In my line of work I have found that there is a link between stress and back aches, the kind of stress which is due to repressed anger, dissatisfaction or an emotional fear. Many of us turn to medication, that genie in a bottle, when we feel aches and pains. Somehow the pain is numbed a bit, but then rebounds even worse and soon we all need higher dosages of medication which come with many side effects. To get rid of your pain naturally, replace it with activities where you generate joy and creativity - carving out a time and space where you lose track of time and most importantly your stress!
To deal with back aches:
� Walk it out in sunlight with headphones
� Stretch daily
� Practice reframing negatives into positives
� Strengthen your core with specific exercises


Debbie Mandel, Stress Mgmnt EdStress Mgmnt Site Stress Mgmnt Forum