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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 ...more
Mass Market Paperback, 240 pages
Published
February 1st 2010
by Wellness Central
(first published February 1st 1991)
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مشکل کمر درد اکنون بسیار شایع شده است و دنیا به یک راه حل اساسی نیاز
دارد .این مسئله ای نیست که بتوان آن را نادیده گرفت
شاید باور کردنش سخت باشد! شاید کمردرد غول بی شاخ و دم و شکست ناپذیر این زمونه باشد که درمان اون یک خوابی بیش نیست ولی آقای دکتر سارنو در این کتاب به شرح یک روش ابداعی می پردازد که براساس “ارتباط متقابل ذهن و جسم” پایه ریزی شده است. وقتی صحبت از ذهن می شود منظور همان انرژی نامحدود است که قادر است بر تمام بیماریها و دردها غلبه کند البته چون این قدرت بالقوه هستش و باید ...more
دارد .این مسئله ای نیست که بتوان آن را نادیده گرفت
شاید باور کردنش سخت باشد! شاید کمردرد غول بی شاخ و دم و شکست ناپذیر این زمونه باشد که درمان اون یک خوابی بیش نیست ولی آقای دکتر سارنو در این کتاب به شرح یک روش ابداعی می پردازد که براساس “ارتباط متقابل ذهن و جسم” پایه ریزی شده است. وقتی صحبت از ذهن می شود منظور همان انرژی نامحدود است که قادر است بر تمام بیماریها و دردها غلبه کند البته چون این قدرت بالقوه هستش و باید ...more
I don't suffer from back pain, thankfully, but the ideas here apply to several forms of cronic pain. Interesting theory that I might dismiss if I didn't know of so many people who felt it helped them.
Interesting book recommended by my chiropractor. At first I thought it was kind of hokey, but the more I read the more I started to buy into the concept that most back pain is caused by suppressed anger and fear. The back pain is the mind's way of giving you something to deal with besides confronting the emotions. I've been having back pain for years and paid my chiropractor way more money that I would like. But since reading the book and using the techniques, when I have had flare ups they ...more
hmmm. I have no idea what to think of this book. I have "episodes" of severe back pain where I am limited to lying on the floor for days, if not weeks at a time. I've tried PT, MRIs, yoga, weight lifting, you name it, I've done it. So when 2 people from totally separate parts of my life recommended this book to me, I immediately checked it out at the library.
I'm all for whoo-whoo. But this takes the "whoo" to a whole new level. The premise: the back pain is ...more
I'm all for whoo-whoo. But this takes the "whoo" to a whole new level. The premise: the back pain is ...more
This book gave me the tools to save myself from the chronic pain that was destroying my quality of life. I'd recommend it to everyone who has chronic pain of any form. Deal with this component of the pain to find what damage or issues is left, so it can then be dealt with appropriately is what I've told my loved ones. Might be surprised just how much is related to this issue! I was willing to do ANYTHING to quit hurting... come to find out what I needed to do was read even if it wasn't with ...more
I got about 3/4 through this book and then moved and never picked it back up. However, the last 1/4 of the book are examples of diagnoses with Sarno's comments on its relevance to TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome). I gave the book 4 stars b/c I thought the last 1/4 was a bit redundant.
Sarno has many years of medical practice under his belt. And, thankfully, he has gone beyond textbooks and rote exercises and linked the conditions of the mind with back-pain. I do like how he has m...more
Sarno has many years of medical practice under his belt. And, thankfully, he has gone beyond textbooks and rote exercises and linked the conditions of the mind with back-pain. I do like how he has m...more
This book should be required reading for every US citizen.
What Dr. Sarno (NY University med ctr) has discovered (and mainstream medicine has ignored) is that chronic pain is usually a psychosomatic phenomenon. That means it's real physical pain/tension, caused by the mind.
You're thinking "but I have that old injury/slipped disk/bad posture/etc that explains my pain". That's probably not the reason for the pain. "Slipped disks" are what doctors lik...more
What Dr. Sarno (NY University med ctr) has discovered (and mainstream medicine has ignored) is that chronic pain is usually a psychosomatic phenomenon. That means it's real physical pain/tension, caused by the mind.
You're thinking "but I have that old injury/slipped disk/bad posture/etc that explains my pain". That's probably not the reason for the pain. "Slipped disks" are what doctors lik...more
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i'm giving this book only 3 stars because the form was so poor and very repetitive. sarno spends most of his chapters defending his theory on TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome) and trashing other back pain remedies.
however the content of the book is interesting and might possibly be the cause of the current breakthrough i'm experiencing with my shoulder this week.
his point is basically that most back pain is caused by tension due to repressed emotions. all one has to do to relieve symp...more
however the content of the book is interesting and might possibly be the cause of the current breakthrough i'm experiencing with my shoulder this week.
his point is basically that most back pain is caused by tension due to repressed emotions. all one has to do to relieve symp...more
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I thankfully don't have back pain, but I have some other pains that my friend thought might be similar. So she suggested I read this book. The theory seems completely plausible to me. But after a first read through it I didn't feel any better. I'm rereading it to see if the ideas sink in any more than they did the first time around. I'm not 100% convinced about the idea that every other treatment is a placebo, but in general I like what he had to say.
Although I wish there were a more up-to-date and less defensive version of this book, the premise is excellent - that our own repressed emotions cause physical pain. I've been wondering myself if I might, for that reason, keep an anger journal, password protected on MS Word. I'm going to explore other ideas for expressing anger but I am reluctant at the same time, to fan it. Back to the book: I agree with the premise, but wish the presentation were better.
