When the Body Speaks Up – Stress, Coping and Pain

Why do we feel pain?
Many people seek out a physiotherapist, osteopath, chiropractor, or naprapath because of pain in the back, neck, shoulders, hips, or other parts of the body. Often we look for a physical cause – a blockage, a strain, an overload – but this is not always the whole answer.

Did you know that stress, worries, and emotional pressure are often just as important a part of the picture, or even the main cause?

What happens in your life shows up in your body
When we live with constant tension or restlessness, the body reacts. Muscles tighten, breathing becomes shallow, sleep is disturbed, and the body never fully relaxes. Over time this can lead to:

• Muscle tension and pain
• Inflammation in connective tissue and joints
• Reduced mobility
• Headaches and neck pain
• Back pain and stiffness
• Fatigue and poor sleep
• Increased vulnerability to injuries and illness

The psychosomatic connection
This is often called the psychosomatic connection – the interaction between body and mind. It does not mean “it’s all in your head.” On the contrary: psychological and social stressors can have very real physical effects, such as:

• Stress at work → neck tension and headaches
• Grief and worries → chest tightness or digestive problems
• Life burdens → stiffness, pain, and fatigue

Why look at the whole picture?
If we only treat the body, without addressing stress, emotions, and life circumstances, treatment may not be fully effective – or the problems may keep coming back.

But when physical treatment is combined with awareness, coping strategies, and mental tools, it strengthens the treatment and leads to better and more lasting results.

How I can help
I offer coaching and guidance where we look at the whole person – physical, psychological, and social. My approach can complement the treatment you may receive from a physician, physiotherapist, osteopath, or other practitioner, by adding guidance and tools for stress management and coping with life’s challenges. This can help you to:

• Learn to calm down the body’s stress response
• Reduce tension and pain
• Discover new ways of handling everyday challenges
• Gain more energy and balance
•Build inner strength and quality of life

An invitation
If you recognize that stress, worry, or life pressures play a role in your pain, then a holistic perspective may be the key to improvement.

Would you like to learn how stress and life challenges affect your pain – and how to take back control? Contact me for a discovery session – it might be the step that finally allows your body to relax.

I offer consultations in my office in Lillehammer and online.
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Book a session HERE

I invite you to check out my book:“Self-Discovery: The Challenging Path To A Fulfilling Life”

You might also want to consider my audio course on the app Insight Timer:
“Breaking Free From A Culture Of Fear, Guilt And Shame”

©2025 Jan Moller

Many people seek out a physiotherapist, osteopath, chiropractor, or naprapath because of pain in the back, neck, shoulders, hips, or other parts of the body. Often we look for a physical cause – a blockage, a strain, an overload – but this is not always the whole answer.

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