Spine Mobility and Energy Connection
When your spine loses mobility or doesn’t move as well as it could, the rest of your body has to work harder. Muscles tighten, breathing becomes shallow, and movement feels heavier.
That constant effort eats away at your energy reserves.
On the flip side, free up the spine and everything else in your system gets a lift. Your breathing deepens, circulation improves, and your nervous system gets the signal that it’s safe to relax. That’s when you feel lighter, more switched on, and ready to get things done.
Your brain listens to how you move. If you’re locked up and stiff, your brain gets the message that energy needs to be conserved, it’s like going into low-power/battery-saver mode. But if you bring movement back into the spine, your brain hears “we’re safe, we’ve got options” … and more energy becomes available.
You don’t need hours of yoga or an expensive massage to make this happen. Just a few minutes of simple spinal movements, like gentle rotations, side bends, or curling and uncurling through your back, can shift how you feel in a surprisingly short time.
Here’s something you can try right now:
- Sit tall in your chair.
- Slowly rotate your upper body to each side.
- Slowly side bend to each side.
- Slowly flex forward/down and extend up.
- Keep it small, keep it smooth, and notice how your ribs, shoulders, and even your breathing join in.
Feel anything different after a couple of rounds? Most people notice they’re more awake, their shoulders drop, and their breath moves more freely. That’s energy on tap, just from giving your spine some space.
So next time you’re feeling flat, don’t automatically reach for another coffee. Try moving your spine first. It might be the reset your body was asking for.
If you’d like some easy-to-follow movements to keep your body (and spine) feeling freer day to day, you can grab my free Stretch Free Flexibility Series here.. Each one takes less than five minutes but can make a big difference to how you move and feel.
Your spine is designed for movement, so move it gently and feel your energy come back online.
