Dorsal Pain: a guide to the deeper meaning in Metamedicine

Back pain: a guide between Physiology and Metamedicine

After delving into the lumbar spine, it is time to dwell on another area of the back that often causes discomfort for many people: the back area. It is that part of the back that, when it hurts, can feel like living with a constant stabbing behind the shoulder blades, a pain that may be reflected in your breathing or manifest as a rigid blockage that does not even allow you to relax completely, even when lying down.

This pain is so common that many end up accepting it as “normal,” without questioning its root causes or possible solutions. Today I want to shed light on this issue, exploring both the physiological aspects and the interpretive keys offered by Metamedicine.

It is important to emphasize that the contents of this article are based on pure Metamedicine, as defined by Claudia Rainville in her celebrated dictionary, an authoritative reference point for anyone wishing to understand the link between body, emotions, and mind. However, this guide is also enriched by my direct professional experience, gained through hundreds of individual consultations, which have allowed me to observe and confirm how the body’s messages can manifest in unique and deeply personal ways.

I remind you that there is also a one-hour webinar on the subject dedicated to the back, which explores in detail the meanings of pain in different areas. For this article, we will focus specifically on the back, dividing the content into three parts:

1. ABCs of the physiology of the dorsal vertebrae (explained in a simple and accessible way).
2. The interpretive keys of Metamedicine.
3. An in-depth study based on my personal and professional experience.

ABCs of the dorsal vertebrae

There are 12 dorsal, or thoracic, vertebrae located in the center of the spine, numbered T1 to T12. This section lies between the cervical (above) and lumbar (below) vertebrae. Each dorsal vertebra has specific characteristics that help support our body and protect its vital organs.

Major functions of the dorsal vertebrae

1. Support and stability
   The thoracic spine provides important support to the trunk and distributes body weight evenly, allowing the body to move in balance.
2. Protection of internal organs
   Together with the ribs and sternum, the vertebrae form the rib cage, which protects the heart, lungs and large blood vessels.
3. Movement and flexibility
   The dorsal vertebrae allow rotational and lateral flexion movements, although they are less flexible than the cervical and lumbar vertebrae because of their connections to the ribs.
4. Connection with ribs
   Each dorsal vertebra articulates with a pair of ribs, contributing to the stability and functioning of the respiratory system.

Back pain in Metamedicine

Metamedicine interprets back pain as signs of inner conflicts related to affective support. This area of the back is often associated with the heart chakra, a symbol of affective relationships.

Localized pain in this area can tell us about:

• The feeling of carrying the full weight of responsibility, especially from an emotional point of view.
• The difficulty in delegating or trusting others, which can lead to feeling alone and unsupported.
• Lack of expression of our own needs, often ignored or rejected even by ourselves.

Useful questions to ask:

• Why do I carry so much responsibility?
• Why do I struggle to ask for help?
• What prevents me from relaxing and relying on those around me?

These conflicts can create a vicious cycle: we feel unsupported, but at the same time we do not allow those around us to really help us.

Practical exercises for back awareness

In the Animus video course, I propose simple exercises to become aware of the state of our backs, for example, learning to relax this area and feel the support that life constantly offers us. Often, in fact, the problem is not the absence of support, but our difficulty in recognizing or accepting it.

You can also find a video/podcast on the topic of APPOINTMENTS : FEELING WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS

The dorsal vertebrae: each has its own significance

Each dorsal vertebra has a specific emotional meaning according to Metamedicine. Let’s look at them in detail:

• T1: Conflicts related to feeling overburdened by responsibilities. Do you feel burdened by others’ expectations?
• T2: Fear of rejection or lack of affection. Do you feel unloved or rejected?
• T3: Deep sadness related to emotional relationships. Do you have difficulty expressing your pain?
• T4: Feeling of emotional suffocation. Do you feel trapped or limited in your life?
• T5: Sense of helplessness in dealing with situations beyond your control. Are you carrying an emotional burden that doesn’t belong to you?
• T6: Conflict between loyalty to yourself and others’ expectations. Are you living according to your own needs or those of others?
• T7: Fear of betrayal, which prevents you from trusting others. Do you feel hurt or betrayed?
• T8: Relationship with authority and personal power. Do you feel oppressed or unrecognized?
• T9: Fear of change and resistance to letting go. Are you struggling with change?
• T10: Repressed anger and difficulty dealing with deep emotions. Are you repressing emotions that you can’t express?
• T11: Confidence in life and fear of the unknown. Do you feel insecure in the face of life’s challenges?
• T12: Connection with autonomy and personal safety. Are you afraid to face life alone?**Important note on the use of keys**
  

The importance of a personal approach

Let us always remember that every pain has a unique story related to the person’s experience. Metamedicine does not lend itself to generalized or superficial explanations. It is essential to investigate in depth, listening to one’s own experience and, if necessary, working with a professional to understand the message our body is sending us.

I invite you to reflect on the key questions and explore these issues consciously.

If you have doubts or want to learn more, consider a one-on-one session or attend one of my seminars to find out how to read your body’s signals with greater clarity.

Important note on the use of reading keys

“It is crucial not to use these keys with the intent to manipulate or ‘make things right.’ They are not tools for assigning blame or singling out external culprits; such approaches do not lead to liberation from pain, either physical or emotional.

Instead, these keys should be received with awareness, as an invitation to sincere and deep self-exploration. They serve to create a space for introspection aimed at self-knowledge and personal growth.

Only through an honest dialogue with oneself can a path of real transformation be started.”

Alexandra Francesca d’Alessandro