The back is made up of 33 vertebrae, supported by a system of muscles and ligaments, which offer flexibility and stability. She is actually the most important axis of the body, a bony and muscular pillar that offers us life and resistance, and on which, sometimes, we add an “extra” weight with our negative emotions.
It is very common that tensions, stress and overexertion make different parts of the back hurt. In addition, as emotions are connected to physical pain, these are often linked to loads, pressures, support problems or instability.
An essential part of treating back pain is understanding the emotional influence
The influence of our negative emotions, tensions and cumulative stress have a direct impact on back pain.
cervical zone
The upper part of the back corresponds to the region of the heart and the cardiac energy center. Back pain in this area refers to the early stages of conception, to basic needs and to the most fundamental structure of being. The 7 cervical vertebrae refer to communication and the degree of openness towards life.
Cervical vertebrae
C1: is the first cervical vertebra called the ATLAS and supports the head. The pain can be caused by worry, fear, desperation in the face of life, negativity, difficulty in expressing emotions. A poor state of C1 is generally accompanied by pain affecting the head, brain, nervous system, etc.
C2 – The second cervical vertebra works closely with C1. It is called AXIS. It is the pivot that allows C1 to move. C2 is connected to the main sense organs, ie the eyes, the nose, the ears, the mouth (tongue). This is why they will be affected when C2 has a malaise.
C3 – The third cervical vertebra C3 is an eternal loner. Because of its position, it cannot count on anyone or work cooperatively with other vertebrae. If the C3 is not well, there may be a tendency to isolate and lead to damage to the face (skin, bones or nerves) as well as to the ears and teeth.
C4, C5, C6: the fourth, fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae are located at the level of the thyroid and are closely related to it. It plays a major role in language, voice (vocal cords) and any disharmony as far as communication is concerned. Ailments frequently appear that affect the entire verbal communication system: mouth, tongue, vocal cords, pharynx, etc., and all parts of the body that are located between the level of the mouth and the shoulders may be affected.
C7 – The last cervical vertebra C7 is highly influenced by all the moral side, beliefs and the spiritual side as well. If you live in harmony with the laws of nature, if you listen to the messages that your body sends you and life in general, C7 will work better. On the contrary, C7 can react strongly and affect hands, elbows and arms that may become inflamed or have difficulty moving.
dorsal area
The dorsal area is the central region of our spine, just below the shoulder blades. This area is the one that most people tend to tilt forward, with the feeling of carrying a great weight on their back.
The central part of the back represents the large thoracic region of the body between the heart and the lumbar vertebrae. It is a region of emotional and affective guilt.
Dorsal Vertebrae
D1 : the first dorsal vertebra D1 can react strongly when you go to your limits, be it at work, in sports, in short, in all situations in which you go to the end of your mental, physical or emotional strength. A bad state of D1 can bring ailments in any part of your body located between the elbows and the tips of the fingers as well as respiratory difficulties (cough, asthma, etc.) as well as a rejection of your environment.
D2 : The second dorsal vertebra D2 will react easily when your emotionality is affected, for example, when you accumulate and drown your emotions. A D2 in poor condition is usually accompanied by discomfort and pain in the heart and the organs that are linked to them, as well as in the lungs.
D3 – The third dorsal vertebra D3 is essentially related to the lungs and the chest. It usually affects people with a tendency to judge any person or situation.
D4 : the fourth dorsal vertebra D4 refers to pleasures, desires, temptations frequently unsatisfied. Sometimes our expectations are excessive, they even lack realism and therefore they affect you by not seeing them fulfilled. When D4 is affected, you can also have a problem with the gallbladder.
D5 – The fifth thoracic vertebra D5 can be affected when you find yourself in a situation where you feel out of control. It should be noted that poor D5 status is frequently accompanied by various ailments affecting the liver and blood circulation.
D6: the sixth dorsal vertebra D6, will react when you criticize and judge yourself severely. You may have been raised in a very strict environment in which values and guidelines had to be followed to the letter. A D6 in poor condition is usually accompanied by discomfort at the level of the stomach.
D7 – The seventh thoracic vertebra D7 reacts when you push yourself to the limit in the things you need to do, without listening to your body when it needs to rest or relax.
