If you’ve ever dealt with lower back pain, you already know it can be a massive disruptor. I remember waking up one morning and couldn’t even tie my shoelaces. My back had just had enough. I wasn’t lifting anything weird or doing some wild CrossFit challenge — just life being life. I tried stretches, ice…
I never imagined something as intangible as “energy” could have such a tangible grip on my back. Years of stretching, massages, even posture-correcting chairs—yet the tension always lingered. It wasn’t until I dove into the world of subtle body energy, meridians, and emotional holding patterns that something finally clicked. If you’ve ever felt like traditional…
You ever sit at your desk and suddenly feel your upper or lower back tensing up out of nowhere? Like, everything seems fine, and then boom—your shoulders are up near your ears, your spine feels locked, and it’s like your body is bracing for impact. I used to think it was just bad posture or…
Let me be real with you—when you’re dealing with nervous-system pain, it’s not just physical. It hijacks your brain, drains your energy, and makes it feel like your body’s working against you. I remember pacing my hallway one night at 2 AM, trying to distract myself from that radiating nerve ache in my lower back….
I’ve tried almost every back pain treatment imaginable—stretching routines, chiropractic care, massage, you name it. But nothing changed the game for me quite like the Feldenkrais Method. The beauty of it? No cracking, twisting, or pushing your limits. Just slow, mindful movement that actually teaches your body how to move in a way that feels……
Last year, after a car accident left me with lingering back pain and tension that wouldn’t let go, I stumbled into something I hadn’t considered before—somatic therapy. I’d done physical therapy, tried the usual meds, adjusted my posture like a pro, but something still felt stuck deep in my body. Somatic therapy was the missing…