Could Your Aches And Pain Be More Emotional Than Physical? When you think of pain, chances are you imagine something physical—a strained back, a sore shoulder, or an old injury that still flares up. But what if the pain you feel isn’t just coming from your body? What if it’s your mind trying to send you a message? The good news is, once you begin to recognize and express these hidden emotions, the pain often starts to lift. Stress-relieving techniques outlined in my book—such as journaling, ther