Healing Back Pain: The Mind-body Connection May 2026

While Dr. Sarno’s book is the foundational text, modern holistic approaches often integrate his principles with other wellness practices:

Techniques like journaling and mindfulness are used to uncover and confront the repressed anger or anxiety fueling the physical symptoms. Practical Mind-Body Strategies 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) While Dr

Dr. Sarno observed that self-motivated, successful, and perfectionistic individuals are most prone to TMS due to the internal pressure they place on themselves. The Healing Process: Education Over Medication John E