06/24/2026
If you regularly experience pain in your neck, back, and/or glutes (sciatic pain) I highly recommend giving this book a read. My pain and discomfort has lessened significantly since I started reading this book a week ago. I am now convinced that my constant back pain is not because of a herniated disc or arthritis or a previous injury, but rather is a symptom from holding in my emotions and stress.
“But when we begin to discuss the trials and tribulations of daily life, it is usually clear that this person is generating anxiety all the time. I think there is a gradual buildup in such people until a threshold is reached, at which point the symptoms begin. Once it is pointed out to them, these patients have little trouble recognizing that they are the kind of perfectionist, highly responsible people who generate a lot of subconscious anger and anxiety in response to the pressures of everyday life.”
This describes me perfectly and I am now actively trying to confront and deal with my emotions rather than suppress them. I am also done telling myself that I am injured and hurt. In fact, I’m doing quite the opposite and convincing my brain that I am healthy and not going to let myself suffer any longer.
“Talk to your brain: tell it you won’t take it anymore.”
“Don’t repress your anger or emotions – they can give you a pain in the back.”
“Don’t think of yourself as being injured. Psychological conditioning contributes to ongoing back pain.”
