Why does your back hurt in the middle of the night?
This question is asked by lots of clients, followed up by the comment, “but then it usually feels better once I am up and moving around.”
Is that you?
Consider that the muscles that are helping you move around once you get up are also helping take pressure off the back.
However, the tightness in the middle of the night is the truth of the matter; don’t ignore it.
How about this: “Approach your body with curiosity and compassion”.
This was the theme of a podcast I heard recently.
Resist going into negative thinking modes of: “oh no, it is broken” or “I am getting old” or “not again!”
See if you can find a way to wrap your head around the feedback even though it might be scary…and then see what you can do about it!
That is what I am always trying to do with clients…help them find solutions to move forward with their muscle problems.
I love when clients tell me that when various body parts hurt they don’t worry about it anymore, because they have a plan.
Worry and pain is double the trouble.
You are going to keep moving, and things are going to get tight and out of balance, and you might get some complaints.
Me too.
Be curious what your body is trying to tell you, and if you need help decoding the information, I am but an email or a text away.
Here’s to balance, strength and curious happiness!
🙂 Laura
