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Psoas: the survival muscle where stress really lives

Most people believe stress lives in the mind. But the body reacts first. And there is one muscle that reveals how long you’ve been living in survival mode — the psoas. The psoas muscle, often called the “survival muscle,” connects the lumbar spine to the legs and activates instantly during the fight-or-flight response. When your nervous system detects danger, the psoas contracts to prepare your body to run, defend, or protect. If stress becomes chronic, the psoas may remain partially contracted for months or even years. Over time, this can lead to: – lower back pain – tight hips – shallow breathing – nervous system dysregulation – constant internal tension Stress is not just psychological. It is neurological and muscular. In this episode of Habit Code, we explore: – how the psoas connects to the sympathetic nervous system – why stress tightens this muscle first – how survival mode becomes your baseline – how to safely regulate and release tension – how daily habits reshape your stress tolerance When you calm the muscle, you calm the nervous system. When you regulate the body, you expand your capacity. Small daily habits rewire survival into stability. #HabitCode