And How Neuro Emotional Technique May Help

By Kelly Engel, DC 

Many people suffer from chronic aches, headaches, digestive issues, or unexplained pain without realizing that stress plays a significant role. Over time, unresolved stress can become stored in the body, causing pain that feels persistent, confusing, and hard to treat. 

When the body perceives stress from daily pressures, grief, trauma, or worry, it activates the nervous system’s fight-or-flight response. Stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline increase heart rate, tighten muscles, and sharpen alertness. Over time, muscles stay tense, inflammation rises, digestion slows, and the brain becomes more sensitive to pain signals. Neck and shoulder pain, jaw clenching, tension headaches, low-back pain, gastrointestinal discomfort, fatigue, and flare-ups of chronic conditions commonly follow. 

Research increasingly supports the mind–body connection, showing that emotional stress affects muscle function, immune responses, and how the brain processes pain. The Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) is a structured mind–body approach designed to identify and release physiological stress responses linked to unresolved emotional experiences. Using a gentle method that focuses on the nervous system and body awareness, NET helps the body reset stress patterns that may contribute to physical symptoms. 

NET does not replace medical evaluation or treatment. Instead, it works alongside conventional care by addressing the stress component of pain. For many people, recognizing and releasing stored stress allows the body to relax, heal, and respond more fully to treatment—sometimes leading to relief where pain once seemed unexplained. To learn more or to schedule a consultation about how NET can help your body release stress, restore balance, and support lasting well-being, call 716-648-7613 today to begin your healing journey. Learn more about Dr. Kelly Engel at https://safeharborchiropractic.com.