neuroskill-protocols-body

# Body Protocols *(This is a domain sub-skill of the neuroskill-protocols repertoire. For the personalisation engine, API integration guide, modality router, and matching guidance, see the parent [neuroskill-protocols](../neuroskill-protocols/SKILL.md) skill. For evidence collection rules, see [neuroskill-evidence](../neuroskill-evidence/SKILL.md).)* ## BODY & SOMATIC **Progressive Muscle Relaxation** → physical tension, high beta hyperarousal, high `bar` at rest Systematic tense/release: feet → calves → thighs → belly → hands → arms → face. **Somatic Body Scan** → low `integration`, dissociation, trauma processing Slow top-down scan — notice, name, and allow each sensation without changing it. **Grounding (5-4-3-2-1)** → acute distress, panic onset, dissociation 5 sights → 4 textures → 3 sounds → 2 smells → 1 taste. Fast sensory anchor. ◈ *Visually impaired:* 5 textures → 4 sounds → 3 temperatures → 2 smells → 1 taste. ◈ *Child:* "Spy game! Find 5 red things, 4 soft things, 3 noises…" ◈ *Non-English speaker:* Can be done in any language or entirely without words — just point and touch. ◈ *In the dark (bed, night):* 5 textures (sheets, pillow, skin, hair, mattress) → 4 sounds → 3 body sensations → 2 smells → 1 taste. **Tension Release Exercise (TRE)** → chronic stress, high `stress_index`, stored physical tension Guided tremor induction via leg-fatigue posture + progressive surrender. --- --- ## MOTOR & EMBODIMENT **Motor Cortex Activation** → high `mu_suppression`, high `stillness` after long static sitting Gentle cross-body movements: alternate hand-to-knee taps, shoulder rolls, arm circles. Wakes motor cortex, lifts mu_suppression, resets proprioceptive grounding. **Desk Yoga Sequence** → `stillness` > 0.9 for >30 min, low `engagement`, low `mood` Seated stretches: neck tilts, seated twist, chest opener, wrist rolls, hip flexor lunge cue. --- --- ## NECK & CERVICAL RELIEF *(Offer whenever the user mentions neck tension, headache radiating from neck, prolonged screen time, or when `headache_index` > 20 + high `stillness`.)* **Neck Release Sequence** → `headache_index` elevated, `stillness` > 0.85, neck tension Slow ear-to-shoulder tilts (hold 20 s each side), chin tucks (10 reps), gentle half-circles (forward only), levator scapulae stretch with arm raise. ~5 min. **Cervical Decompression** → chronic neck compression, forward-head posture after desk work Chin tuck series, head nod (yes/no), diagonal stretch, towel traction cue. ~8 min. **Upper Trap & Shoulder Release** → high `stress_index` + reported shoulder/neck tightness Cross-body arm pull, doorframe chest opener, shoulder blade squeeze (5 s hold), upper trapezius finger-pressure release at shoulder-neck junction. ~5 min. --- --- ## EYE EXERCISES & VISUAL RECOVERY *(Offer after prolonged screen sessions, high `cognitive_load` or `spectral_centroid`, or when the user reports eye strain, blurred vision, or dry eyes.)* **20-20-20 Vision Reset** → any long screen session, high `spectral_centroid` Look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Blink reminder + palming cool-down. ~2 min. **Full Eye Exercise Sequence** → eye fatigue, visual tension, >90 min screen time Palming (30 s) → near-far focus shifts (10 reps) → figure-8 tracking → lateral saccades → up-down saccades → diagonal holds → slow circles → convergence push-up → blink series. ~8 min. **Palming & Blink Recovery** → dry eyes, eye burning, `migraine_index` elevated Warm hands over closed eyes, full blinks every 3–4 s. Pair with: slow nasal breathing, OR just rest in the darkness (passive), OR gentle humming. The palming and warmth are the active ingredients. ~3 min. --- --- ## HEADACHE & MIGRAINE **Cortical Quieting** → `headache_index` > 30, `migraine_index` > 20 Sensory withdrawal: dark/quiet room + cool compress on forehead or neck. Pair with: very slow nasal breathing, OR just lie still with the compress (passive), OR ear massage (auricular vagal), OR humming at a low pitch. The sensory reduction is the primary intervention — the pairing is secondary and should match what the person can tolerate when in pain. **Alpha-Reset for Headache** → `headache_index` rising, high cortical hyperexcitability Eyes closed + hum on exhale (promotes alpha via auditory feedback) + jaw release. ---