Do you really mean it when you say that someone gives you ‘a pain in the back’? If they cause a lot of stress for you, that could be exactly what’s happening.
We tend to use words that describe how we feel. Getting a pain in the back, the neck, the rear–those are all real feelings that can turn into real honest-to-goodness pain.
Stressful emotions can cause back pain. Here’s how:
Think of a stressful situation or person for a moment.
What happens to your body when you feel stressed? Some part gets tight. Muscles get tense.
Is it your jaw? Your upper shoulders? Or, do the muscles in your lower back tighten up?
How can you get rid of the pain in your back naturally?
- Meditation can help. When you learn to meditate you become an observer. Things are not so stressful because you just let them happen without emotional involvement.
- Breathing can help. Deep, even breathing settles down bodies.
- Exercise helps. We were born to move! When we stop moving, stress builds up. You need active movement! Choose something you enjoy and JUST DO IT!
This may seem very simplistic. In fact, way too simple especially if you have a lot of pain. But here’s the deal:
Bodies heal all the time.
The more help you, yourself, can give your body the quicker Continue reading How Stress Causes Back Pain and How to Get Rid of Stress-Induced Pain
