what i am learning is that to help combat my extreme stress is to stretch as part of my daily physical activities. stress bottles up the body constricting various muscles in the body - thus a tension (or stress) headache, neck ache etc. i personally have experienced my back being hunched over from my stress. this has caused numerous symptoms including upper back pain, difficulty breathing, bad posture, headaches and more.
having an arched back is also a sign of lack of confidence. i am consciously aware of this fact and attempt to correct my posture by stretching, sitting on firm surfaces, keeping both my feet on the ground and exercising. stress is extremely damaging to the body and emotional well being. take the time to stretch.
michael
