The Connection Between Body and Mind

Have you ever felt intense back pain that you thought was caused by “sleeping funny?” Have you ever bent over to tie your shoes, but were not able to straighten up afterward? When intense back or neck pain happens seemingly out of the blue, one of the things you may be experiencing is psychosomatic pain. This is defined as a pain that can manifest physically, but originates from mental or emotional causes.

A simple example of this is what physically happens to your body during a negative emotion, such as anger or fear. If your computer hard drive crashed and important files were lost, you would feel more tense. As a result, your muscles would be tighter and your normal range of motion would be decreased, leaving you more likely to experiences strains. Normal, everyday motions such as tying your shoes or looking over your shoulder can become difficult.

This imbalance can even be magnified by pre-existing conditions. Chiropractors work to maximize your muscle and joint movement, therefore minimizing your chances of physical pain from your state of mind.