Relieve Back Pain Caused by Emotional Burdens

I can’t wrap up this conversation without diving into the physical toll of carrying blame—because let’s face it, blame isn’t just an emotional burden; it’s a physical one, too.

Show of hands... who’s been feeling that nagging tension in their shoulders lately? Tight back? Stiff neck? Yep, you’re not alone.

Our bodies are constantly talking to us. They’re brilliant communicators—but the problem is, we don’t always take the time to listen. When it comes to bearing the weight of blame, many women find it shows up in their back, shoulders, or neck. It’s like our body is waving a red flag, saying, “Hey! This isn’t yours to carry!”

Now, as we’ve been talking about releasing blame—letting go of the emotional junk that isn’t serving us—you might notice some physical shifts. Maybe the pain starts to ease, maybe it lingers. From what I’ve seen, it depends on how deep those emotions are stuck. (This is my well-educated observation, not hard science—but you know what they say: the body keeps the score!)

Holistic wellness is all about addressing the whole person. Sometimes we treat the physical first, and sometimes the emotional healing comes first. But the two are absolutely connected. As you continue to release the burden of blame, you may find that your back pain, shoulder stiffness, and neck tension start to feel like they have less of a hold on you. Because guess what? That burden isn’t yours anymore.

Let me share a little wisdom that changed the game for me—a fantastic chiropractor once recommended the best back therapy for post-emotional release, and I swear by it. Here’s what to do:

1. Vitamin C is your new best friend: Take 1500 mg of Vitamin C throughout the day. I’m a huge fan of Young Living’s Super C because it also includes essential oils, which add another layer of support. Why Vitamin C? It fights inflammation and surprise—those stuck emotions are inflammatory to the body.

2. Epsom salt soaks for the win: Run yourself a nice, warm 40-minute bath. Add 3.5 cups of Epsom salts (yes, that much) to the water. Before you pour the salts in, add a generous amount of your favorite essential oils directly to the salts—this helps disperse the oils evenly. Not only does this soothe the muscles, but it also works on pulling out those deep, lingering emotions stored in your bones, ligaments, and joints.

3. Consistency is key: Repeat this bath 3-4 times a week until your body starts to feel lighter, looser, and back to its fit, free self.

   
   

So here’s the invitation: As you release blame emotionally, don’t forget to give your physical body the care it deserves. Treat it, listen to it, and let it release what it doesn’t need to hold onto anymore. Freedom feels amazing—inside and out!