The 7 Most Common Body Areas For Dearmouring
Discover which parts of your body are most sensitive to stored tension and trauma, and how dearmouring can help.
The 7 Most Common Body Areas For Dearmouring
The 7 Most Common Body Areas For Dearmouring
Our bodies hold emotions and experiences in specific places. Through years of research and practical experience, 7 body areas have been identified where tension, trauma, and emotional blockages most commonly accumulate. In this article, I'll guide you through each of these areas and explain why they're so important for dearmouring work.
Why These 7 Areas?
The 7 areas we most commonly encounter in dearmouring work aren't randomly chosen. They correspond to important emotional and energetic centers in the body, and are places where we as humans often hold tension in response to stress, trauma, or difficult experiences.
These areas are:
- The jaw and face
- The throat and neck
- The chest and heart
- The solar plexus (diaphragm)
- The belly and stomach
- The pelvis and hips
- The legs and feet
Let's discuss each area in detail.
1. The Jaw and Face
Why Tension Accumulates Here
The jaw is one of the most common places where people unconsciously hold tension. Think about clenching your jaw during stress, or tightening your facial muscles when worried. This chronic tension can lead to:
- Jaw problems (TMJ/TMD)
- Headaches and migraines
- Teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Tense facial muscles
Emotional Connection
The jaw often holds onto unspoken words, suppressed anger, or situations where you've held yourself back. Many people who learned as children to "be quiet" or not express their opinions carry this tension in their jaw.
Dearmouring Approach
In dearmouring work on the jaw, we focus on gentle, conscious touch and pressure points around the jaw, temples, and cheeks. This can help release stored tension and may lead to emotional releases such as crying or expressing long-held feelings.
2. The Throat and Neck
Why Tension Accumulates Here
The throat and neck are connected to communication and expression. Many people experience chronic tension here, which can manifest as:
- A lump in the throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Stiff neck and shoulders
- Sore throat without medical cause
Emotional Connection
The throat holds onto unspoken truths, suppressed emotions, and situations where you couldn't express yourself. People who struggle with setting boundaries or speaking their truth often feel tension in this area.
Dearmouring Approach
Dearmouring work on the throat requires extra care and trust. With gentle touch around the neck and shoulders, stored tension can be released. Vocal expression (singing, toning, speaking) can support this process.
3. The Chest and Heart
Why Tension Accumulates Here
The chest area, including the heart, is where we hold emotional pain, grief, and heartbreak. Physical manifestations can include:
- Constricted feeling in the chest
- Shallow breathing
- Numbness in the heart area
- Chronic tension in chest muscles
Emotional Connection
This area holds grief, loss, disappointment in relationships, and the feeling of not being loved. It can also symbolize protection - an "armor" to protect your vulnerable heart.
Dearmouring Approach
Work on the chest area often combines gentle touch with breathwork. It can help you feel and release deeper emotions like grief and loss, creating space for more openness and connection.
4. The Solar Plexus (Diaphragm)
Why Tension Accumulates Here
The solar plexus, the area between your ribcage and navel, is connected to personal power and self-confidence. Tension here can manifest as:
- Butterflies in the stomach (chronically)
- Breathing problems
- Digestive issues
- A knot in your stomach
Emotional Connection
This area holds feelings of powerlessness, shame, inferiority, and fear of showing yourself. It's also where we control and hold on out of fear.
Dearmouring Approach
Dearmouring the solar plexus can be deep work because this area often carries much protection. Gentle pressure and breathwork can help release control and reconnect with your own power.
5. The Belly and Stomach
Why Tension Accumulates Here
The belly is our "second brain" with an extensive nervous system. Chronic tension here often manifests as:
- Stomach pain and digestive complaints
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Bloated feeling
- Anxiety and unrest in the belly
Emotional Connection
The belly holds anxiety, insecurity, and "gut feelings." It's also connected to early attachment experiences and safety. Many people pull in their belly out of shame or to protect themselves.
