The Top Five Subtle Body Treatments for Back Pain
Don’t laugh when you see me walking down the street. In my life I have broken my neck in a hard bicycling fall and had rods inserted into my lower spine after plummeting to the ground in a skydiving accident.
I walk a bit funny because they put my leg back together crookedly. It was not the doctor’s fault – he did the best he could. I am not about to get my leg fixed. I’ll wear it crooked, thank you very much. I feel very lucky just to be alive and walking at all. In fact, I am completely functional and pain free, and I’m the one laughing as I consider those two major accidents, countless minor ones and the amount of major metal now in my body.
My life took a very different turn over a decade ago that led me to study and experience my subtle body energy or what some call our chakra system. This has taught me lessons to help address my pain and made obvious what I once would not have believed. In this article I’ll share what I’ve learned through first-hand experience and outline some concrete steps you can take to help tackle your pain.
Our back and other parts of our body have a very specific language or way of communicating with us. Many times the expression can be quite literal, such as painful hands resulting from our holding tight onto something and the fear of letting it go. This happened to me.
A few years back my hands and the inside of the forearms began to hurt for seemingly no reason. Over a few months it became so bad that I could no longer pull my pants up, so I had to wear loose, stretchy shorts. I happened to run into a very wise old soul who I told about the pain. She touched my hand and said, “You are afraid of losing your job. Just let go and do your best.” I worked on letting go of that fear, and the pain went away as mysteriously as it had arrived. A few months later, a friend told me about similar pain and I had the answer. His went away as well.
The underlying premise of the discovery is that our body will express for us the emotion that we cannot process. Interestingly enough, our bodies use of language is amazingly consistent, regardless of race, nationality or gender. Our body communicates without bias, so lessons learned can be applied universally.
These energetic systems run throughout our body but the adverse expression of emotion felt in our bodies is a topic greater than can be covered in just this article. We’ll focus our discussion today on the back, since back pain is so prevalent worldwide and the third most common reason people visit the doctor’s office in the U.S., according to a major study conducted by the Mayo Clinic.
While there are no “silver bullets” and nothing works 100% of the time, I have discovered that simple, specific realizations can relieve back pain. Once I understood the function and location of chakras within the body, I was able to map these energy centers to the cause of the pain. Through trial and error with thousands of people, I’ve identified the most common resolutions for addressing back pain.
It’s not a coincidence that most people’s back pain emanates from the mid- to lower-back. From a chakra point of view, these areas correspond to the more base parts of life – money, sex, pleasure, relationships and power. These are the focus of most of humanity’s fear and doubt.
Finally, in this stage the instructor guides us not to seek the primordial seed outside of us. It is, as Jesus and so many others have taught, within us.
Here are five common areas of back pain and the top five realizations for making that pain go away. Identify one or more areas where you’re feeling pain under “Pain Location” and simply walk through the steps listed under “The Relief” for three to five minutes. See what happens. Hopefully you’ll be laughing with relief soon.
#1 – Pain Location: Very base of the spine. Note that it will often radiate to the sides of the spine, hips and legs.
The Relief:
- Ask yourself how bad is your pain right now? Rate it on a scale of 1 to 10.
- Note how old you are now and recognize that for all of your life you have always had a place to sleep, something to eat and clothing to wear. This is true since birth, right? (For most people, this is true.)
- Note that you focus on fear of financial doom. You tend to focus on your bills and what would happen if you don’t have enough to make it. You don’t see how you are going to make it.
- Look back at your life. You have had this fear many times but the truth is that somehow, some way you made it….month after month, year after year, decade after decade, you made it, right? The truth of your life is that the fear was false. You addressed the issues, adjusted and made it. Right?
- Now apply this to every real financial concern you currently have. Apply it to all of your loved ones.
- You most likely learned this fear from your parents and they from your grandparents. Not true for them too, right? They made it too, right?
- Apply the truth of your entire lifetime of experience to your current fear and frustration around all financial issues. Let go, you are going to make it again. So too will your loved ones. Do this for every financial concern.
- Rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10 again.
#2 – Pain Location: Lower back – area across from the belly button
The Relief:
- How bad is your pain right now? Rate it on a scale of 1 to 10.
- Think of someone you love non-romantically, it could even be a pet. Allow yourself to fully feel that feeling of love for them.
- Give this feeling very specifically to the person(s) you are related to that irritate you. Do not hold back, give this to them 100% even though they don’t deserve it. Do this for 3 to 5 full minutes.
- Rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10 again
- Bonus – Let go of the feeling that you are not safe enough to enjoy the physical pleasures of life. Give yourself permission to fully enjoy.
