When my back pain flares up, it's often a reflection of an underlying emotion. The Shiatsu therapist can feel the tension, the contraction, the overload in that area and says to me, 'Let go of your fears.' At fourteen, I couldn't understand the connection. Why would back pain be linked to fear?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The beauty of Shiatsu lies in this connection. Pain in one part of the body can be related to an emotion. By addressing both, we can release the root cause of the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Another remarkable aspect of Shiatsu is that if I have lower back pain, the therapist won't necessarily work directly on that area, risking further inflammation. They'll focus on a related area, following an energy line or meridian connected to that organ or body part. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) associates organs with emotions, so the therapist will also address the underlying emotion that's likely contributing to the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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If I ignore symptoms or discomfort within myself, it can manifest as physical pain due to a contraction in that area. Pain represents a blockage in energy flow. The Shiatsu therapist uses acupressure along this meridian to alleviate the pain by allowing energy to flow again. With improved energy flow, blood circulation improves, and oxygen can reach every cell in my body. This brings balance, strength, and optimal functioning to the entire system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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That's the goal of a Shiatsu therapist.\"<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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