Back Pain and Emotions
Posted on 17. Sep, 2010 by drchris in Ask Dr. Chris
The problem with back pain, is that it is not always has an obvious cause. Just as stress and emotional upset can cause headaches and shoulder tension, it can also cause back pain.
It can go the other way too, for example common emotions caused by chronic back pain include depression, irritation and hopelessness.
So what can you do to resolve emotional back ache, or emotions caused by your pain?
The rule of thumb is to listen to what you are trying to tell yourself, learn what is stressing you out, and put a plan of action together – a strategy to cope.
This can include avoiding unnecessary stress – such as the stress you put upon yourself, or it can be learning active ways to resolve stressful situations. It can also include building your resistance to stress, or your ability to handle more.
The most effective ways to build your resilience are of course things like exercise and meditation which actively turn off the stress centres of the brain. Chiropractic will also help as it seems to work both on the physical source of the pain, and many feel ‘better in themselves’ after being treated to.
Then there are simple techniques such as EFT (emotional freedom technique) or TFT (thought field therapy) – more about which can be found in the download section of this website:
http://www.thepainreliefcentres.co.uk/Patients_Only_Download_Area.asp
If you want to really find out the power of EFT then I strongly recommend contacting Glynes Mewton at www.supportedjourneys.co.uk
Over the years I’ve had many people come to me feeling low, even depressed, but as their spine starts moving more, and they make consistent, steady improvements in lifestyle their mood improves. I once had a manic depressive say he stopped getting such roller coaster rides of emotions once he started chiropractic.
If you want to discuss any of this further, or feel your aches and pains have a more emotional rather than physical cause, then feel free to contact me – and we’ll figure out an appropriate strategy for you.
Best of Health
Dr Chris
The Pain Relief Centres – Home of Natural Pain Relief
