I sometimes experience back pain, but am reluctant to take drugs. Is there a more natural approach to this problem?

A man I was visiting the other day complained of a painful spasm in his lower back. He was trying various remedies with no relief. I suggesting that he stop trying to make the pain go away and give it curious attention instead.

I invited him to lay down and simply observe what was happening in his back. He discovered that the pain was not a constant nor stationery. The pain would arise and then subside in these various places while he was being attentive to his body.

Very soon after we started, the man reported that he was feeling a lot more relaxed, as if he had let go of a heavy load, and he felt "expansive." When we were finished, his back pain was greatly reduced and he experienced considerable ease moving through the rest of the day.

Our body is a wonderful teacher and guide when we become its willing students.