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Healing Back Pain (Reissue Edition)

The Mind-Body Connection
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Healing Back Pain (Reissue Edition) by John E. Sarno discusses the psychological and emotional factors contributing to chronic back pain. Dr. Sarno explains how repressed emotions can cause tension in the body, leading to pain, and provides insights on how to overcome these issues without surgery or medication.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in understanding the mind-body connection and looking for alternative approaches to managing chronic pain, particularly back pain. The author, John E. Sarno, offers insights into how psychological factors can influence physical pain and provides strategies for achieving pain relief through awareness and mental techniques.

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Healing Back Pain (Reissue Edition)

Dr. John E. Sarno's groundbreaking research on Tension Myositis Syndrome reveals how stress and other psychological factors can cause back pain-and how you can be pain free without drugs, exercise, or surgery.

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Dr. John E. Sarno's groundbreaking research on Tension Myositis Syndrome reveals how stress and other psychological factors can cause back pain—and how you can be pain-free without drugs, exercise, or surgery.

In Healing Back Pain (Reissue Edition), Dr. Sarno delves into the intricate connection between the mind and body, unveiling how emotional factors such as stress, anxiety, and repressed anger can lead to physical pain. This insightful book offers a thorough understanding of Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), a condition that affects countless individuals who experience chronic back pain.

Dr. Sarno is a medical pioneer whose program has helped thousands of people find relief from chronic back conditions without the need for drugs, physical therapy, or dangerous surgery. In this bestselling guide to overcoming back pain, you'll discover:

  • Why self-motivated and successful people are prone to Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS)
  • How anxiety and repressed anger trigger muscle spasms
  • How people "train themselves" to experience back pain
  • How you may get relief from back pain within two to six weeks by recognising TMS and its causes

Through a blend of case histories and the results of in-depth mind-body research, Dr. Sarno explains how patients can recognise the emotional roots of their TMS and sever the connections between mental and physical pain. He offers practical advice and strategies that can help you start your journey to recovery from back pain today.

This reissue edition of Healing Back Pain continues to provide invaluable insights and guidance for those seeking to understand and overcome their chronic back pain. By understanding the psychological underpinnings of TMS and adopting the methods outlined in this book, you may soon unlock a pain-free, healthier life without the need for invasive treatments.

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Healing Back Pain (Reissue Edition) by John E. Sarno explores the psychological roots of chronic back pain and suggests that many physical symptoms are caused by emotional stress. Reviewers praise the book for its revolutionary approach and practical advice, often noting significant relief after applying Sarno's methods. Some critics feel the concepts are unconventional, but many appreciate the alternative perspective on pain management.

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ISBN: 9781538712610

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Grand Central Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 106.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Dr. John E. Sarno is a professor of Clinical Rehabilitation at New York University School of Medicine and attending physician at the Howard A. Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine at New York University Medical Center.

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