According to Dr. Sarno, the brain creates physical pain as a to prevent the sufferer from experiencing overwhelming repressed emotions.
The first step is acknowledging that the pain is psychological, not structural. Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection
Dr. Sarno observed that self-motivated, successful, and perfectionistic individuals are most prone to TMS due to the internal pressure they place on themselves. The Healing Process: Education Over Medication According to Dr