Why Your Body Keeps Score: Understanding Somatic Responses to Stress

Stress is not just in your mind. It often leaves a lasting imprint on your body. From tense shoulders and headaches to an unsettled stomach or a racing heart, your nervous system can hold onto stress signals long after the moment has passed.

In this post, we explore why “the body keeps score,” what somatic responses are, and how you can begin to work with your body to release stored stress. You will learn the most common physical signs that your body is carrying stress, why these patterns happen, and practical steps to start feeling more grounded and at ease.

If you have been feeling “stuck” in stress, this post will help you understand the mind-body connection and offer simple ways to support both.