The Mindbody Prescription

Copyright......Page 2
Dedication......Page 3
Acknowledgments......Page 4
Preface......Page 6
Introduction: A Historical Perspective......Page 9
PART I: The Psychology and Physiology of Mindbody Disorders......Page 20
1: The Psychology of Mindbody Disorders: A Tale of Two Minds......Page 21
2: The Mechanics of Mindbody Processes......Page 47
PART II: The Physical Manifestations of Mindbody Disorders......Page 64
3: Introduction to the Tension Myositis Syndrome: Manifestations in Low Back and Legs......Page 65
4: Manifestations in Upper Back, Neck, Shoulders and Arms......Page 88
5: Manifestations in Tendons......Page 98
6: Chronic Pain and Lyme Disease......Page 103
7: The Equivalents of TMS......Page 107
8: Disorders in which Emotions May Play a Role......Page 123
PART III: The Treatment of Mindbody Disorders......Page 131
9: The Therapeutic Program: The Power of Knowledge......Page 132
Appendix: Academic Issues......Page 161
Bibliography......Page 175