The neck that carried perfectionism

The Neck That Carried Perfection

What happens when precision turns into pressure… and the body starts holding its breath?

In this episode of Deep Tissue Talks, Doris Martel takes you inside a treatment session with a figure skater dealing with persistent neck and shoulder tightness — a tension rooted not only in biomechanics, but in the quiet demand to never make a mistake.

Through hands-on manual therapy, fascial work along the arm–shoulder–neck chain, breath, and somatic exploration, this episode reveals how control, vigilance, and perfectionism can live in the body — and how release begins when safety replaces pressure.

You’ll discover:

• Why neck and shoulder pain is rarely just mechanical

• How arm and hand tension can silently overload the upper trapezius

• What precision sports teach us about control and fear of mistakes

• Why true performance doesn’t come from holding on tighter

• How presence creates freedom, fluidity, and confidence

This episode is for anyone who:

• Carries responsibility in their shoulders

• Feels tension even when they’re “resting”

• Strives for excellence but forgets to soften

• Wants to understand the deeper message behind physical pain

If you’re experiencing recurring pain or tension, consider reaching out to a licensed massage therapist, physical therapist, or a mental health professional trained in somatic approaches. Healing often happens faster when you’re supported.

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Because healing doesn’t start with force. It starts with safety.