Trauma can manifest in various physical ailments from "summary" of Body Remembers Casebook by Babette Rothschild
Trauma, often overlooked or dismissed, can show up in unexpected ways within the body. Physical symptoms that seem unrelated to past traumatic experiences can actually be manifestations of unresolved trauma. These symptoms can range from chronic pain to digestive issues, from headaches to fatigue. The body remembers the trauma even when the mind may have pushed it aside. For instance, a client may come in complaining of back pain that has no clear physical cause according to medical tests. Through careful exploration and therapeutic work, it may be revealed that the back pain is actually linked to a past traumatic event that the client has not fully processed or integrated. The body holds onto this trauma, expressing it through physical discomfort as a way to communicate that there is still work to be done. It is crucial to understand that the mind and body are intricately connected, and what affects one will inevitably affect the other. When trauma is not addressed and released, it can linger within the ...
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