We all know what it feels like to carry tension in the neck. That creeping stiffness after a long day at the desk, the tight jaw when we’re stressed, or the shoulders that seem to live up by our ears. But your neck isn’t just an isolated area of tension, it’s part of a whole system that links directly to your breathing, your posture, and even your pelvic floor.

Let’s unpack why necks get tight, what this does to your 360° breathing and pelvic floor, and what you can do to change the pattern.