How to Release Tension in Your Body

When we go through a lot of trauma, it takes a toll on our overall health.

It affects us psychologically, emotionally, and physically.

In my debut book, "City of Serpents," I was vulnerable sharing my story. It was meant to help you get over your traumas - psychologically, spiritually, and emotionally.

While the book has helped thousands of people heal and some change their mind about suicide, there is one more step in the healing process.

That step is on a physical level. To fully heal, you must address the psychological, spiritual, emotional, and the physical aspect.

Our bodies store trauma in our psoas muscle, the hips, and for some, in the back (on the sides of the spine). It's the muscle near your pelvis. 

Even though "City of Serpents," heals you and makes you feel magnitudes better, we must address the psoas (and back, for some).

The way to do that is to use a psoas release tool (pictured below). 

As you see the woman in the photo is laying on the tool. You want to make sure there's even pressure on both sides of your body.

At first you may not find the tense spot. While reducing the weight on the tool, gently position your body forward and backward to find it. You'll know when you've got it. It's going to feel slightly painful, yet it'll feel good.

Be sure not to put all of your weight to one side as that may cause numbness in your leg on that side.

You'll notice your body is very tight and tense. Simply hang out in that position for 30-60 seconds. You will eventually feel your body drop to the floor in relief as you feel the tension release.

Don't spend too much time on it. 60 seconds is plenty. I recommend using this one day on, one day off. Or one day on, two days off. For example, use it today, but not tomorrow. Or use it today, but not tomorrow or the day after.

You can also use it for your back and glutes. A lot of tension is stored in the back for some who experienced a lot of trauma.

Start from your lower back. Hang out for 30-60 seconds - until you start to feel a release. At first you might be scared to let go but don't worry, the body will release and you'll be able to fall back towards the tool and floor.

Then position the release tool about an inch or two higher by scooting your body backward. 

Repeat the process until you reach your shoulder blades. 

If you clench your jaw, rest the back of your head on the tool and you'll feel the muscles that are attached to your jaw loosen up.

After a couple of weeks, you'll notice you don't really need to use the psoas release tool often.

You can get the psoas release tool here. It's the one I use. But you're free to use any psoas release tool you'd like.

Disclaimer 1: this is not my psoas release tool. I don't earn any money from it. I don't get any referral commissions from it either. 

Disclaimer 2: this is not medical advice. Consult a doctor prior to using the psoas release tool mentioned in this blog.