I have empirically observed that talking with friends about problems, meditation, and other things that help me carry less stress in my body significantly reduc

I have empirically observed that talking with friends about problems, meditation, and other things that help me carry less stress in my body significantly reduces or eliminates my back and neck pain. My hypothesis is that my back and neck muscles have nervous tissue in them and the level of muscle tension is influenced by the state of my brain. The body keeps the score.