my spine let go into the water , I could feel grief pour through me and memories from childhood run through my mind . I could feel my upper thighs release their contraction as anxiety and loneliness bubbled up through me . I could feel the fear and burden be released from my shoulders and neck area .
Although everyone is different and there are no ( known ) absolute places in the body where outright emotions are stored , there are certain places which tend to accumulate specific types of emotions . Below , I want to share with you nine of the most common types of muscle pain and what underlying emotions are connected to them .
1 . Shoulder Tension = Burdens and Responsibilities When we feel weighed down by the stress of life , we tend to accumulate these feelings within our shoulders . Ever heard the expression “ carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders ”? Shoulder tension seems to be intimately linked to social and emotional responsibilities , including unconsciously carrying the burden of other people ’ s pain . As such , many empaths , healers and caretakers struggle with chronic shoulder muscle tension
2 . Neck Tension = Fear and Repressed Self-Expression Neck tension is often connected to throat chakra issues such as the inability to communicate clearly or be your authentic self around others . Fear and anxiety are also frequently stored in this area , particularly as a physical response to danger ( as the neck is a vulnerable area ) or strange environments . Neck muscle tension is also related to trust issues .
3 . Upper Back = Grief , Sorrow , and Sadness Unexpressed and unreleased sadness tends to build up within the upper back region . As this area is close to the heart , it is also where emotions connected to heartbreak and loss are stored . For instance , if you carry around grief regarding a loved one or your family at large , you will likely feel tense in this area .