Wellbeing Blog
The Connection Between Jaw Tension and Pelvic Tension
Do you experience jaw clenching, TMJ discomfort, or a feeling of tightness in your face?
Or perhaps tension in your pelvis, lower back, or a sense of holding deep in your body?
In craniosacral therapy we understand the body as an interconnected system — not separate parts.
The Role of Tears in Emotional Release and Nervous System Regulation
Tears are one of the body’s most natural and intelligent forms of emotional release—yet for many, they are wrapped in shame, discomfort, or suppression.
From an early age, we may have received messages such as “don’t be too sensitive,” “stop crying,” or “be strong.” These experiences shape how we relate to our emotions and, over time, can lead to a disconnection from the body’s natural regulatory processes.
In the language of neurobiology and nervous system regulation, suppressing tears is not just emotional—it becomes physiological.
The Role of the Nervous System in Physical and Mental Health
We often speak about stress as something happening in the mind.
But modern neuroscience and somatic research now show us something deeper:
Stress is not just a mental experience — it is a physiological one, lived and stored in the body.