Dearmouring Approach
Belly work can be very emotional because this area is so vulnerable. Gentle, respectful touch can help release chronic tension and can lead to deep relaxation and a sense of safety.
6. The Pelvis and Hips
Why Tension Accumulates Here
The pelvis is perhaps the most complex area for dearmouring. It holds onto:
- Sexual trauma
- Shame around sexuality
- Birth trauma
- Relationship trauma
- Chronic pelvic floor tension
Emotional Connection
The pelvis is connected to sexuality, creativity, pleasure, and life force. Trauma in this area can lead to being disconnected from these aspects of yourself. It can also hold shame, guilt, and fear.
Dearmouring Approach
Pelvic work requires the most care, consent, and trust. It can only be done with explicit consent and in a very safe setting. External massage of hips, upper legs, and belly can already release much tension. Internal pelvic work (vaginal or anal) is highly specialized work that should only be done by trained professionals.
7. The Legs and Feet
Why Tension Accumulates Here
Legs and feet are often overlooked, but they literally carry all our tension. Manifestations can include:
- Restless legs
- Chronically tense calves
- Difficulty with grounding
- Weak or stiff ankles
Emotional Connection
Legs are connected to movement - literally and figuratively. They hold "fight or flight" tension, the feeling of being stuck, or always having to move/flee. Feet are our connection to the earth and grounding.
Dearmouring Approach
Work on the legs can help release pent-up energy through trembling, shaking, or movement. Foot massage and grounding exercises can help you feel more connected to yourself and the earth.
How Does Dearmouring Work On These Areas?
In dearmouring work, we don't just work physically, but create a safe space where your body can follow its own wisdom. The process usually includes:
- Preparation: Intake, consent, explanation of what to expect
- Grounding: Breathwork and awareness exercises to be present
- Gentle touch: With consent, pressure points and massage of tense areas
- Space for emotions: Whatever comes (crying, laughing, anger) is welcome
- Integration: Time to land and integrate what has been released
Important Considerations
Safety First
- Dearmouring is not a replacement for medical treatment or psychotherapy
- Only work with qualified, experienced practitioners
- With trauma history, professional guidance is essential
- Consent and boundaries are sacred - you can always say "stop"
- Don't expect a "quick fix" - healing is a process
Contraindications
Dearmouring is not suitable for everyone. Be extra careful or avoid dearmouring with:
- Acute psychosis or severe psychiatric conditions without stabilization
- Pregnancy (certain techniques)
- Recent surgeries or injuries in relevant areas
- Active inflammations or infections
- Unprocessed severe trauma without therapeutic support
Always discuss your specific situation with a qualified practitioner and your treating physician.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to work on all 7 areas?
No, absolutely not. Many people start with one or two areas where they feel the most tension. It's your own journey - you determine the pace and direction.
Does it hurt?
Dearmouring can be uncomfortable because you're releasing tension you may have held for years. But it should never be unbearably painful. Always communicate with your practitioner about what you're feeling.
How many sessions do I need?
This is different for everyone. Some people feel change after one session, others prefer to build up a longer series. It's not a race - go at your own pace.
Can I do this myself?
Some gentle self-massage and breathwork you can do at home, but deeper dearmouring work requires professional guidance. The safety and expertise of an experienced practitioner is valuable, especially for sensitive areas.
Conclusion: Listening To Your Body
These 7 body areas aren't strict categories but a map to better understand your body. Every body is unique and has its own story to tell. Dearmouring offers a way to hear that story, release tension where it has accumulated, and create more space for vitality, connection, and wellbeing.
The most important thing is to listen to your own body. Which area is asking for attention? Where do you feel chronic tension? Start there, with gentleness, patience, and respect for your own process.
References and Further Reading
- Levine, P. (2010). In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
- Van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
- Caldwell, C. (2018). Bodyfulness: Somatic Practices for Presence, Empowerment, and Waking Up in This Life
- Rosenberg, S. (2017). Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve
Ready For The Next Step?
If you want to learn more about dearmouring or book a session, please contact us. We're happy to guide you on your journey to more physical freedom and wellbeing.
