Book · 1999 · Health & Fitness
Mind Over Back Pain
A Radically New Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Back Pain
Why people recommend it
Mind Over Back Pain by John Sarno is a seminal health guide that explores the psychosomatic roots of chronic physical ailments, particularly backaches, arguing that emotional stress triggers unconscious muscle contractions. Dr. Andrew Weil brought up this specific book during his interview on The Joe Rogan Experience in the episode numbered #1213 - Dr. Andrew Weil, released on December 12, 2018. While exploring alternative medical perspectives, Dr. Weil highlighted Sarno's contributions, mentioning Mind Over Back Pain alongside his other literature as a collection of truly great books. He emphasized his complete alignment with Sarno's primary belief that most back pain is not the result of structural injury, but rather represents a physical muscle spasm whose true origin lies within the mind. By discussing this concept on the podcast, Dr. Weil reinforced the validity of mind-body medicine, explaining how psychological stress and repressed emotions can manifest as severe physical pain and how recognizing this mental connection is vital for true healing.
Who recommended it
- Andrew Weil Recommended
Andrew Weil — 1 mention
“sure he has some great books mind over back pain healing back pain and his main belief which I totally agree with is that the majority of back pain is muscle spasm which originates in the mind”