Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection
Dr. John E. Sarno is a medical pioneer whose program has helped thousands of thousands of people overcome their back conditions–without or drugs or dangerous surgery. Now, using his grounbreaking research into TMS (Tension Mytostis Syndrome), Dr. Sarno goes one step further: after identifyig stress and other psychological factors in back pain, he demonstrates how many of his patiens have gone on to heal themselves without exercise or other physical therapy. Find out:
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Worth a look.,
I think this book will be most helpful for people who have been suffering with back pain for a long period of time (months to years). Most back pain lasts only a short time, and if it persists, you probably either have a really serious medical problem (that is usually obvious) or there are psychological factors involved.
If you’ve been through the conventional medical system with your back pain for a long time with no satisfaction, have had many physical treatments (such as heat, massage, manipulation, etc.) with no relief, AND have had serious back pain issues ruled out, then I say it would be well worth your while to at least check out this book. While there are true physical causes of back pain that are not psychological, this book will make you think about any stress related issues that could be a part of your pain. Other self-help books I liked include Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis. Good luck!
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|Still doing great after five years!,
I like to check in every now and then with my progress and I have to say that since reading this book and implementing its suggestions in 1999, I have been free of back pain for five years. I NEVER take it for granted. I biked 35 miles just today without so much as a twinge. I had suffered with back pain for ten years after being attacked by a combative patient at work (I was a psych nurse) so it was pretty much a miracle to stumble on Dr. Sarno’s book and his theories. I’m an incredibly practical person who tends to pooh-pooh a lot of holistic medicine, but these theories are based on common sense. If I ever feel even a twinge of discomfort, usually re-reading the Prologue is enough to make me better. Thank you, Dr. Sarno, for changing my life!
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|Start here…period,
If you’re like me and thousands (millions?) of others who suffer from back pain and other ailments (e.g., sciatica, “tennis elbow”, even frequent urination and skin rashes), this book is a literal lifesaver.
I first learned about Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), the name Dr. Sarno gave to this condition, in 1999 when Dr. Sarno appeared on Larry King Live. At that time, I had been suffering from chronic low back pain for a decade. I first developed it my junior year in college and had back pain off and on since. Because I was a military officer at the time when it was most severe, I was afforded exceptional healthcare and offered every possible treatment at the U.S. government’s expense. However, no amount of treatment – physical therapy, chiropractic care, exercising/stretching, acupuncture, etc. – could free me of my debilitating pain. That is, until I discovered Dr. Sarno’s diagnosis.
By the time I read Dr. Sarno’s book, I had every known type of imagery done to determine the root of my low back pain – MRI, CT, X-ray, etc. Still, nothing was conclusive, so once I learned through Dr. Sarno’s book the pain could simply be a phyiscal reaction to emotional pain, the diagnosis made perfect sense to me and was easy to believe. Within days of reading the book, I was cured. Amazing.
Unfortunately, I still have bouts with TMS, sometimes severe bouts. As such, I continue to seek out a permanent cure for my problem. Dr. Sarno’s book helped me put the pain in perspective and regain control of my life. However, it has not been able to rid me of TMS all together. He suggests psychotherapy if TMS persists, but I live in South Korea and do not have that as an option. Nonetheless, I am at least relieved to know I haven’t caused any real injury to my back. I can thus go about my business and simply manage the pain as it arrives. Thank you, Dr. Sarno, thank you.
Incidentally, before I close, I should mention many people rave about Fred Amir’s book “Rapid Recovery from Back Pain”. I too have that book, but I have not found it that helpful (see my review). Regardless, whatever answers you seek beyond this book, don’t do so until you’ve started here. Dr. Sarno’s book is the foundation for any further help you may seek.
REVIEW UPDATE: 15 JANUARY 2004
I am writing to reaffirm how wonderful this book truly is. I am very happy to report I have had literally no back pain in nearly two years now. None. My treatment? Nothing other than reading Dr. Sarno’s book. That’s it. Please, folks, do yourself a favor. Give this book a try. I exaggerate not when I say that reading this paperback alone can free you of pain forever. I’m living proof.
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|These really work!,
I “sprained” my lower back really bad about a month ago. I went to the dr. and got the usual round of muscle relaxers and pain pills which were helping a lot but every time I would have to do some yard work it would hurt again. I saw a commercial for these and thought I’d try them. I can’t believe the difference it makes. Less than a week after the original injury I could mow my yard without any pain at all. I have tested it by doing things with and without them in my shoes and it is really working to emliminate the pain. I’m not an expert on back pain or remedies for it but these have really helped me.
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|Convert Your Fashion Sneakers into Walkers!,
I walk 6-8 miles per day with my little dog. Since I have extremely narrow heels, I have a terrible time finding shoes that fit.
The only ones I’ve found that fit me without slipping in the heel are Nike ‘fashion’ sneakers. The problem is that there is basically no support or cushioning in them and after a couple of miles, my feet and back would ache.
I discovered these insoles at Target and bought more here because the price is better & there’s no sales tax.
I like the fact that they are ‘cut to fit’. The orthotics that can’t be cut don’t extend all the way to the end of the shoe and I end up with blisters on the balls of my feet from them.
These last about 4 months if walking daily in them.
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|Great if you are constantly standing…,
As a teacher, I stand all day long. It would be nice if I could wear good shoes with adequate support for the job, but I have to look professional, so dressy flats are the best I can get. On top of all of the standing, I am constantly bending over to help students or picking up crates of heavy papers.
When I injured my back recently, I was searching for something that would support my feet better, and I found these orthotics. On the first day, I could feel the difference. Usually, my mid-back was burning by noon, but when I wear these, I go home feeling great with no pain.
Although I don’t think that these take the place of proper bending at the knees or chiropractic care, they are a miracle addition to proper back-treatment methods, and I would highly recommend them.
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