Why You Unconsciously Brace for ImpactHow muscle tension tricks your brain into feeling unsafe

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Rewiring Attachment Patterns

Chronic physical tension acts as a false alarm system that prevents genuine connection. Known as somatic armoring, this unconscious habit of jaw clenching or shoulder raising stems from early defense mechanisms against perceived criticism. Manually releasing this muscle tightness does more than relax the body; it fundamentally signals to the nervous system that the danger has passed.