Tight muscles might not be a muscle problem. New research from the founder of Polyvagal Theory confirms what we've seen in practice for years: your fascia and your nervous system are deeply connected. When one shifts, so does the other. Watch to learn what this means for your healing. Curious how fascia work can calm your nervous system? Book your introductory assessment session with Anders at Red Beard Somatic Therapy in Madison, WI. https://redbeardsomatictherapy.as.me/?appointmentType=7826880

Somatic movement isn’t just about muscles. It’s about how your nervous system feels safe enough to move. Voluntary (somatic) movement begins with acetylcholine (ACh) — the neurotransmitter that allows your brain to intentionally contract skeletal muscle. This is the signal that says: “I choose to move.” But movement quality depends just as much on inhibition as activation. That’s where GABA comes in. GABA helps quiet excessive neural firing, preventing over-tension, guarding, and rigidity. Witho