#3 – Pain Location: Mid-back – area across from the solar plexus
The Relief
- How bad is your pain right now? Rate it on a scale of 1 to 10
- Let go of all of your fear of someone controlling you. Do this by letting go of your fear of the worst- case scenario. This is most often work-related but does not have to be. Imagine the worst case scenario as if it has happened, you fully accept it and are moving on to the new phase of life. If you let go of all of your fear no one can really control you. Feel it.
- Let go of your insistence that things have to be done your way. Allow others to be, do and say as they wish. Feel that you are now doing that.
- Rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10 again
#4 – Pain Location: Upper back – area between shoulder blades, behind heart
The Relief:
- How bad is your pain right now? Rate it on a scale of 1 to 10.
- Let go of your judgements of others, any and all judgements no matter how small.
- Notice that every time you were hurt by love it was when your love went from unconditional to conditional
- Let go and allow yourself to make it now unconditional again, feel it…just for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10 again
#5 –Pain Location: Neck
The Relief:
- How bad is your pain right now? Rate it on a scale of 1 to 10.
- Let go of being right and making others wrong around you.
- Realize that they simply have a different perspective from you.
- Allow yourself to see the others’ perspective. Do this while making neither one of you right or wrong. Let go, feel it. Do this for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10 again
Why does this work for so many people?
Your chakras are energy centers that are related to different aspects of life, emotion and even organs and glands. Chakras open and close like flowers, in love and trust they open, in fear and doubt they contract. Meridians in the body are as hoses with energy flowing through them. If you get a kink in the hose then the energy cannot flow. If the energy is not flowing, then you might feel it as pain, or possibly, if it continues long enough, as disease.
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Energy comes into our chakra system in love and trust. We mess it up with fear and doubt. Each chakra performs at its optimum when we apply thoughts and feelings of love and trust to the aspect of life that the chakra controls. All we have done is just un-kink your hoses and open your flowers.
About the Author:
Bill McKenna; Creator and Founder of Cognomovement, has helped countless individuals find relief from physical, emotional, energetic and even spiritual discomforts. He is the author of The Only Lesson and regularly leads seminars on pain relief. Bill has made multiple appearances as a guest on Open Minds with Regina Meredith. Learn more about Bill and where to experience other methods of profound healing. Get in touch with Bill today.
1) Mayo Clinic Proceedings, January 2013, Volume 88, Issue 1, Pages 56-57
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Bach Flower Therapy: A Guide To Start Using It
Bach flower therapy is a natural system of emotional harmonization created from floral essences. It is used to treat imbalances such as fear, sadness, anxiety, or lack of confidence, without side effects. In this article, we explore what Bach flowers are, how they work on the emotional level, and how to start integrating them into your daily life.
Table of Contents
- What Are Bach Flowers And How Do They Work?
- What Are Bach Flowers Used For?
- The Origin Of The Flower System: Who Was Edward Bach
- The 38 Bach Flowers: A System To Balance Emotions
- How To Start Using Bach Flowers Consciously
- What’s The Difference Between Bach Flowers And Other Flower Essences?
- Can Bach Flowers Be Combined With Other Therapies?
What Are Bach Flowers And How Do They Work?
Bach flowers are natural essences extracted from wildflowers that work on an energetic level to balance emotional states. This system was created in the 1930s by British physician and homeopath Edward Bach, who sought a more holistic and accessible healing method for everyone. His approach is based on the idea that many physical illnesses have an emotional origin, and that by treating the internal cause, the healing of the body is encouraged.
Each flower essence acts as a subtle catalyst that helps dissolve blocked or overwhelming emotions, such as fear, anger, guilt, impatience, or hopelessness. Instead of suppressing these emotions, the flowers allow them to transform into positive qualities such as calmness, confidence, courage, or compassion. That is why it is said they do not fight the symptoms, but rather strengthen inner balance.
Floral therapy does not act on a biochemical level like conventional medicines, but instead operates in the energetic or vibrational field of the individual. For this reason, it is compatible with other treatments and can be used by people of all ages. By harmonizing emotional frequency, Bach flowers help reconnect with the body’s natural well-being.
What Are Bach Flowers Used For?
Bach flowers are used to support emotional processes, promote inner balance, and facilitate the transformation of limiting attitudes. Their application is very broad and can be adapted to different moments in life, both in people and animals.
- Stress management: They help reduce the impact of everyday emotional stress. They are useful in times of overload, pressure, or mental exhaustion.
