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Book Review: Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection

Back and Neck PainMarch 6, 2008Written by John E. Sarno1,109 views

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This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Back and Neck Pain. Back and Neck Pain can result from a number of physical causes and medical conditions. Jesse Cannone is the Official Guide to Back and Neck Pain.nnHealing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection, by John E. Sarno, is a valuable resource for people interested in Back and Neck Pain, and it is available through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.

nBook Description

nFor the first time in eBook, the classic New York Times bestseller that has helped thousands of people heal themselves from back pain.

nPublisher Description

nDo you have back, neck, or shoulder pain that keeps recurring or won't go away? Does back pain keep you from living a full life? If so, you may be suffering from TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome)—and you don't have to take it anymore!nDr. John E. Sarno is a medical pioneer whose mind-body approach has helped patients overcome their back conditions—without drugs or dangerous surgery. After indentifying stress and other psychological factors in back pain, he demonstrates how many of his patients have then gone on to heal themselves without exercise or other physical therapy. With case histories and the results of in-depth mind-body research, Dr. Sarno describes how patients recognize the emotional roots of their TMS and sever the connections between mental and physical pain.

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n This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Back and Neck Pain. The Official Guide to Back and Neck Pain is Jesse Cannone. In 2001, Jesse and Steve created the Lose the Back Pain System, the world’s first self-assessment and self-treatment program for back pain and sciatica sufferers.

Additional Resources covering Back and Neck Pain can be found at:nnnWebsite Directory for Back and Neck Pain Articles on Back and Neck Pain Products for Back and Neck Pain Discussion Board Jesse Cannone, the Official Guide To Back and Neck Pain

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