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John E. Sarno, M.D., was a physician and author best known for books presenting his influential and controversial mind-body approach to chronic pain. A professor of rehabilitation medicine at New York University School of Medicine, Sarno developed the concept he called tension myositis syndrome, or TMS, proposing that psychological and emotional factors could contribute to certain forms of persistent back pain and other physical symptoms. His bestselling books, including Healing Back Pain and The Mindbody Prescription, encouraged readers to examine stress, anger, perfectionism, and emotional patterns alongside physical explanations for pain. Sarno’s ideas attracted a devoted readership and helped popularize broader discussion of mind-body relationships, although aspects of his specific theories remain debated and are not universally accepted within medicine. Readers searching for John Sarno audiobooks, Healing Back Pain audiobook, mind-body books, chronic pain audiobooks, TMS books, stress and pain, and back pain books will find his distinctive perspective on the subject. His work may interest listeners exploring historical and alternative approaches to chronic pain, but persistent or severe symptoms warrant evaluation by qualified healthcare professionals to rule out medical causes and determine appropriate individualized treatment.