4 . Middle Back = Insecurity and Powerlessness Healing traditions such as reflexology link middle back pain to feelings of helplessness , hopelessness , and insecurity . If you ’ re feeling unsupported by other people or life , you probably carry tension here .
5 . Lower Back = Guilt , Shame , and Unworthiness Lower back issues often correlate with feelings of low self worth and lack of self-acceptance . Feelings such as guilt , shame , and even sexual inadequacy or trauma can be stored here as well .
6 . Stomach = Inability to Process Emotions The expression “ I can ’ t stomach it ” appropriately describes stomach muscle tension . If your stomach feels stiff or sore , you might struggle to process both negative ( and even positive ) emotions .
7 . Inner Thighs = Fear of Vulnerability Are you nervous and untrusting around other people ? If you struggle with social anxity , you might also have inner thigh pain . Because our legs are biologically programmed to run when we first spot danger , fear towards others is often stored here .
8 . Outer Thighs = Frustration and Impatience How fast do you live life ? The more quickly and mindlessly you live , the more likely you have frustrated and impatient energy stored in your outer thigh muscles . Our jobs and personal lives can also contribute greatly to muscle tension in this area .
9 . Buttocks = Anger and Rage How often do you have to deal with people who are a “ pain in the bum ”? Anger and suppressed rage are often stored in the buttocks . Pay attention next time you feel your head boil : is your but tensing up as well ?