades together towards your spine.
Upward Rotation of the Scapula: They help rotate your shoulder blade

Nicole Longwell
Mar 29, 20193 min read


Issues from Forward Head Posture
In today’s screen-focused world, forward head posture (FHP) has become increasingly common—and increasingly harmful. Whether you’re working on a computer, scrolling on your phone, or driving, the head subtly drifts forward, placing enormous stress on the neck, spine, and nervous system.
What may start as mild stiffness can quietly progress into chronic pain, nerve compression, and degenerative spinal changes if left unaddressed.
Let’s break down what forward head posture is

Nicole Longwell
Aug 8, 20162 min read
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