The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain

Marc Notes: Originally published: 1998.; Includes bibliographical references (p. [195]-201) and index. Publisher Marketing: Dr. John E. Sarno's Healing Back Pain is a New York Times bestseller that has helped over 500,000 readers. Continuing the research since his ground-breaking book, the renowned physician now presents his most complete work yet on the vital connection between mental and bodily health.... Musculoskeletal pain disorders have reached epidemic proportions in the United States, with most doctors failing to recognize their underlying cause. In this acclaimed volume, Dr. Sarno reveals how many painful conditions-including most neck and back pain, migraine, repetitive stress injuries, whiplash, and tendonitises-are rooted in repressed emotions...and shows how they can be successfully treated without drugs, physical measures, or surgery. His innovative program has already produced gratifying results for thousands of patients. The Mindbody Prescription is your invaluable key to a healthy and pain-free life. Review Citations: Ingram Advance 10/01/1999 pg. 121 (EAN 9780446675154, Paperback) Publishers Weekly 03/02/1998 pg. 65 (EAN 9780446520768, Hardcover) Booklist 04/15/1998 pg. 1406 (EAN 9780446520768, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Sarno, John E John E. Sarno, M. D., is a professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the New York University School of Medicine. He has been practicing medicine since 1950. He is the acclaimed author of three earlier books on musculoskeletal pain.