Healing Back Pain: The Mind-body Connection -

The 1991 New York Times bestseller by Dr. John E. Sarno introduced the revolutionary concept of Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS) . Dr. Sarno’s core thesis is that most chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain is psychosomatic—originating from repressed emotional tension , such as stress, anger, or anxiety, rather than structural abnormalities like herniated discs. The Core Philosophy: Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS)

The first step is acknowledging that the pain is psychological, not structural. Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection

Unlike traditional treatments that rely on surgery, drugs, or physical therapy, the Sarno method focuses on . The 1991 New York Times bestseller by Dr