Is Your Mindset a Pain in Your Back?

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Ever notice how stress, worry, or a heavy heart seems to settle right between your shoulder blades or in your lower back?

That’s no coincidence.

Your body listens to your mind. And when your mindset leans toward fear, frustration, or defeat… your body often speaks up. Loudly. Usually in the form of tight muscles, aching joints, or that “I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck” kind of stiffness.

Especially your back—it’s like your body’s complaint department.

I've seen it over and over. Folks come into the studio with back pain they think is physical. But once they start shifting their mindset—focusing on hope, confidence, gratitude—suddenly their body starts letting go of all that tension.

Remember: A strong back starts with a strong mind.

Try this today: Stand tall, shoulders relaxed. Take 3 deep breaths. And say this out loud: "I am strong. I am healing. I’ve got this."

You just might feel a little lighter. A little freer. And your back might just thank you.