John E. Sarno quotes

There's nothing like a little physical pain to keep your mind off your emotional problems. (John E. Sarno)
It is perfectly acceptable to have a physical problem in our culture, but people tend to shy away from anything that has to do with the emotions. View quote
John E. Sarno
We must learn to recognize nature's truths even though we don't understand them, for some of those truths may still be beyond the ability of the human mind to comprehend. What we need is a compound prescription of humility, imagination, devotion to the truth and, above all, confidence in the eternal wisdom of nature. View quote
John E. Sarno
... surgery is a powerful placebo, perhaps the ultimate placebo. The effectiveness of a placebo is directly proportional to the impression it makes on the patient's subconscious mind. View quote
John E. Sarno
Most doctors are uncomfortable with medical conditions that have a psychological basis. View quote
John E. Sarno
A knowledgeable physical therapist can slowly build up patients' confidence by reassuring them that there is no structural problem and reminding them of the physiologic reason for the pain. View quote
John E. Sarno
It is my impression that 'pain-killing' drugs improve the patient's mood rather than take away the pain. View quote
John E. Sarno