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| Mobius |
Posted - 11/06/2004 : 12:21:50
Hi Dave. I am directing this question at you as I know that you are a Sarno purist like me and I respect your opinion. I believe that the causative factor in TMS as described by Sarno is accurate. Since the cause of TMS is psychogenic then any corrective countermeasures of a structural nature would be futile.
I recently reveived some literature in the mail regarding a infrared heating pad that uses far infrared waves which are able to penetrate the skin and down through the muscles, joints, bones, ligaments, nerves nd blood vessels. The pad is used to relieve pain for arthritis and many others problems. The infrared waves from the pad are said to gently warm all tissues, bones and joints in the effected areas. In response to this increased warming, the body goes into a homeostatis response which means it tries to maintain temperature. To do this, it expands blood vessels to get more blood flow to the area.
Since Sarno states that the pain from TMS is caused by mild oxygen deprivation which is brought about by reduced blood flow to the affected areas, it would seem only plausable that anything that one could do to increase this blood flow would serve to short-circuit the pain syndrome.
Of course this is not a cure, only a temporary measure to ease the pain while we continue to resolve the condition psychologically as that is where the true culprit of TMS resides. Since Sarno does give pain-killing medications to his patients to see them throught until they can obtain resolution psychologically, do you see any harm in using such a device temporarily, or do you feel that my analogy is flawed?
Regards, Mobius |
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| menvert |
Posted - 11/09/2004 : 03:24:08
The naturopath I once went to would 'zap' & infrared massage my arms with two different wand type devices...
basically, sounds like the same theory that you explained... initially had a reasonable placebo effect, which rapidly wore off. But when I was in pain, I would think I better go to my naturopath and pay a S--- load of cash to get relief. Biggest waste of money ever. |
| Mobius |
Posted - 11/08/2004 : 15:13:19
Thank you for your inciteful comments Dave. I did not buy into this device but thought I would see what you thought of the idea. Your analogy of the unltrasound device and this infrared device is a valid one and both would be counter-productive. Thanks again and take care. Mobius |
| tennis tom |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 09:46:43
I agree with Dave. My first instinct was to say, why not go to Walgreens and buy a heating pad for under $20? How much does this infrared device cost? |
| Dave |
Posted - 11/07/2004 : 08:47:26
I seriously doubt that infrared has any ability to reach the muscles. This sounds like a scam.
The only modality that Dr. Sarno has found to actually reach the muscle is deep tissue ultrasound massage.
The problem with using either of these techniques is that it focuses you on the physical aspect of your pain. Subconsciously we are sending a message to ourselves that physical treatment can relieve TMS symptoms. Despite what we consciously believe, any physical treatment designed to alleviate pain is a roadblock to recovery.
Dr. Sarno originally prescribed physical therapy to his patients, figuring it couldn't hurt to relieve symptoms. But later he achieved much greater success when he eliminated all physical treatments.
On the other hand, taking a painkiller is different. We take the pill and forget about it, and the symptoms improve. There is no connection to the physical. Therefore, Dr. Sarno has no problem perscribing strong painkillers to those who have acute TMS pain. |
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