The Incredible Way Your Emotions Cause You Physical Pain

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    Pain In Your HEAD: Doctor Christina Peterson writes that “stress and emotional triggers are common migraine triggers.” Your headaches may just be the result of taking on too much in your day-to-day life. Unnecessary stress can be the cause of that thumping in your skull. Taking time out to relax today may be the best solution.
    2/13 Pain In Your HEAD: Doctor Christina Peterson writes that “stress and emotional triggers are common migraine triggers.” Your headaches may just be the result of taking on too much in your day-to-day life. Unnecessary stress can be the cause of that thumping in your skull. Taking time out to relax today may be the best solution.
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    Pain In Your NECK: According to Lori D’Ascenzo, Reiki practitioner and expert in kinesiology, “Your neck is where you hold guilt and self-recrimination.” Pain in your neck may mean you are having trouble forgiving yourself and that you are judging yourself too harshly. If you are feeling guilty about something you’ve done to someone else, now would be the perfect time to apologise and clear the air.
    3/13 Pain In Your NECK: According to Lori D’Ascenzo, Reiki practitioner and expert in kinesiology, “Your neck is where you hold guilt and self-recrimination.” Pain in your neck may mean you are having trouble forgiving yourself and that you are judging yourself too harshly. If you are feeling guilty about something you’ve done to someone else, now would be the perfect time to apologise and clear the air.
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    Pain In Your SHOULDERS: Professional kinesiologist Ros Kitson believes that, “Our shoulders are where we carry our burdens. We talk about ‘shouldering a problem’ and this is exactly what we’re doing when our shoulders tense up and cause us pain.” If you are taking on more than your fair share of the burden at work, it may just be time to let your co-worker know you need a little help.
    4/13 Pain In Your SHOULDERS: Professional kinesiologist Ros Kitson believes that, “Our shoulders are where we carry our burdens. We talk about ‘shouldering a problem’ and this is exactly what we’re doing when our shoulders tense up and cause us pain.” If you are taking on more than your fair share of the burden at work, it may just be time to let your co-worker know you need a little help.
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    Pain In Your UPPER BACK: According to self-help author and life coach Ronda Degaust, “The upper back has to do with feeling the lack of emotional support. You may feel unloved or you may be holding back your love from someone else.” If you’re single, it might even be a good time to jump head first into the dating scene. A little bit of love may just go a long way with that upper back pain.
    5/13 Pain In Your UPPER BACK: According to self-help author and life coach Ronda Degaust, “The upper back has to do with feeling the lack of emotional support. You may feel unloved or you may be holding back your love from someone else.” If you’re single, it might even be a good time to jump head first into the dating scene. A little bit of love may just go a long way with that upper back pain.
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    Pain In Your LOWER BACK: Dr. Mark W. Tong, who has a doctorate in natural healing tells “money and financial [issues] can be tied to back pain.” Similar to the lack of emotional support causing upper back pain, the lack of financial support may put unnecessary strain on your lower back. This may be a good time to ask for that overdue raise at work. You may even want to reevaluate your spending habits.
    6/13 Pain In Your LOWER BACK: Dr. Mark W. Tong, who has a doctorate in natural healing tells “money and financial [issues] can be tied to back pain.” Similar to the lack of emotional support causing upper back pain, the lack of financial support may put unnecessary strain on your lower back. This may be a good time to ask for that overdue raise at work. You may even want to reevaluate your spending habits.
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    Pain In Your ELBOWS: Dr. Alan Fogel writes in Psychology Today “all emotions have a motor component.” When it comes to elbow pain, the soreness may have more to do with your own resistance to change than it does to bumping your funny bone. Stiffness in the elbow may mean you are being too stubborn or “stiff” in your life. Change and compromise may just be your new best friends.
    7/13 Pain In Your ELBOWS: Dr. Alan Fogel writes in Psychology Today “all emotions have a motor component.” When it comes to elbow pain, the soreness may have more to do with your own resistance to change than it does to bumping your funny bone. Stiffness in the elbow may mean you are being too stubborn or “stiff” in your life. Change and compromise may just be your new best friends.
