These Were Dr. Sarno’s Final Words to His Chronic Pain Patients
They’re simple, yet they contain a lot of wisdom.
Dr. John Sarno was famously quoted for his final words to his patients. They’re simple, yet they contain a lot of wisdom.
Dr. John E. Sarno was an American physician and professor of rehabilitation medicine. He gained recognition for his theory that many forms of chronic pain, particularly back pain, are rooted in emotional and psychological factors rather than structural abnormalities like herniated discs or muscle injuries.
Dr. Sarno developed the concept of Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), a condition where emotional stress and unresolved psychological issues, such as repressed anger or anxiety, lead to physical symptoms like chronic pain, particularly in the back, neck, or shoulders.
According to Sarno, the brain diverts attention from these psychological issues by creating pain in the body, which prevents the person from dealing with their emotional struggles.
His books, including “Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection” and “The Mindbody Prescription”, have influenced many people who were suffering from chronic pain. He advocated for a non-surgical, mind-body approach to healing, focusing on self-awareness and addressing emotional triggers rather than physical interventions like surgery or medication. His work has had a lasting impact on the field of mind-body medicine and the understanding of chronic pain.
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