Winton Eliott
Trauma is a situation or event that surpasses your capacity to rely on or protect yourself. It leaves you helpless.
“Trauma is an event or experience that overwhelms your capacities to depend on or protect yourself,” according to the preceding quote.
Even after you’ve intellectually processed a traumatic occurrence, your body may be reactivated by it, as if the event is happening again in the present moment.
What trauma do you hold in your hips?
The hips are a common site of stored trauma. This is because the hips are where we hold much of our emotional weight.
Trauma can manifest physically as pain in the hip area, tightness, or a restricted range of motion. It can also show up emotionally as feeling stuck, disconnected, or fearful.
Trauma often gets stored in the hips because this is where we hold our emotions. The hips are also the foundation of our physical structure and support our entire body.
When we experience trauma, it can be difficult to let go and move on. The hips are a reminder of what we have been through and can hold us back from fully healing.
However, by working through the trauma that is stored in our hips, we can release the past and move forward into the future.
How to release trauma from your hips
There are simple ways to heal trauma from your hips.
Somatic experiencing (SE)
Somatic experiencing (SE) is a naturalistic approach to healing trauma that was developed by Peter Levine.
It uses different techniques to help you become more aware of and release the physical manifestations of trauma in your body. These physical manifestations can include muscle tension, shallow breathing, and rapid heartbeat.
By becoming more aware of these symptoms and learning how to release them, you can begin healing the trauma stored in your body.
SE is based on the premise that trauma is a natural response to an overwhelming event and that the human body is designed to heal from trauma.
With the help of a trained SE practitioner, you can learn to trust your body’s innate ability to heal and move through the experience of trauma.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a type of therapy that was developed to help people heal from trauma. It uses various techniques to help you process and release the emotions associated with your trauma.
EMDR has been shown to be an effective trauma treatment, and it can be used in conjunction with other therapies.
In EMDR therapy, the therapist will guide you through a series of eye movements, or other bilateral stimulation, while you focus on the traumatic event.
Eye movements are thought to help reduce the negative emotions associated with the trauma.
EMDR is a short-term therapy, and it is typically completed in 8-12 sessions. If you are interested in exploring EMDR therapy, please talk to your therapist about whether it may be right for you.
Yoga
Yoga is a mind-body practice that can help manage the symptoms of trauma.
Trauma can cause lasting changes in the body and nervous system, leading to physical manifestations of trauma, such as chronic pain or tension, and emotional reactions, such as anxiety or depression.
Yoga can help to calm the nervous system and release the physical manifestations of trauma from the body.
In addition, yoga can help you develop a greater sense of self-awareness and self-compassion, which can help you manage the emotions associated with your trauma.
If you are interested in exploring yoga as a tool for managing your trauma, it is important to find a class that is taught by a certified instructor who has experience working with trauma survivors.
Talk therapy
Talk therapy is a type of psychotherapy that can help you process and make sense of your trauma. It can also provide you with tools to cope with trauma symptoms like anxiety and depression.
Talk therapy is typically provided by credentialed mental health professionals, such as psychologists, social workers, and counselors.
During talk therapy, you will meet with your therapist on a regular basis to discuss your experiences and how you are coping.
Your therapist will provide guidance and support as you work through your emotions. In addition, they can teach you healthy coping skills to help you manage your symptoms.
If you are interested in pursuing talk therapy, be sure to ask your doctor for referrals.
The takeaway
There are many effective treatments for trauma, and the best approach depends on your individual needs.
If you are struggling to cope with the symptoms of trauma, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional to explore your treatment options.
With the help of a therapist or other mental health professional, you can begin working through your trauma and start on the road to recovery.
These physical manifestations can include muscle tension, shallow breathing, and rapid heartbeat.
By becoming more aware of these symptoms and learning how to release them, you can begin healing the trauma stored in your body.
