If you answered yes to any of these questions, your body is overworking.

Overworked and out of balance . . .

If it’s hard to move your head without also moving your shoulders, you are holding too much tension in your neck. This extra strain takes your body out of balance. So you slouch or arch your back. This triggers more tension in your shoulders, arms and hands — tension that can lead to pain.

An important signal . . .

Just as a poorly built structure deteriorates more quickly than a well-built one, imbalances can erode your health and sense of well-being. Even something as localized as neck tension can make your whole body uncomfortable or fatigued, affecting your productivity and ability to handle stress.

Now, experiment with letting go of the tension. . .