Healing Back Pain

The Mind-Body Connection

John E. Sarno

The book presents the theory that many types of chronic back pain are rooted in psychological factors rather than structural abnormalities. It introduces the concept of Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) and offers a program for overcoming pain through recognizing and addressing repressed emotions.

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The Mindbody Prescription

Healing the Body, Healing the Pain

John E. Sarno

The book posits that many physical ailments, particularly chronic pain, are the result of psychological factors such as stress and repressed emotions. It offers a program for understanding and overcoming these psychosomatic conditions by addressing their emotional roots and developing mind-body awareness.

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The Divided Mind

The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders

John E. Sarno

The book explores the connection between emotions and physical pain, proposing that many chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders are the result of psychological stress manifesting as physical symptoms. It introduces the concept of Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) and offers a treatment approach that emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing repressed emotions to alleviate pain.

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