One of the things I notice frequently in clinic is how many neurodiverse adults and children carry significant tension in the jaw, neck, shoulders and breathing muscles. Often this is not simply a “tight muscle” problem. The nervous system is constantly processing sound, stimulation, social interaction, environments, emotions and sensory information. For many neurodiverse people, that processing load can become exhausting for the body over time. The body then begins adapting. Common signs can...

When Tension Doesn’t Fully Let Go Neck and shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek bodywork. For many, the discomfort isn’t constant but keeps returning — especially during busy or stressful periods. What’s often missed is that ongoing neck and shoulder tension is rarely just a local muscle issue. It is frequently connected to posture, breathing patterns, and how the body has been coping overall. Bowen Therapy in Naarden offers a gentle, whole-body approach when neck and...

it Speaks through your Body You can explain your stress. You can describe your childhood. You understand your patterns. And yet your shoulders still rise. Your stomach still tightens. Your jaw still braces before you even realise something has triggered you. It can feel frustrating. Especially when you have done the inner work. But here is something simple and powerful. Your nervous system does not speak English. It speaks sensation. Your Body Is Always Listening Your nervous system is not...