Most structural abnormalities do not cause pain.
The unconscious mind can create real physical changes in our bodies.
TMS – Tension Myoneural Syndrome – an often painful, yet harmless condition, is the major cause of most back, neck, shoulder, and limb pain.
Repressed anger, due to life pressures and the pressure we put on ourselves, is the cause of TMS.
The pain of TMS is a physical reaction which can be stopped.
Dr. Sarno speaks about his work and the reason for creating this DVD.
Dr. Sarno begins his lecture to a group of patients, all suffering from various chronic pain syndromes.
The Physical Manifestations – How The Pain Actually Occurs In The Body.
The Psychological Factors Causing the Pain.
Strategies for Dealing with TMS.
"Since 1973, I have focused my research and clinical practice on mindbody disorders, most particularly a condition that appears to be responsible for the majority of common back, neck, arm and leg pain complaints. I have written three books on the subject, and treated thousands of people with chronic, severe, often disabling pain. The DVD is designed to educate people as to the existence and nature of TMS."
"Well, it’s clear that you’re all suffering from some very significant, important pain in some part of your body and I’m here to help you get rid of that pain. You’ve all been diagnosed with a variety of abnormalities and other conditions. Disc problems for example, arthritis of the spine, fibromialgia, and many others, and you’ve been told that these things are the cause of your pain. We’re going to talk about that. After spending decades studying these problems and treating large numbers of patients with these problems, I’ve come up with a different diagnosis. There’s something else that’s causing your pain. We call it Tension Myoneural Syndrome, TMS for short. I’m here to teach. You’re here to learn. We’ve adopted this learning or teaching method of treatment because we found over the years that people will get better if they learn what is the true cause of the pain."