D8 and D9: The eighth and ninth thoracic vertebrae D8 and D9 are located at the level of the diaphragm and are closely linked. Therefore, they are treated together. They are mainly affected when you experience insecurity due to a fear of losing control in a situation or with a person. An injured D8 can be accompanied by pain in the diaphragm and spleen (including blood disorders) while a bad D9 will be accompanied by allergies or malfunctioning of the adrenal glands or hives.
D10 : When the tenth thoracic vertebra D10 is affected, this usually reflects a deep insecurity in the face of which you feel without weapons, without resources. A D10 in poor condition is often accompanied by pain in the kidneys, recognized as the seat of fear.
D11 : Anomalies in the eleventh thoracic vertebra are also found when your nervous system has difficulty functioning. The ailments in D11 are frequently accompanied by pain in the kidneys as well as skin diseases (eczema, acne, etc.).
D12 : The twelfth thoracic vertebra is affected especially when you live in a closed place. An affection at the level of D12 is frequently accompanied by intestinal illnesses, joint pain, poor lymphatic circulation and thus sometimes affections in the fallopian tubes.
lower back
Often confused with the kidneys, this area is located between the waist and the coccyx. Dolores in this region manifest the presence of material insecurities (work, money, goods) and affective. If it’s lumbar disc impingement, it’s probably because you put too much pressure on yourself to do things to be loved.
lumbar vertebrae
L1: the first lumbar vertebra L1 is affected when you experience a feeling of helplessness in front of someone or something that is not convenient for you and that you have the feeling of not being able to change. An L1 vertebra in poor condition can bring diseases related to the functions of digestion (intestine and colon) or elimination (constipation, dysentery, etc).
L2 : The state of the second lumbar vertebra L2 depends a lot on your flexibility in front of yourself and others. Loneliness and bitterness usually caused by pronounced shyness are also important factors that can affect L2. It should be emphasized that an L2 vertebra in poor condition can lead to diseases of the abdomen, appendix or legs where varicose veins could appear.
L3: The third lumbar vertebra L3 is particularly affected when living in tense or stormy family situations. The poor condition of L3 can lead to ailments in the genital organs, in the uterus (in women), in the bladder or in the knees, such as arthritis, inflammation or pain.
L4 : When the fourth lumbar vertebra L4 rebels, it is often because you have difficulty coming to terms with everyday reality. It should be noted that an L4 vertebra in poor condition can lead to pain in the region of the sciatic nerve and prostate in men.
L5 – The fifth lumbar vertebra L5 is affected by jealousy, disgust, frustration. A poor state of L5 can cause pain in the legs, from the knees to the toes.
Sacrum and coccyx area
It is what holds us and keeps us straight in life. It is perhaps the part that causes the most pain in most people. It represents the foundation of sexuality, the proper realization of my basic needs (sexuality, food, protection, shelter, love, etc).
Sacral or Sacred Vertebrae
S1, S2, S3: Since the first 3 sacred vertebrae belonging to the sacrum area are welded together, they will be treated together. They constitute a whole. They react with rigidity, with narrow-mindedness in relation to certain situations or certain people, closed minds that refuse to hear what others have to say. Problems are generated in both verbal and sexual communication.
S4, S5: All desires originate from the fourth and fifth sacred vertebrae of the sacrum. If you are able to manage them well, if you take the time to rest and do the things you love, the S4 and S5 will work just fine. An imbalance of this energy center can appear in the following physical ailments: regarding the genital organs, there may be infertility, frigidity or herpes; as for the kidneys: cystitis, stones; in relation to digestion and elimination: incontinence, diarrhea, constipation, colitis, etc.
The coccyx is made up of five coccygeal vertebrae that are welded together. Represents dependency against life or someone else. As the coccyx is linked to the first chakra, an imbalance at the level of this energy center can lead to physical disorders, the most common touching the anus or rectum (hemorrhoids, irritations), the bladder (urinary disorders, incontinence), or the prostate. You can also find pain at the base of the spine, a considerable weight gain or loss (obesity, anorexia) and poor blood circulation in the legs (phlebitis), hands and feet.