The Link Between Muscle Tightness and Trauma | Doctor Explains
Tight muscles that won’t release no matter how much you stretch? As a sports medicine doctor, here’s what I’ve seen — and why your nervous system could be the missing link.
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Most people think tight muscles mean poor mobility, not enough stretching, or weakness.
But after years of clinical experience, I’ve realized one key factor is often overlooked: your nervous system.
In this video, I explain how *chronic stress, trauma, and overactive sympathetic tone* are often responsible for lingering muscle tightness — and why your body may be holding onto more than just physical strain.
🧠 Nervous system dysregulation can show up as:
Chronic tension in traps, glutes, hamstrings
Unexplained pain patterns
“Nothing works” frustration despite stretching
🎯 What we cover:
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Why are your muscles tight
1:00 - Mind and Body Connection
1:13 - Nervous System (SNS and PNS)
1:20 - Sympathetic Nervous System
1:35 - Parasympathetic System
2:00 - Muscle Tension is Related to Stored Stress
3:02 - Consider You Internal Psychological State
3:52 - Resources (Linked Below in the Description)
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Dr. Sonam Maghera, MD is a Sports & Interventional Medicine physician in Ottawa, Canada. She focuses on non-surgical treatments for joint, tendon, and ligament injuries, including ultrasound-guided procedures, PRP, PRF, hyaluronic acid, and regenerative therapies. Her mission is to help patients move better, recover faster, and avoid unnecessary surgery.
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