Stress and the Spine: What Chronic Tension Is Really Telling You with Dr. Rebecca Hopkins

In this episode of the NOOCI Podcast, founder Stephanie Tan sits down with chiropractor and wellness educator Rebecca Hopkins to explore why so many people carry chronic tension in their necks, shoulders, and backs — and how stress, posture, sleep, movement, and lifestyle all play a role.

Rebecca explains how the body responds to emotional and physical stress in the same way, often bracing and tightening as a form of protection. Over time, this can become the body’s default state. Together, they discuss the importance of daily movement, why walking is one of the most underrated tools for longevity, how sleep posture affects pain and recovery, and why women especially tend to put their own health last — particularly during motherhood.

This episode offers a grounded, holistic perspective on caring for your body with intention, showing t ...