BSR – A simple solution to tension, pain and headaches Do you suffer from headaches, back pain, joint pain or arthritis? Perhaps you wake up with a stiff back or complain of numbness in the fingers and toes, tingling sensations or debilitating migraines? The effects of stored body stress may have diverse effects, ranging from muscle tension and discomfort to systemic imbalances such as infertility, heartburn, hyperactivity in children and a myriad of other complaints. Body Stress Release was founded in South Africa in 1981 and is now practiced in the UK, Japan, US, Australia and Europe.