11/09/2026
Stress doesn’t always announce itself with the thought, “I’m stressed.”
Sometimes we notice changes in the body first — more muscle tension, disrupted sleep, headaches, digestive changes, or aches that seem more noticeable during demanding periods.
There are real physiological reasons why stress can be experienced physically. The brain and body are continually communicating and responding to what is happening within us and around us.
That doesn’t mean every ache or symptom is caused by stress. Bodies are complex, and persistent, new or concerning symptoms deserve appropriate assessment.
But what is happening in our lives and what we experience in our bodies aren’t entirely separate.
Over the coming weeks, I’ll explore some of these connections — and also explain a little more about Bowen Therapy and the gentle approach I use in my clinic.
Does this feel familiar to you?