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How emotions show up in the body (and why it matters)

February 6, 2026 by Trea S. Branch

Black woman sitting at work desk with one hand on neck and another on lower back | how emotions are stored in the body

Back pain, chest tightness, or headaches may be signs your body is holding emotional stress. Here’s why paying attention matters for healing.

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