What is TMS?

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Written By Sean Hershey

Sean Hershey, LCSW | Gay Somatic Therapist NYC

TMS is a term coined by Dr. John Sarno. In the world of chronic pain recovery, TMS stands for:

  • Tension Myositis Syndrome

  • Tension Myoneural Syndrome

  • The Mindbody Syndrome

TMS is a condition wherein pain and symptoms are present in the body, despite the absence of a structural problem or a disease process responsible for symptoms at the site of the pain.

TMS is very common. It can present in various systems of the human body. Often, sufferers are afflicted with more than one symptom at a time. Common manifestations include:

  • Back Pain

  • Neck Pain

  • Hip Pain

  • Shoulder Pain

  • Knee Pain

  • Elbow Pain

  • Pain from Disc Bulges

  • Pain from Disc Degeneration

  • Other Musculoskeletal Pain

  • Sciatica

  • Neuropathy

  • Migraine

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  • Pelvic Pain

  • Interstitial Cystitis

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Many Eczema and Skin Conditions

  • Many Arthritic Presentations

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

  • Long Covid

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Other Medically Unexplained Chronic Pain

Assessment:

Listen to the podcast to learn about the diagnostic process: Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify

Treatment:

The treatment for TMS includes psychological and emotional modalities. Notably, the treatment is not “fixing” the body. Listen to the podcast to learn more about TMS treatment: Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify

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