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Psychology of Back Pain
* Psychology of Degenerative Disc Disease Psychology of Back Pain / DevastationWhen I speak of back pain in this article, I am not referring to…"Opps, I hurt my back, but it felt better in a couple of weeks." NO. I am talking about chronic agony which rapes and pillages at will. I am speaking of the type of pain which is life altering. I am referring to the symptoms which will not go away, despite multiple attempts at treatment. In essence, I am describing not only my own experience with
chronic lumbar back pain,
but judging from your letters and emails, your experiences as well… Psychology of Back Pain / HopeDespite the brutality of most long term back pain syndromes, it is the wonder of human nature to hold on to hope. Back pain patients are always hoping and praying that the next treatment they try will FINALLY alleviate their suffering. Sometimes, they enjoy short term or partial relief, but rarely achieve a full cure for all their painful symptoms. I understand how this takes a huge toll on your body, mind and soul. The constant ups and downs of hope and disappointment are like an unfair roller coaster. I rode this path for 18 long years, while I struggled to cure my own domineering pain. I was just about out of hope, when I finally found my real cure. I still thank Dr. Sarno at the NYU Medical Center for his contribution to my personal salvation… knowledge therapy.Psychology of Back Pain / AdviceFinding a cure is rarely easy when it comes to any form of chronic pain, regardless of where the physical symptoms are experienced. Medical science has proven itself to be impotent in dealing with long term symptoms, whether they be the perceived result of back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia or a host of other PIPS conditions. It is the responsibility of every affected patient to recognize WHY their pain will not get better and become proactive about their own healthcare.This is my advice to all back pain sufferers. Learn all you can about your pain and do not leave your fate exclusively up to your care providers. Ignorance is NOT bliss when it comes to back pain… It is a life sentence. You WILL continue to suffer while your doctors and therapists get rich and fat off your misery. Take charge of your life and become involved. You might just discover, like I did, that your diagnosis is incorrect and use this new found information to lead you to a real and permanent cure.
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