Why mind-body medicine is evidence-based

Mind-body medicine was once dismissed by many clinicians as vague, unscientific, or overly alternative. Today, that perception is ...

Is there scientific evidence for Dr. Sarno’s theories?

Few physicians have generated as much debate in the chronic pain world as Dr. John  Sarno. Best known for his theory of ...

What research now tells us about healing back pain

Back pain remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Yet despite decades of medical advances, many ...

How the nervous system links emotion to physical sensation

Have you ever felt your heart race before an important meeting, noticed a knot in your stomach during an argument, or ...

Can anxiety make back pain worse?

If you live with back pain, you may have noticed your symptoms often worsen during stressful periods. A difficult week at work, family ...

How chronic pain changes the brain

If you’ve been living with chronic pain, you may have noticed that its effects extend far beyond the original area of ...

How sleep deprivation makes chronic pain worse

If you’re living with chronic pain, you may already suspect that poor sleep makes your symptoms harder to manage. What’s less widely understood is ...

How does sleep affect back pain?

If you’re living with back pain, your attention may naturally focus on physical factors such as posture, movement, or ...

How lifestyle changes can transform chronic back pain outcomes

Chronic back pain is often approached as a structural problem requiring targeted medical treatment. You may have ...

New Book - “The Back Pain Cure Workbook”

Struggling with chronic back pain that won’t go away - no matter what you try? Do scans show little damage but ...

Case against over-medicalizing back pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common health conditions you may experience during your lifetime. It’s a leading cause of ...

What conditions are commonly mistaken for lower back pain?

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons you may seek medical care. It affects people of all ages and is a leading cause of ...