muscle tightness

So, this was an interesting doctor’s visit for me and I thought this may help others or bring comfort somehow in regards to back pain and the notion that muscle tension “is the root” back pain. Spoiler alert, it’s not always. I went to my doctor’s office for a follow-up after a car accident I...

Hey everyone, I'm really glad I stumbled across this forum and community. I'm just beginning to find out about and embrace the idea of TMS, and for those looking to fully embrace it as well, I think sharing my story could be helpful. About 4 years ago, when I was a rising senior in high-school...

Just a quick update I went to my doctor and she has said for a 23 year old you've been investigated a lot and we cant find anything wrong. She said that my lower back pain (which was gone for about a week and a half ) is muscle tightness caused by anxiety and stress (being in constant fight or...

Hi.I'm new to forum. Three months back i read Healing back pain and unlearning pain and started filling the workbook. Its been 3 years since i have been struggling with repeated cycles of lower back herniation,sciatica,Head aches, sleepless nights(im not yet clear if it was depression/anxiety...

This is just based on my experience. I know that one shouldn't treat TMS physically but I admit I can't help but do massages and trigger point therapy on myself sometimes but through it all, I always believed my symptoms are TMS. It gives me some relief and somehow helps in lessening the trigger...

Hi everyone I am new here so let me start off by talking about where this all started. I am a 26 year old male. When I was 20 I was diagnosed with acid reflux and given medication to stop it. I accepted the diagnoses and moved on never having an issue. I have always suffered with headaches and...

My TMS symptoms are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS aka RDS). After severe pain dissipated and swelling in my hands is almost gone, I am pretty much down to extreme tension in muscles and tendons in my arms and hands. It is getting a bit better but very, very slow. I can't fully bend or...

I was reading a blog by Dr. Schubiner that was stating that pain in nerves/soft tissue that goes on after regular healing time is from the brain, not the tissue/nerves. He closes the article by saying the brain needs to be reprogrammed. How do you reprogram your brain? Is ignoring the pain...

Six months back I had my first muscle spasm at upper back (right side should blade) when I was washing(while bending) my clothes. It hurt a lot. After series of check up and physiotherapy it was as it is. I took muscle relaxants as prescribed and did physio + UltraSound heating at my back. All...

I have been a very active and athletic person my whole life. I was a professional jockey for 9 years and rode at many well known racetracks. After that career I took up marathon running then ultra running. I've finished 4 Boston Marathons, three 50 mile endurance races and one 100 miler. I've...

Hi All, I am 34 years old and have been dealing with persistent chronic pain of all sorts for about 15 years now. I used to be very active but for a long time now have felt like I have the body of someone twice my age. I just keep collecting pains and injuries that never really heal. It feels...

Hi, New to this forum after reading Dr. Sarno's book "The Mindbody Presciption" which was very insightful. However I have not read much on a connection between TMS and benigne fasciculation syndrome or muscle twitching. I have fasciculations for over a year now and blood tests and visit to the...

I just finished Day 1 and Day 2 this morning. I have had back/sciatica off and on since my early 20's (now in my mid 40's) I had my worst episode ever 4 weeks ago today. 3 weeks ago today I read my first John Sarno book. I started to get some relief immediately, but still have some pain...