Hi Mike, My story was very similar to yours- I had issues at the same levels (herniated discs on MRI with a "nerve compression") and also...
I think they did give the kids individual psychotherapy, in addition to the more surface-level asking of their emotions during exercise. I don't...
Glad to have some good dialogue around this article/podcast! A little healthy differing of opinions/criticism is always good. The podcast did go...
Hey Lauren, Yes, TMS pain can truly occur anywhere, including the teeth! TMJ is also a known variant of TMS. Just an anecdote- my husband had a...
So I just listened to this! I have some thoughts- first off, it's great that TMS ideas are going mainstream, especially for a podcast like...
I just saw this come up in my podcast feed, i'm excited to hear it!
Hi JDR, Just wanted to chime in here as a fellow therapist (PT!) who had a very similar diagnosis. I have 2 disc herniations (L5-S1 and L4-5),...
As a PT myself, though I don't (yet!) have a specifically TMS practice, I have shared it with some clients who are open to the idea and worked...
Hi Rooted, I'm sorry you're suffering. There is great advice above on how to get through these times, such as using a program like the SEP...it...
Here is an example of this: https://www.nature.com/articles/ajg2017483 (Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial for the...
It sounds like this area of chronic muscle spasm is just part of all the TMS you have. All of this type of chronic pain is TMS, especially...
Hi Rooted, It's good you've had testing done and they've ruled out a medical cause to your pain, so you can safely conclude it is TMS. TMS can...
Hi wastinglight, Welcome to the TMS forums, glad you've found us! It is true that chronic tendonitis including DQV are TMS. Give yourself space...
Hi Lessmore, I just saw this post- sorry no one has responded until now! I'm a physical therapist in the US and can relate to some initial...
Hi Eileen, These all look like "normal abnormalities" on your MRI (I had some similar ones in my lumbar spine). I think most folks have stuff...
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