I hope you get this "book review" because I;m not sure I'm operating this site correctly...The Way Out. I'm only on page 70, but here's what Ive gotten. The author begins by describing his revelations and data about our pain fear cycles and how it functions. Briefly pain sets off an interaction between different receptors in the brain. those in chronic pain or fearful experiences cause this construct to remain in place rather than return to a healthy construct. prolonged pain causes a multitude of fears, i.e. will I ever heal or return to normailty, isolating so that you don;t have to tirelessly explain your obviously symptoms, having to give up social activities..to me fear of never being the person I was has been overwhelming. However, this is a self help book, and the author is so enthusiast about his discoveries that you rolle youe eyea feeling that there is no other way.

HANG IN THERE. Eventually there are ifs and in that case so that you begin to realize that he does recognize the realty of true physical pain.

This is a short story about me. I was living in Worcester Mass and the home of what was then called the Stress Reduction Clinic. It is now called the Center for Mindfulness. I had insomnia and occasional panic attacks. My doc at Umass Med referred me there for a 2 week program where you get to meet all sorts of people and the practice of movement..

Jon Kabat Zin had developed the program, and it grew. He's an exceptional person and so kind. Naturally I became blase about my schedule. Years later throughout my back surgeries, I pulled out the tapes. I woke in he morning, listened and practiced my tapes, took a salt water bath, worked out and was ready to start my teaching Pilates. btw, a surgeon had fused an area not accepted by today's standards. It caused a collapse of my entire lumbar spine. Not looking for sympathy. but trying to explain how much this helped.

The author has just started teaching a simple technique. He talks about Jon Kabat Zin andhis influence on pain. It all started to sound familiar. I was thrilled,

this program has extended throught the states and Europe, etc, You can all find a place near you. It's only 2 weeks and affordable..insurance might cover it. After you can access these sessions on utube, I wouldsuggest taking the course as you have support and direction.

So there;s the good news. I found something that does work (still don't toss away your p.t. etc, but add mindfulness to your cocktail)

So everyone, there's your update. Be patient as you start but know that this program is available to everyone.

I'll be checking in as my reading progresses.

Jon has gone on. but the program has expanded