Objective: Decompress the cervical spine and down-regulate the nervous system.

Clinical Logic: High-focus work triggers a subtle "startle response" where the shoulders rise and roll forward. This compresses the Vagus Nerve, which can keep you in a sympathetic (fight/flight) state. By releasing this area first, we lower your anxiety baseline, allowing the rest of the body to relax.

Zone A: The Cervical & Trapezius Complex

Target: Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae.

The Issue: These muscles physically "shrug" with stress, leading to tension headaches.

The Fix: Slow, melting myofascial glide to depress the shoulders away from the ears.

Zone B: The Thoracic & Lumbar Spine

Target: Deep Erectors, Rhomboids.

The Issue: Sitting causes the upper back to round forward (kyphosis), over-stretching the Rhomboids, while the lower back tightens to compensate.

The Fix: Scapular mobilization to "unstick" the shoulder blades and rhythmic compression for the spine.