Sarno Clinic Newsletter
How is back pain diagnosed?
When you develop back pain, the natural question is often, “What’s wrong with my spine?” Modern evidence shows that diagnosing back pain is ...
Do you need to take magnesium supplements?
Magnesium supplements are widely recommended for muscle tension, stress, sleep problems, headaches, and chronic pain. You may have been told that ...
How to relieve severe lower back pain
Severe lower back pain can feel overwhelming. It can limit your movement, disrupt sleep, and erode confidence in your body. When pain persists or ...
Role of people-pleasing in developing Tension Myositis (TMS) symptoms
Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), first described by Dr. John Sarno, is a mind-body condition in which emotional stress and ...
Healing potential of creative expression
Chronic pain can feel isolating, relentless, and difficult to articulate. While conventional treatments often focus on the physical body, there is ...
How your nervous system learns pain
Pain is designed to protect you. It alerts you to injury, encourages rest, and supports healing. But when pain persists long after tissues have recovered, something ...
Teaching children about the mind-body connection
Children experience emotions in their bodies long before they have words to describe them. A stomach ache before school, a headache after a stressful day, or ...
How suppressed grief contributes to chronic physical symptoms
Grief is a universal human experience, yet it’s one of the least tolerated emotions in modern life. You’re often expected to “move on,” stay functional, and return to ...
Exercises for lower back pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare, reduce activity, or feel limited in daily life. You may have been told to rest, strengthen your ...
How perfectionism fuels mind-body health issues
Perfectionism is often framed as a strength. You may be praised for being disciplined, reliable, and driven. You hold yourself to ...
Building a support network for mind-body healing
Mind-body healing is often described as an individual journey. You learn to regulate your nervous system, process ...
What kind of yoga helps with back pain?
If you live with back pain, yoga can feel both appealing and intimidating. You may have heard that yoga is good for your ...
How people-pleasing masks emotional pain
People-pleasing is often praised as kindness, cooperation, or emotional intelligence. You may be described as ...