Releasing the fascia in your traps will help far beyond just regulating your nervous system. When your stress causes tension build up, that also can lead to neck pain, migraines, jaw pain, poor posture, poor lymph flow, etc. Practicing this gentle release with a myofascial ball can be extremely helpful. Place it in between your shoulder blade and collarbone, then apply gentle pressure against the corner of a wall.

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