In the daily rush to get things done, a lot can go unnoticed—even in our own bodies. With so much to do and so little time in the day to do it, it can be easy to overlook or even ignore aches and pains, hunger and thirst, and more. But through those physical twinges and soreness, our bodies may be communicating deeper issues; it’s important to pay attention.
In her bestselling book You Can Heal Your Life, Louise Hay links back problems with problems in the psyche. Money woes are associated with lower back pain. Guilt can cause problems in the midback. Feeling unloved may manifest in the upper back. Tune in to how your back feels in this moment and consider whether it is trying to tell you something. Design positive affirmations to help correct these issues.