The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S4 E27 - All Over Musculoskeletal Pain, Post-Viral Infection Symptoms, and SO MUCH MORE with Scotty
Jul 11, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Scotty Stiles, a Pain Elimination Coach from Toronto, shares his transformative journey with chronic pain and the principles of Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS). He reveals a wide array of symptoms he tackled, including anxiety and various aches. Listeners will be inspired as Scotty describes how Dr. Sarno's insights reshaped his approach, turning panic into empowerment. He emphasizes the importance of embracing self-compassion and how journaling can influence healing, promoting emotional growth and acceptance.
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Teenage Back Pain Trigger
- Scotty describes a sudden teenage back pain after a successful concert that felt like a knife to his back.
- That moment marked an emotional threshold linked to anxiety about the future and launched recurring pain episodes.
Medical Tests Increased Fear
- Scotty pursued MRIs, physio, chiropractic care and a string of diagnoses that increased his fear and symptoms.
- He found Dr. Sarno in 2015 but initially rejected the mind-body explanation due to shame and denial.
Use Psychoeducation As A First Step
- Read Dr. Sarno's work when you feel ready and observe how reduced threat can ease symptoms quickly.
- Use the book as an entry point but monitor for symptom imperatives that may follow the initial relief.
