![How I Melted Away Years Of Chronic Neck & Shoulder Tension](https://mindbodygreen-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_2000,h_1200,g_auto,fl_lossy,f_jpg/org/d5wu53bhjk6cd9kn3.jpg)
Relaxed is not a word I reach for when describing myself. Whether I’m trying to sink into a savasana pose or settle into writing an article, letting go of tension has always been a struggle for me. I thought my regular exercise, magnesium supplement before bed, and (of course) working on my mental health were enough to calm my mind and muscles. But I severely underestimated the physical pressure my body was enduring—specifically, my poor shoulders and neck.