Dr. Sarno's theory can be stated simply: Most muscular/ skeletel pain is usually the result of early infantile and childhood trauma which has been repressed. The emotion involved is invariably
that of profound anger and rage. Our mind plays tricks and confuses us into focusing
our attention on physical pain while the real problem is in our not facing
and uncovering our repressed emotions, particular deep rage.
-- John E. Sarno, M.D., The Mind/Body Prescription