Nov 18, 2024
How trauma affects the body: From muscle tension to digestive issues
Siddhartha JanaThe human body has the ability to store memories, and trauma can emerge physically as symptoms such as chronic muscle tightness in the neck and shoulders.
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Trauma can disturb the autonomic nerve system, causing hyperarousal or numbness, which can result in physical problems such digestive difficulties, headaches, and decreased immunity.
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"Memory triggers" are sensations or circumstances that trigger painful memories, causing bodily responses such as a beating heart or perspiration.
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Releasing trauma from the body is essential for holistic recovery, and activities like as meditation and body scans can help.
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Physical activities such as yoga, tai chi, and dance help to discharge accumulated trauma, facilitating relaxation and emotional processing.
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Therapeutic techniques such as somatic training, EMDR, and trauma-informed massage therapy can help relieve physical tension and integrate traumatic memories.
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