ARE EMOTIONS WEAKENING YOUR BACK

Prolonged periods of negative thinking and emotions can weaken our physical body, causing all sorts of ailments, including back pain. If you experience chronic back pain, or you habitually strain your back, maybe look at what EMOTIONS are being held in.

Lumbago, or lower back pain, can originate in the muscles, nerves, bones, or joints. It accounts for a large percentage of workplace injuries and visits to the doctor. Causes can include amongst other things: • Stress and emotions (such as anger, depression)

Pain does not always reflect the extent of the damage. In some cases, the severity of pain in the lower back area can be unrelated to the extent of physical damage present. For example, a simple pulled muscle in the lower back can cause excruciating pain that can limit one’s ability to walk, while a herniated disc may be completely painless

HOW HOMEOPATHY WORKS

Homeopathy, recognises the body’s own healing power; as well as its ability to fight disease. Disease results when this healing power is disturbed by STRESS, a poor diet, lack of exercise, heredity, or environmental factors. The homeopathic remedy ENHANCES the body’s ability to heal itself, become strong and restore balance.

Symptoms of illness, such as BACK PAIN is the body communicating with us, drawing our attention to our need for rebalance and restore. Imbalance can consist of both PHYSICAL and EMOTIONAL  factors.

To ensure the most effective return to health, homeopaths must choose a remedy that matches, as accurately as possible, the symptoms of the main complaint as well as the overall physical and emotional states of the patient.

 CASE STUDY

Miss K’s problem started with slight stiffness in her right hip, which she ignored. A few months later the back became achy and stiff.  Shortly after that, her back seized up as she was lifting groceries out of her car. She could not move at all without unbearable pain, and had to stay in a hunched-over position for five minutes until the pain subsided enough for her to straighten up.

“Miss K described herself as being relatively healthy, with the exception of seasonal allergies and sinus troubles. When questioned, she mentioned having ANXIETY but made it clear it was not her focus, she was addressing “the emotional stuff”.

The selected homeopathic remedy RHUS TOX suited the specific type of pain; a few doses of this remedy resolved the problem. Mis K was surprised to report feeling STRONGER EMOTIONALLY. Her allergies improved and she enjoyed deeper sleep.

While treating back pain, become aware of any underlying EMOTIONAL ISSUES that need addressing. It is also a good idea use back strengthening exercises that will begin to rebuilding your core strength.

If pain persists it is best to seek medical help.