It takes years to find yourself in chronic back pain.  

Many people think back pain comes from pulling a certain muscle or moving wrong. Most likely your structural alignment has been out for a while and your muscle groups are not balanced.  Back pain is born through the way that we habitually move our bodies and the consequences of our physical action then take on certain rotations, contractions and dysfunctional patterns.  When the back begins to spasm,  that is usually the tip of the iceberg that lets you know that you need help in healing prolonged unhealthy postural patterns.

Build a Holistic Plan to relieve back pain for overall health and wellbeing.

I know…I know… that most people want to find a “fix” and feel better immediately when their backs hurt.  Who wants to live with back pain?

It is possible to go in for a massage session, a few physical therapy appointments, see a chiropractor or to get a prescription from your medical doctor to ease the pain.  These can all be helpful.  However,  is this what is going to help you live pain free in the future?

When any illness or pain calls you to bed, it is helpful to take the time to inquire into your self-care.  Ask yourself,  “How am I eating?”,  “Am I sleeping well?l”, “Do I get enough exercise?”, and “Am I dong whatever I need to do to feel healthy and vital?”  Do you realize the importance of putting your health first?

With our busy lifestyles, there are not many people who can answer yes to all of these.  So if you want to feel better, it is important to begin to prioritize your health.  And realize- that it took you some time to get into illness and/or pain and it may take a commitment to long-term exploration to re-connect to your wellness.

As a Craniosacral Therapy bodywork and healer,  I do get a lot of people who come in for one or two sessions and they do get relief for sure.  It’s easy to move into the back  fascial tissues and relieve the tension there. The clients are happy for a while.  But whatever relief you get there is most likely temporary, even with fascial work when it is only applied locally.  From my perspective after 15 years in the business of relieving pain, in order to feel health success, the people who dedicate themselves to a comprehensive health plan are the ones who walk away pain free longterm and able to do the things that excite them.  Clients who are proactive and even those who come in after an injury benefit best when they value their own health enough to do whatever it takes to find alignment on all the levels of their wellness. When we change our thoughts and bodies,we change the way we experience life.

So if you are facing chronic back pain, allow that be a signal to you that it would be a smart idea to holistically set your intention to creating a “health plan” to get better overall.  Clean up your diet, decrease your stress,  find an experience bodywork and commit to some long term goals to improve your sense of wellbeing. If you don’t care about your health, who will?

Life styles are based on the choices we make day in and day out.  We are creatures of habit, so start slow and make small decisions that are easy to change.  This is not an all or nothing situation unless you are very ill.  You’ll be surprised if you pace yourself and find the right support team how much better you will feel!

For a local  Upledger Certified Craniosacral Therapist and Structural Integration Practitioner in Columbus, Ohio, contact Sharon Hartnett

Call:  (614) 372-6598

Locations in Victorian Village and Johnstown, Ohio

www.massageincolumbusohio.com