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    Pain In Your HANDS: According to Lori D’Ascenzo, Reiki practitioner and expert in kinesiology, “Hands reach out to others. Are you stifling your need to reach out and connect with others?” An inability to connect with others may be the cause of that palm pain. Working on making new friends might be your best path moving forward.
    8/13 Pain In Your HANDS: According to Lori D’Ascenzo, Reiki practitioner and expert in kinesiology, “Hands reach out to others. Are you stifling your need to reach out and connect with others?” An inability to connect with others may be the cause of that palm pain. Working on making new friends might be your best path moving forward.
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    Pain In Your HIPS: Self-help guru and founder of Beyond Affirmations Barbara Clark writes, “Fear of movement can manifest as stiffness or pain in the hips – fear of moving into our future or of a change in the direction of our lives.” Your sore hips may just be a sign that you are resistant to moving forward or making major decisions.
    9/13 Pain In Your HIPS: Self-help guru and founder of Beyond Affirmations Barbara Clark writes, “Fear of movement can manifest as stiffness or pain in the hips – fear of moving into our future or of a change in the direction of our lives.” Your sore hips may just be a sign that you are resistant to moving forward or making major decisions.
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    Pain In Your KNEES: Lawrence Michail, who writes about traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, says, “Briefly, knee problems may be said to indicate being stuck in the Ego, too proud to bend.” You may be giving yourself too much credit right now and that may be getting in your way. Chronic knee pain may be a result of an overactive ego.
    10/13 Pain In Your KNEES: Lawrence Michail, who writes about traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, says, “Briefly, knee problems may be said to indicate being stuck in the Ego, too proud to bend.” You may be giving yourself too much credit right now and that may be getting in your way. Chronic knee pain may be a result of an overactive ego.
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    Pain In Your CALVES: Dr. Laura Perry writes on her blog, “Trigger points in the calf muscles are also very likely to become activated by stress or emotional tension.” In this case specifically, jealousy and resentment may be causing the emotional tension behind your calf pain. Jealousy may be causing your sore calves, but it is also likely keeping you from appreciating what you have.
    11/13 Pain In Your CALVES: Dr. Laura Perry writes on her blog, “Trigger points in the calf muscles are also very likely to become activated by stress or emotional tension.” In this case specifically, jealousy and resentment may be causing the emotional tension behind your calf pain. Jealousy may be causing your sore calves, but it is also likely keeping you from appreciating what you have.
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    Pain In Your ANKLES: In her book My “Plane” Truth, author Jill Douglas writes, “Ankles represent the ability to receive pleasure.” Self-help guru Kathy Hadley writes the exact same thing verbatim. For some reason you may be resisting the more pleasurable aspects of life and this may be the cause of your chronic ankle pain. Now might be a good time to indulge yourself a little more.
    12/13 Pain In Your ANKLES: In her book My “Plane” Truth, author Jill Douglas writes, “Ankles represent the ability to receive pleasure.” Self-help guru Kathy Hadley writes the exact same thing verbatim. For some reason you may be resisting the more pleasurable aspects of life and this may be the cause of your chronic ankle pain. Now might be a good time to indulge yourself a little more.
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    Pain In Your FEET: Dr. Adaobi Anyeji, a California-based clinical psychologist tells “When one is depressed, they often have negative self talk that contributes to… bodily discomfort and exacerbates already present physical conditions.” Too much negativity and not enough joy may be what is causing that chronic foot pain. A more joyful life may soon take the place of a more painful life.
    13/13 Pain In Your FEET: Dr. Adaobi Anyeji, a California-based clinical psychologist tells “When one is depressed, they often have negative self talk that contributes to… bodily discomfort and exacerbates already present physical conditions.” Too much negativity and not enough joy may be what is causing that chronic foot pain. A more joyful life may soon take the place of a more painful life.

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Life can sometimes be an emotional roller coaster. But we were surprised to discover that the emotions you feel and the thoughts you think can have a direct impact on your physical health.

According to Dr. Susanne Babbel, a psychologist specializing in trauma and depression writes in Psychology Today, “Studies have shown that chronic pain might not only be caused by physical injury but also by stress and emotional issues.”

Scroll through until you find the pain you’ve been experiencing to see what emotions might be causing the pain!


Source: www.littlethings.com/emotions-effect-on-pain