Techniques like journaling and mindfulness are used to uncover and confront the repressed anger or anxiety fueling the physical symptoms. Practical Mind-Body Strategies
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.
Patients are encouraged to resume normal physical activities and stop treating their backs as "injured," which helps sever the brain's pain-fear cycle.
Techniques like journaling and mindfulness are used to uncover and confront the repressed anger or anxiety fueling the physical symptoms. Practical Mind-Body Strategies
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.
Patients are encouraged to resume normal physical activities and stop treating their backs as "injured," which helps sever the brain's pain-fear cycle.