The Spiritual Causes Of Low Back Pain

In this talk, I explore how low back pain often stems from more than just physical causes. Discover how emotional and spiritual imbalances in the Root and Sacral Chakras can manifest as pain in your lower back. Learn about the connection between your body’s energy centers and how addressing fear, instability, and emotional blockages can bring profound physical relief. Through grounding practices, creative expression, and chakra healing, I share practical steps to begin your healing journey from within.

Transcript

Hi,

I'm Dr.

Kim,

A holistic chiropractor and online back pain coach.

Today,

We're diving deep into the spiritual causes of low back pain.

Beyond the physical discomfort and tight muscles,

There can be a deeper emotional or energetic imbalance at play.

I want to explore how low back pain can be connected to spiritual and emotional blockages,

Particularly in relation to our chakras,

The body's energy centers.

Let me start by asking,

Have you ever experienced low back pain and wondered if there was something more to it than just a physical cause?

If you're here,

Chances are you've sensed there's something deeper going on within your body,

And you are absolutely right.

Now,

Let's talk about the chakras.

Chakras are energy centers within our body that correspond to different physical,

Emotional,

And spiritual aspects of our lives.

Low back pain is often connected to the lower chakras,

The root chakra and the sacral chakra.

I'll explain how these chakras can become blocked,

Leading to pain,

And more importantly,

How healing these energy centers can also help to relieve physical pain.

The root chakra.

It's located at the base of your spine,

And it's all about grounding,

Safety,

And stability.

When this chakra is balanced,

You feel secure and supported,

Both physically and emotionally.

But if it's blocked or imbalanced,

You might experience fear around survival.

Whether it's related to finances,

Feeling unsupported in life,

Or a deep rooted fear of instability.

Low back pain can often manifest when we feel we lack a foundation.

Think about moments in your life where you've been worried about money,

Your home,

Or feeling unstable in your relationships.

That energy of fear and uncertainty can settle into the lower back,

Creating tension and pain.

In my experience working with clients,

Addressing these deeper fears and creating a sense of grounding can lead to relief,

Both energetically and physically.

I myself remember having an acute and debilitating episode of lower back pain when I was traveling Bali.

This back pain came on for no particular reason.

I hadn't done anything physical to cause it.

Looking back at my circumstances,

I can clearly see that the cause of my pain was likely emotional and related to my root chakra.

At the time I was traveling Bali by myself,

Living out of a suitcase after having sold all of my belongings in Australia.

I was moving from accommodation to accommodation every few days.

I had no friends or community there.

My life was highly unstable.

Because I knew the pain was likely emotional,

I booked in a session with an energy healer and the pain started to ease up immediately.

Isn't that amazing?

The second chakra,

Or the sacral chakra,

Is located just below your belly button and governs your emotions,

Creativity,

And relationships.

It's tied to the flow of energy in your life,

How you experience pleasure,

How you express yourself,

And your ability to move freely through life's changes.

When the sacral chakra is blocked,

You may feel stuck creatively or emotionally.

You might feel disconnected from joy,

Pleasure,

Or your ability to express yourself fully.

This kind of energetic stagnation can lead to tension in the lower back.

I've seen clients who,

After working on their sacral energy,

Find relief not just from physical pain but also a renewed sense of creativity and emotional freedom.

When we carry unresolved emotional or spiritual issues,

Especially fear or a sense of being stuck,

These energies can manifest in the body as pain.

For many people,

Low back pain serves as a signal from the body,

Asking us to pay attention to what we may be avoiding emotionally or spiritually.

It can be a wake-up call from your body,

Asking you to heal on a deeper level.

For example,

If you've been feeling unsupported in your life,

Whether in a relationship,

At work,

Or in your overall sense of purpose,

Your root chakra may be blocked,

Causing physical pain in your lower back.

If you've been suppressing emotions or feeling creatively blocked,

The sacral chakra could be involved,

Manifesting again as pain in that same region.

The key to healing low back pain from a spiritual perspective is to address these energetic blockages.

Here are a few steps you can take.

For root chakra healing,

Grounding practices can be useful.

Spend time in nature,

Meditate with an emphasis on connecting to the earth,

Or even visualize roots extending from your body into the ground.

This helps you feel supported and anchored.

Affirmations.

Repeating affirmations like,

I am safe,

Or I am supported.

These simple statements can work wonders to shift your energy into a state of stability.

Journal with gratitude about all the things in your life that make you feel safe.

For sacral chakra healing,

Engage in gentle somatic movements to release stagnant energy.

The hips and pelvis often store stuck energy,

And movement helps to release it.

Take time for creative outlets that bring you joy.

Whether it's painting,

Writing,

Or cooking,

Allow yourself to feel that flow of creative energy.

You can also check out my course on Insight Timer.

It's called Heal Lower Back Pain,

A holistic approach.

It contains valuable anatomy information,

As well as guided somatic exercises to rehabilitate your body physically,

And also release trapped emotions.

Overall,

The physical body and spiritual body are deeply interconnected.

When you experience low back pain,

It's an invitation to look within,

Beyond the physical,

And explore what's happening on an energetic level.

Yes,

Sometimes pain is purely physical,

But sometimes it's not.

There is an underlying emotional and spiritual component.

By addressing imbalances in your root and sacral chakras,

You can begin to heal not just your back,

But also the deeper aspects of your life that need attention.

I encourage you to start exploring these practices,

And pay attention to what your body is telling you.

When we listen to our bodies,

We open the door to healing in ways we never thought possible.

Thank you for being here with me today.

I hope this talk has given you some valuable insight into how you can start healing from the inside out,

And address the spiritual causes of your pain.

Wishing you love,

Healing,

And peace.

I'm Dr.

Kim.

See you tomorrow.

Reviews

Dr. Kim, thank you for this talk on spiritual causes for lower back pain… Your explanations are so clear & understandable… Looking forward to taking your back pain course in IT… Much gratitude💜🙏🏻

I’ve suffered with low back pain my entire life. I had my lumbar rebuilt and spine fused in 2018, but still suffer from chronic back pain. I never thought about energy healing until listening to this talk. I do feel at times my root and sacral chakra need clearing. Thank you for the informative talk! It motivates me to seek help outside of MD’s that seem to think all chronic pain patients are addicts. Namaste’

I have had 7 years of low back pain every waking moment. Physical scans show nothing abnormal so this makes sense. I'm doing your low back pain course and will try to incorporate some of these suggestions.

Thanks Dr. Kim!

Very interesting, and lots of useful tips as well.
Thank you Dr Lye 🙏