- Anxiety relief: They help calm internal restlessness and repetitive thoughts. They are especially effective when there is nervousness or excessive anticipation.
- Grief processes: They support sadness and pain during significant losses. They promote a more loving and contained emotional adaptation.
- Improving self-esteem: They foster self-confidence and recognition of one’s own value. They can be helpful for people experiencing insecurity or excessive self-criticism.
- Major life changes: They provide support during transitions such as moving, breakups, motherhood, or new life stages. They offer clarity, stability, and emotional adjustment.
- Support for domestic animals: They are used to address behaviors related to fear, aggression, or hyperactivity. They are also useful when facing changes in home or absence of caregivers.
- Rescued or traumatized animals: They help release painful emotional memories and restore trust. They are a safe tool to support their emotional recovery.
The Origin Of The Flower System: Who Was Edward Bach
Edward Bach was a British physician who, after training in conventional medicine, began to take an interest in a more holistic view of the human being. His experience in bacteriology and immunology led him to understand that the emotional state of patients played a central role in the progression of their illnesses. This approach prompted him to research new forms of treatment that not only alleviated physical symptoms but also restored internal balance.
Through observing nature and his patients, Bach developed a system based on the idea that behind every ailment there is an emotion in imbalance. In his search, he identified 38 wildflowers with specific energetic properties for each emotional state, from fear and sadness to discouragement or indecision. His method consisted of working on the deep emotional cause to promote lasting healing.
The Bach flower system was conceived as a simple, safe, and accessible tool for everyone. He believed that each person could actively participate in their own healing process, without relying solely on medical treatments. His legacy remains alive today, and his essences are used worldwide as a way to reconnect with emotional harmony and inner wisdom.
The 38 Bach Flowers: A System To Balance Emotions
The Bach flower system is made up of 38 essences, each one associated with a specific emotional state. These emotions can range from fear, insecurity, or guilt, to impatience, sadness, or disconnection. By acting on the person’s energetic vibration, the flowers do not suppress what is felt, but rather encourage a more harmonious shift in perception.
The essences are organized into seven emotional groups: fear, uncertainty, lack of interest in the present, loneliness, hypersensitivity, discouragement, and excessive concern for others. This classification makes them easier to use and allows for a more intuitive selection depending on what someone is going through. Some of the most well-known flowers are Rescue Remedy (a blend of five essences for emergencies), Mimulus (for specific fears), and Larch (for lack of confidence).
Although they can be taken individually, it is common to combine several essences depending on the personal situation. The right selection allows subtle aspects of personality to be addressed and supports internal transformation processes. That’s why getting to know each flower and its function is an important step in making the most of the potential of the flower system.
How To Start Using Bach Flowers Consciously
Beginning a process with Bach flowers involves honestly observing what we are feeling. It is important to identify the main emotion we want to work on, as well as others that may be associated with it. Based on this self-observation, between one and seven flowers are selected, which can be combined in a personalized bottle.
The essences are taken in drop form, usually diluted in water, several times a day. They can also be applied to the skin or added to baths. Although they have no side effects and do not cause dependence, their emotional impact can be profound if used with consistency and awareness.
In case of doubt, a flower therapist can be consulted to help choose the most appropriate essences. However, the system was designed so that anyone can use it safely. Listening to what we feel and choosing with intention is the first step for the flowers to act as allies on our path toward emotional balance.
What’s The Difference Between Bach Flowers And Other Flower Essences?
Bach flowers were the first flower essence system developed with a clear methodological and philosophical foundation. Its approach is focused on treating the emotional states that generate imbalances in the body and mind, and each of the 38 essences was researched by Edward Bach based on his clinical experience. The simplicity and accessibility of the system make it a daily-use tool for people of all ages.
Today, there are many other flower essence systems—such as those from California, Australia, or the Amazon—that broaden the emotional or spiritual spectrum they can address. Although all of them work on the energetic field, they differ in their preparation methods, classifications, and goals. Bach flowers, however, remain one of the most widely used and studied vibrational therapies in the world.
Can Bach Flowers Be Combined With Other Therapies?
Yes, Bach flowers can be complemented with other therapies without causing interference. Since they do not contain active chemical ingredients, they do not interact with medications or conventional medical treatments. They also do not negatively affect therapies such as homeopathy, acupuncture, or psychological approaches.
This versatility makes it possible to integrate the flowers into broader therapeutic processes, adding an emotional dimension that is often left out of traditional clinical approaches. In addition, they can be an excellent support in times of crisis, personal transitions, or self-development. The key is to use them with clear intention and as part of a holistic view of well-being.
