How to heal chronic pain

Living with chronic pain can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and exhausting. You may have tried medications, physical therapy, or ...

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Photo of clouds shows how using Dr. John Sarno’s psychological treatments and mind–body practices dissipate chronic pain.

Living with chronic pain can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and exhausting.

You may have tried medications, physical therapy, or alternative treatments, only to find that the pain persists. Healing can sometimes feel out of reach, especially when daily tasks become challenging and your sense of control fades.

But modern research is reshaping what we know about chronic pain. It’s no longer understood as a purely physical problem located in one part of your body.