How to apply quantum principles to end back pain continued…
I left off explaining that the spinal cord and meninges can become stretched or elongated inside the spinal column when an individual is under stress or is injured.
Neurosurgeon Alf Breig author of Adverse Mechanical Tension in the Central Nervous System (1978), studied the effects of tension on these delicate nerve tissues. He noted that:
“…excessive changes in the cord may produce measurable changes in motor, sensory and autonomic function. These are accentuated whenever the cord is stretched, and may be reversed, and the symptoms relieved, if stretching can be eliminated and the affected tissues are kept relaxed.”
According to Breig, tension on the spinal cord plays a role in how our nervous systems operate on a mechanical level. But, how might tension in the spinal cord factor in on a quantum level? For this, we need to look at some new models.
One of my great mentors is Donald Epstein. (check out wiseworldseminars.com). His evolving theories and clinical applications are truly remarkable. Epstein theorized that the spinal cord tissues when stretched, begin to vibrate or oscillate at different frequencies which he calls “phases”.
When you’re overwhelmed, traumatized, injured or exposed to toxins, your body reacts defensively in a process called “fight or flight”. This process involves over 1,400 biological changes and it prepares you to survive in a crisis situation.
The fight or flight response can be manifested in angry, argumentative behavior, through social withdrawal, substance abuse, and even television viewing (Friedman & Silver 2007).
Part of the fight or flight response includes an increase in blood flow to the large muscle groups, increased heart rate, rapid shallow breathing, and a more defensive posturing (typically shoulders rolled forward, head forward, tailbone tucked etc.)
Epstein found evidence in the posturing and vibrational “tone” of the spine, muscles, ligaments and soft-tissues of his patients, that showed him that their bodies were often still in defense and protection — from events that had happened as far back as early childhood to events or circumstances that they were concerned might happen in the future but hadn’t occurred!
He noted trends and patterns, documenting which spinal regions were involved when patients were sharing various subjective experiences. What began to reveal itself was an intriguing relationship between the physical structure and tension patterns of the spine, the patient’s perception/consciousness and their behaviors in the world.
Then, things began to get even more interesting…
More to come.
Warmly,
John
Hi John,
This is awesome stuff! So many inter-connected systems, all working in concert.
I actually suffered a back injury due to poor posture. Because I had a tendency to stoop over, the pressure on the disk between L4 and L5 caused it to split, or rupture. The orthopaedist explained that my height (6'5") had a lot to do with it, and that I was unconciously trying to make myself 'smaller' by stooping, or hunching. As I understood the mechanics of it, I forced myself to walk more upright. This had a two-fold effect: Standing up straight brought a little more self-confidence, and the more comfortable I was, the more apt I was to stand up straight! After discovering this ruptured disk and its cause in 1998, I have not had any surgeries and I have been 98% pain free. When I feel pain, it is typically after over-use and subsides rather quickly.
Thank you for sharing this information. I look forward to more!
Phillip
Hi Phillip,
Thanks for sharing your experience. If you have any specific questions be sure to ask.