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Summary: I feel this book was written for and about my situation.
Review: I feel this book was written for and about my pain situation which has lasted 10+ years. I truly believe my pain is coming from TMS, because I've had every test imaginable - including a physical at the Mayo Clinic, with inconclusive results. I also have the 'worrier' personality to go with it. I read the book several times in the past 4 weeks and have had 'small" but noticeable improvements. I wish I could say, as some readers have expressed, that they have had immediate and lasting results with their pain symptoms. I'd love to hear from them with their techniques in making this work...what phrases do they repeat to themselves daily, how do they keep from getting discouraged if some of the pain returns after a day or two of relief, what daily 'regimen' did they perform to help themselves? I'll let you know if things greatly improve in the next 4 weeks...I'm giving it lots of time, since I've had the pain forever.
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Summary: Great
Review: This is a great book and I have read it. I would like to ask people here if the techniques in this book can be used for other things such as alcholism or depression. I know that Sarno says it can but I have to hear from the people who have read and applied his methods. Please email me back at dmitri12@juno.comP.S. I will write a much LONGER reciew of the book later.
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Summary: A GREAT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, "THE MIND"!
Review: Dr. Sarno gives the reader an alternative to conventional medicine and techniques. He does advise that you see a physician to see if something is obviously wrong. But, he also advises on searching oneself for the reason that might be causing the pain in the back, or anywhere else in the body. I have always thought that the mind could do amazing things because of people's feats to overcome physical conditions, pain and endurance. I have now used what I read to cure my tendonitis/repetitive stress in my arm/wrist. I had visited the orthopedic many times, including physical therapy, medicine and tests with no concrete cause/cure for my condition. I have since found what initially caused my stress/tension and laugh at what my brain was doing to my arm! I thank you Dr. Sarno, I plan to read more on the power of the MIND.
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Summary: A very reasonable premise
Review: Dr.Sarno's hypothesis that the mind controls the body is right; although I agree with one reviewer that toxic chemicals and other phenomena can cause back (and so many other problems), the fact is that the mind can actually change the effects of these as well. Biochemical changes certainly can be induced by the mind. Stress, of course, is the major villain and rage certainly causes stress. But, grief can also produce stress and attendant pain. One great cause of grief for so many is the loss of a beloved pet companion/"child". Up til very recently there was almost nothing to read to bring any help for those of us who have gone through intense suffering over this; and so many well-meaning friends who "didn't have a clue" would say "Just get another dog (cat, bird, etc) which would add anger and frustration to the grief, for their lack of understanding. For this reason I would like to recommend a few books that can bring tremendous comfort: The first, The Soul of Your Pet, gives amazing, credible evidence of animal afterlife; many cases of interaction between people and pets that have passed on. Will confound even the most hardened of skeptics. Biblically-sound, as well ( 1 chapt. on religions) Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates is strictly biblical and beautifully, compassionately written; a "must" for the believer who wants to believe pets go to Heaven For Every Dog an Angel: a marvelous book written for children that adults will love even more. An angel comes to pup at birth (or any pet), stays with it all its life, and has much joy when it bonds with its "forever person". When it is time for it to pass on, the angel forms a bridge for it to go to the "other side"; sometimes it comes back to visit; the child is told to listen for pawsteps when out walking or watch for covers rumpling. Children love hearing this. Eventually, when it is time for the "forever person" to pass, as well, there is a joyeous reunion as he or she reunites with his or her "forever dog" (or other pet(s) with which a bond has been formed). You are left with a sense of joy.All these books have sites on Amazon.
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Summary: This book gave me my life back!
Review: After a car accident, I suffered 12-1/2 YEARS of excruciating, constant back pain. I went to all sorts of specialists and had all sorts of physical therapy but nothing helped. After reading Dr. Sarno's book, my pain had completely disappeard within a month and has stayed away completely for 2-1/2 years now. The pain is caused by lack of oxygen to the muscles, which in turn is caused by repressed emotions. Now when something is bugging me, I just say to myself, out loud, "such-n-such is bugging me". That's all there is too it! Incidently, not only did my back pain go away, but my knee and elbow pain (which was brought on by an accident and had lasted several years) also disappeared! Dr. Sarno has amazing insight to have discovered this mind-body connection. His book is full of case studies that support his position. Thank you Dr. Sarno! I now can hike miles and miles carrying a heavy backpack with no pain!
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Summary: Sarno's method absolutely works!
Review: I found "Healing Back Pain" several years ago. I had been suffering for three years with lower back pain and a so-called "slipped disk." I spent thousands of dollars on conventional methods without any positive results. I constantly thought about how much my back hurt. One day I saw Sarno's book in a bookstore and bought it. That evening I read the first 30 or 40 pages. As I read, amazingly my back problems melted away. No pills, no exercise, nothing. Just a quick attitude change. It really was exactly as Sarno said. Back pain was due to emotional stress and nothing more. Sounds strange, but my back pain went away that day. It has crept back at times since then, but simply rereading "Healing Back Pain" makes it go away every time, and immediately. This is an amazing book. If you have given up on doctors, exercise, and you fear surgery, read this book for the easy way out of your pain. This is one thing that sounds too good to be true, but it really is true!
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Summary: Don't Be Misled
Review: This book suggests its all in your head. For many people this may be correct. But realize back pain can be caused by many other serious medical conditions that should be investigated. The author's arrogance suggests he may be very familiar with back pain himself, but realize all back pain is certainly not sourced in the ego. Sarno ommits to tell us about these other sources he gives little credence to, which is an enorrmous oversight in educating people about back pain. It is misleading to people who would be better served to know the full truth about sources of back pain, particualry exposure to toxic chemicals in our environment disrupting the hormonal system. Sarno blames people's minds for something one can have little control over,and of which many people are not aware. The net effect is his book does not serve the truth.
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Summary: It really works!!!
Review: I have my life back. After four years of suffering with chronic back pain after a diagnosis of a herniated disc I can now ride horses again, garden, and go to an amusement park and go on the rides and water slides. Also, the weekly chiropractic visits are a thing of the past. Thank you Dr. Sarno.
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Summary: Yes it works
Review: The USA much more than any other country, is a nation of pain obsessed hypochondriacs, of which I must admit, I was one of these hypochondriacs. Living outside the US and reading the book made both crystal clear to me. Dr. Sarno's book does a nice job of not using negative words like "hypochondriacs" and instead couches the problem and solution much more gently so that people will open up and accept it. The book works.
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Summary: I HAD SURGERY INSTEAD
Review: I heard about this book, saw all the rave reviews, and decided to try Dr. Sarno's techniques. I read the book and tried to do what he said, but found that it didn't work. I ended up feeling like kind of a failure, like I'm not sophisticated enough to control my pain with my mind. Anyway, I opted for surgery, had my L5 S1 disc removed (herniated), and have felt like a million bucks ever since. Don't be afraid of the surgery - it's not as bad as people tell you and much better than the pain. Having said all this, it can't hurt to try his techniques - it obviously works for lots of people. Just don't beat yourself up if you can't do it.
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