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We’re all guilty of holding ourselves awkwardly or tensing up when stressed, and the outcome can be bad for both our body and mind. ‘Tension occurs when our muscles remain semi-contracted for an extended period,’ explains Dr Gill Jenkins, advisor to Deep Heat. ‘The pain, which results from trigger points in the muscles or tightness of the muscles’ fascia lining, can be caused by repetitive actions.’ But how does this affect us and what can we do to manage it?
The dangers of tension
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