John E. Sarno

John E. Sarno was a physician and author who specialized in the treatment of chronic pain, particularly back pain. He proposed that many ongoing pains are caused by psychological factors, such as stress, emotions, or repressed feelings, rather than physical damage. Sarno believed that the mind can create physical symptoms as a way to distract from emotional issues, a concept known as psychosomatic pain. His approach emphasizes understanding and addressing emotional causes, often through education and awareness, allowing the body to heal without invasive procedures or medications. His ideas have been influential and sometimes controversial within pain management.