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Your Back Pain is probably not coming from what you think it's coming from. If you have back pain that won't go away, I highly recommend checking this book out.
Pain in America is extremely disabling. Most of it comes from a fixation, or a fear, but our healthcare providers rarely recognize this and we are sent home with prescriptions and the pain never really goes away. Instead we numb our bodies and disconnect.
Your Back Pain is probably not coming from what you think it's coming from. If you have back pain that won't go away, I highly recommend checking this book out.
Pain in America is extremely disabling. Most of it comes from a fixation, or a fear, but our healthcare providers rarely recognize this and we are sent home with prescriptions and the pain never really goes away. Instead we numb our bodies and disconnect.
The idea that deeply repressed anger can cause physical tension, resulting in not only back pain but digestive and sinus problems and headaches....yes, I can get behind that.
However, I agree with the other reviewers here who have said the book is too vague and repetitive. OK...Doc, so yes, I am tense, stressed out, and anxious and my back hurts like H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks, but what specifically am I supposed to do about it?
That said, it is nice to see a medical professional actuall...more
However, I agree with the other reviewers here who have said the book is too vague and repetitive. OK...Doc, so yes, I am tense, stressed out, and anxious and my back hurts like H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks, but what specifically am I supposed to do about it?
That said, it is nice to see a medical professional actuall...more
I read this book all the way through this time (as opposed to last time, when I only got part way done), and I really wanted to buy into Sarno's thesis that certain types of pain, back and otherwise, are caused by repressed anger. But ultimately he goes too far, his views are too extreme, and I got tired of him painting himself as a rebel who is taking on the medical establishment when actually he has a job at NYU medical center and is quite well-known and respected.
Anyway, I find h...more
Anyway, I find h...more
Reading this book saved my life. I was in horrific pain and had been told I might be this way for the rest of my life. Someone suggested I read this book. I was highly skeptical, but I read it. Overnight my pain went away almost completely. Within a few weeks the remaining ache was gone. I've used Sarno's method many times over the years and it works. I've probably gifted this book to more people than any other book.
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I was scheduled for back surgery when I saw this doctor on Oprah, that was 13 years ago! This book changed my life! Saved my life! This book is a must have for anyone with chronic back pain. This doc has helped actors, athletes, etc.
I keep two copies....one is a loner for the many people that have tried everything and surgery is the next thing.
This book is all about: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
I keep two copies....one is a loner for the many people that have tried everything and surgery is the next thing.
This book is all about: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
I read this book in 1996 while I was having back pain so severe I could hardly walk. I have severe osteoarthritis in my back. When my current doctor saw x-rays of my back, he said I'd be a candidate for back surgery if I wasn't functioning so well. Before you get surgery, please read this book. It made it so I can function on a daily basis with no pain killers.
I think Dr. Sarno has some good ideas. You can get bogged down with the medical terms (I think).
I did get something out of this book, but feel like for it to truly work, a person suffering from back pain would also need to pay him a visit (or visits). I got the book off Half.com so not much was invested! Back pain sufferers, give it a try!
I did get something out of this book, but feel like for it to truly work, a person suffering from back pain would also need to pay him a visit (or visits). I got the book off Half.com so not much was invested! Back pain sufferers, give it a try!
If you have back or neck pain this book is for you. Dr. Sarno puts forth a new way of thinking that makes sense and even more importantly - it works. The subtitle on the book is not far fetched, "Freedom From Back Pain Forever." It is IS that easy. Well and clearly written and easy to comprehend.
For those affected by pain--which is only a symptom, not a disease--this book will change your life. Think psychological, not physical. This was recommended to my husband, and I read it before he did! Now I think everyone in the world should read it!! :) Excellent!
Hurt my back in late 2008. It's been over 6 months and I still have some low sacral/sciatic tension going on. A friend highly recommended this book, said it "cured" 90% of his back pain. Plan on reading it right after a couple others on my list.
My father-in-law gave me this book and I wasn't sure what to think about it at first. But, I've tried what Dr. Sarno suggests and it really seems to help. It's an interesting concept that is worth a read if you have recurring back pain yourself.
people have been trying to get me to read this book for years and i dismissed it as hocus pocus. but i have to say, his arguments resonated with me and seemed to have reasonable medical support. i hope it helps me
He has some valid points about back pain being largely psychological. Could be helpful if you have back issues (or other health problems that are likely to have a large mental component, i.e. migraines, ulcers, etc.)
The title should be: Think and heal pain. It sounds a bit too good to be true. His claim? Chronic pain is a mental disorder. It's very persuasive, but he needs more study.
Talks about the Mind Body connection and how you can heal your back pain without any meds or physio. This has worked successfully for many people including myself.
Awesome book for anyone who is looking for relief from back pain, the way you think about your back pain has a lot to do with the amount of pain you feel.
I read this book with an open mind and believe it did make a difference in my back pain. Eventually the pain came back so maybe I need to re-read it.
A fascinating look at how you can overcome pain in your body with your mind. I think it is a very worthwhile book and I think that I am a believer.
An amazing book that opened up a whole new way of thinking for me! Has do do with a lot more than back pain. The mind is so powerful!
Excellent advice that explains why certain back problems don't have a structural reason to cause pain, and instead the mind does it.
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