Here are some resources for dealing with chronic pain. I will be adding to this list from time to time.
Recommended Books:
Dr. John E. Sarno:
Healing Back Pain. I would start with this one. It was his second book and the first book that I read. It describes the basis for this syndrome and how he worked with his patients to cure it.
The Mind Body Prescription. His third book. In it one of his patients outlines the steps he took to cure himself of his back pain. Recommended for those of us who like to have a plan to follow.
Steven Ray Ozanich:
Back Pain: Permanent Healing. Steve talks about Dr. Sarno’s techniques.
The Great Pain Deception. Steve tells his story of how he recovered from years of suffering from chronic, debilitating pain and other serious symptoms by learning about Dr. Sarno’s techniques.
The Way Out. A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain. By Alan Gordon and Alon Ziv. A much needed update on the science behind Dr. Sarno’s original theory. Alan also shares his story of suffering with chronic pain.
Other Resources:
Steven Ozanich also has a very helpful “Healing Wall of Victory” where many of his clients share their stories of recovering from debilitating back pain.
TMS Wiki – an online forum of chronic pain sufferers. It is a public forum where people ask questions and seek answers. It is visited by people who are in pain and by those who have healed using the TMS techniques. It is a supportive community, filled with resources where you will find someone who has your symptoms and has been cured.
Dr. Paul Gwozdz
710 Easton Ave Suite 1A
Somerset, NJ 08873
732-545-4100
If you’d like to see a Doctor who has been trained in treating chronic pain this way, there is one nearby in Somerset, NJ. His name is Paul Gwozdz. I’ve been to see Dr, Gwozdz for a recent episode of back pain. I really liked him. He used to be an engineer for AT&T/Bell labs until Dr. Sarno cured him of his chronic back pain. That incident changed his life and, at the age of 40, he decided to go to medical school so that he could help others the way Dr. Sarno helped him.
Dr. Stuart specializes in working with patients experiencing emotionally triggered physical pain, or (TMS). She worked directly with Dr. Sarno. She lives and practices in the Princeton area. You can contact her at Marian@marianstuart.com.
Film/Video
Dr. Sarno’s film: All The Rage. See the trailer here. Using a first-person approach to explore the work of renowned physician Dr. John Sarno and his radical methods to treating back pain, All The Rage examines the connection between emotions and health.
John Stossel’s segment on 20/20 about Dr. Sarno
Howard Stern was a big fan and a patient of Dr. Sarno’s. Hear his interview with Dr Sarno as well as his eulogy for Dr. Sarno.
Check out the Curable App. If you check out their “About” page, you will see a list of doctors and other specialists working in this field. Since Covid, many of these physicians are now equipped to see patients remotely.
Pain Free You is a Youtube vlog from Dan Buglio who experienced his own cure from chronic back pain. He posts short videos daily and it is a helpful resource.
Although this is most of what I know about TMS help, I will be adding to this resource page as I come across new info or resources. Happy exploring and good luck. I wish you a speedy recovery!
If I can help in any way, please contact me: mkeisen@verizon.net.