#267 | MM - Healing Back Pain & Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS)

Ugh... back pain. We've probably all had it, or at least 80% of us will, according to the NIH.

It can be a real pain in the butt! Or sometimes neck.... or hip... or.... you get the idea!

Sadly, over half of the population has back pain that persists for 5+ years with 200 BILLION dollars being spent treating the symptoms... yes, treating symptoms.

In this week's episode, we talk about the root cause of 99.9% of back pain which is almost NEVER addressed by any doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or any other well-meaning physical medicine practitioner.

*This topic is very timely for us, Dr. Susanna in particular, as she is right in the midst of Healing Back Pain. She shares a bit of her story and journey today.

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Some highlights from today's MM episode...

• People are so often told their back pain is due to: Herniated discs, osteoarthritis / degenerated disc disease, “Pinched nerve”, “Sciatica”, osteophytes / bone spurs, spondylolisthesis 
• People are told and reaffirmed that their backs are fragile and vulnerable and they must be sure not to "injur" or "aggravate"
• The underlying cause of back pain stress/tension (Tension Myositis Syndrome or TMS) according to the work of Dr. Sarno
• Back pain is a physical symptom with psychological roots
• Most feel it easier and more socially acceptable to deal with physical pain than emotional issues
• The “Goodists” or “Perfectionists” tend to be most vulnerable
• Conventional treatments fail to address the root of the issue: Anti-inflammatories, Physical therapy, Chiropractic, Massage, Spinal Traction, Yoga, Rest, Surgery, Etc, etc, etc.......
• Tensionmyositis is also a probable root cause of many other chronic pain conditions

Books and Resources Referenced in the episode
- Healing Back Pain - https://amzn.to/3sUmac0
- The Mind Body Prescription - https://amzn.to/3mTz1aG
- The Divided Mind - https://amzn.to/3pOqV4R
- All The Rage Documentary - http://alltheragedoc.com
- Episode 74 of Alter Your Health - https://podcast.alter.health/74

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