Recent content by Ducman

Thanks Fred, Will start journaling tomorrow.

I had a miraculous change with back pain after reading Dr Sarno’s book on Healing Back Pain 4 yrs ago. Over the past few months I now am dealing with debilitating neck pain. For some reason I didn’t realize that I may have the same issues with my neck as I did with my back. I did the journal...

Its been about 6 weeks since I read Healing Back Pain. Have also read all his other books. I am doing much better. I have played golf 3 times now and no pain. The fear of hurting my back is leaving me. I used to wake up in so much pain, but not any more. My neck is not as painful. And I...

thanks for the encouragement. I did play golf yesterday (9 holes). When I woke up before playing I was a bit anxious and my back was hurting more! It goes to show the mind and the body pain can be connected. I went anyway and finished and had a good time. Its funny because I was playing...

Ok, thanks much.

I have been on this journey about 4 weeks and I have read about 4 books on the subject and have been journaling every few days. Progress has been very good as I have been walking 4 miles a day and feeling much better. I work at home and my productivity has really increased, so I have a good...

Thanks much. My wife and I can relate on this subject quite well because many years ago, she had excruciating pain due to endometriosis. The docs said not much they could do, and she would have to just deal with it. But they did refer her to a pain clinic that also offered psychotherapy (she...

I read the Dr. Sarno's book Healing back pain and then The Divided Mind and and am now listening to the Back Pain Book by Steven Ozanich. Have also been journaling. All I can say is I am so thankful to have found this information. I am now walking everyday with my dog about 4 miles, including...

Ok thanks. Another question, sometimes the journaling brings up strong emotions and at other times it seems I am just writing my story. When realizing a lack of emotion, does that mean it’s time to move on or should I keep digging until I find it?

Hurt my lower back 23 years ago with a twisting stretching activity. Took weeks before I could even walk and been having problems ever since. In the last 5 years the pain and incidence of rehurting my back has increased. Also neck pain (trigger points at base of skull), and acid reflux and...