It is my impression that 'pain-killing' drugs improve the patient's mood rather than take away the pain..

Most doctors are uncomfortable with medical conditions that have a psychological basis..

There's nothing like a little physical pain to keep your mind off your emotional problems..

A knowledgeable physical therapist can slowly build up patients' confidence by reassuring them that there is no structural problem and reminding them….

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..

... it is highly unlikely that a structural derangement could produce pain equal in severity to acute muscle spasm..

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