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mr_ekco
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 Posted - 02/25/2008 : 18:25:42
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Hi all,
I just discovered TMS within the last hour after having yet another bout of low back pain that sent me searching the Internet for answers. I want to believe that this is something I need to look into, and just need some reassurance. I do not know if what I have is "chronic" low back pain. I would say it has been something I have struggled with the last two years or so, and it is always coming an going. However, it always seems to have a physical trigger. I am very active and athletic and I will usually be doing something like squats and the pain will happen. Sometimes on the left, sometimes on the right. For the past 6 months it has been on and off on the left. A chiro said it was discs, PT says muscle imbalance, massage therapist says tight spinal erectors and trigger points. So alot of different choices there. LIke I said, the pain does seem to have a physical trigger, however, I would have to say that I am always consciously aware of and "worried" about hurting my back when doing squats or whatever. So I can see the power of suggestion in that...
As I am sure most of you know, you just start to lose hope after awhile and don't want to go barking up another tree only to be disappointed.
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johnaccardi
USA
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Posted - 02/25/2008 : 19:27:14
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I don't know very much about TMS as I am pretty new to the subject as well. A piece of advice I could give you is buy one of Dr. Sarno's books. See if you can relate to a lot of the things he writes.
My guess is that you do have TMS. I don't know much about you or your situation but the fact that your pain moves from side to side and the fact that you think about it a lot and worry about it are good signs of TMS.
What kind of personality do you have...are you hard on yourself and always looking to please others???
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la_kevin
USA
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Posted - 02/25/2008 : 20:02:56
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"A chiro said it was discs, PT says muscle imbalance, massage therapist says tight spinal erectors and trigger points. So alot of different choices there."
I was diagnosed with about 7 different reasons for pain. And they all "coincidentally" matched the the ailment each doctor specialized in, like you said. So they're all right or all wrong? Half right and half wrong?Truth is in 2008 they still have no clue. They're taking shots in the dark and cherry pick the symptoms to fit what they've studied, degreed, or practiced in.
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mk6283
USA
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Posted - 02/25/2008 : 20:59:20
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Congratulations!!! Talk about deja vu. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that you have TMS. I remember the first time I read about TMS -- my life would never be the same. Not only did Dr. Sarno's work cure me of my pain, but -- more importantly -- it likely saved from what would have been years of poor medical practice. I feel extremely fortunate to have found TMS so early in my life, and so should you. I'm sure the rest of the wonderful forum members here will help lead you to salvation, but I just wanted to give you a little more confidence to hang around (you won't regret it). Good luck buddy.
Best,
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jjaamm
USA
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Posted - 02/26/2008 : 14:47:13
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Hi all,
I have been suffering from constant lower back pain for eight months now and have just read Dr. Sarno's book. I beleive that tension could be a major part of my problem, if not all of it. My question is can I "do this myself" or do I have to start seeing a therapist? Getting to a therapist while working fulltime and caring for four kids will add to my tension!
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Wavy Soul
USA
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Posted - 02/26/2008 : 20:37:33
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Follow the basic instructions in the Sarno book first. He says only see a therapist if the basics don't work.
Good luck
Love is the answer, whatever the question |
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jjaamm
USA
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Posted - 02/29/2008 : 18:14:48
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Which book of Sarno's? I just read Mind Over Back Pain and there are no strategies/tips. Where did you hear about journaling?
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Dave
USA
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Posted - 03/01/2008 : 09:24:15
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Originally posted by jjaamm
Which book of Sarno's? I just read Mind Over Back Pain and there are no strategies/tips. Where did you hear about journaling?
Adele
Mind Over Back Pain is over 20 years old and quite outdated. I personally think Healing Back Pain is a good place to start. The Mindbody Prescription takes it a bit further, but everything you need to know is in HBP. |
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