Jose's TMS Success Story - Back Pain, Sciatica & Plantar Faciitis

[@suemoore509]

“You gain control by letting go”…brilliant!

[@bootross255]

Oh wow! Despite watching Dan almost every day, I had somehow missed this 1 at the time. Of all of the success stories I've read & watched over the last 25 years, this 1 struck more of a chord with me than any other. SOOOO many similarities to me.... almost addicted to exercise, perfectionism, & a BIG ONE for me that I've never heard anyone else mention...... my need to be 100% well in every way. I'm saving this 1 to watch a few more times! Thanks everyone

[@PainFreeYou]

Perfect. Glad this one hit home.

[@rafaman7689]

Thank you. Your comment is so true. I nearly died from Meningitis when I was 2 years old. I was raised very protective after that as I was smaller and hearing impaired than the other kids. My parents reinforced (lovingly) to protect my body no matter what, to always be vigilant for risks and that our bodies are fragile. I can't tell you how many times, even now at 42 years old they will say "be careful". I had that theme throughout my whole life and it was a huge factor in my TMS. That "be careful" attitude morphed into a totally incorrect self belief of fragility and impending doom. Both are nonsense. Can and will. That is who and what I am. Train 5 days a week, lift heavy, work on my roof bending, garden for 3-4 hours at a time, I even box again 1.5 hours straight. Zero pain! Now I do those things with a smile. I'm lucky and blessed to do it. Boxing was my outlet to prove what I can do, to show my heart and courage, when I stopped doing it I was so lost and in complete denial. Like Sarno says, if you are fearful you must do that which you fear otherwise the symptoms will linger. My symptoms only dropped to 0 when I went back to boxing and started sitting for hours at a time. As silly as it sounds they were the 2 biggest obstacles in recovery. For so long I thought I cant and my mind complied - he is saying this activity is dangerous create matching pain for him.

[@lauraschmuck5565]

I am in tears listening to his story. Suffering for years with anorexia, perfectionism, people pleasing, over exercising to have the perfect body and then horrible pain that came out of the blue in 2008 and would continue to harass me till I became homebound with panic attacks and pain that is now widespread. His story has really given me hope that I can get better and accepting my body and being ok with it. I have been at war with my body for over 30 years and I am so thankful to have found out about tms, because I know my symptoms are totally tms.

[@PainFreeYou]

You are absolutely in the right place.

[@jamesroof6150]

I can relate to your experience. I hope your journey is bringing you peace, joy and love🙏

[@methodtraining]

Wow this really struck home… Had so many of the same issues. I feel like I’m listening to myself. Martial arts instructor. Boxer. Weight lifter. Afraid of my pain. Had electrical burn marks on my back from using a tens machine all night… Keep going and you’ll get there. Im 100% pain-free due to this work.

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks for sharing! Fantastic.

[@joseblaze7154]

Thank you. I have been 100% pain free since not long after this interview. This happened once I proved it wrong actually sat in a chair for longer than 2 hours or walked without orthotics and went back to boxing did my brain finally recognise we aren’t in danger and the pain mechanism was no longer necessary. I threw out my special shoes and orthodics in the bin along with an entire shelf of creams, gels and anointments. You don’t fix what isn’t broken. So I matched my Sarno beliefs with my real actions.

[@larryc1964]

Love it! “Sit over there, you are the unwelcomed guest, I’m running the show now”. Eventually the guest gets frustrated, being relegated to sitting there having no effect so that guest finally gets up and leaves your house. I think Dan did a video about the unwelcomed guest but hearing it implemented was great. Brilliant analogy!

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks Larry.

[@riverjao]

“We gain control by letting go.” Wow! That’s really helpful 🙏

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad it was helpful!

[@riverjao]

@@PainFreeYou I’m new to your channel and it’s so helpful! I’ve had “severe chronic pain” in my back (top, middle, bottom, and numbness and stabbing down my legs a bit) accompanied by depression and anxiety for 10 years now. But, I’m new to Dr’s. Sarno and Schubiner, beginning the work, and gleaning a lot from your channel as well 👍

[@rafaman7689]

@@riverjao Hi Jordan, I had all of those issues you have. Days after exercise I couldn't straighten up, the pain was so severe I couldn't even sleep, if I moved 1cm in any direction stabbing pain all over. I'm not afraid anymore. I'm here, drug free, no surgeries and no symptoms. I even sleep now, which for over 2 years was a massive issue, I took all the meds you can think of. Only a calm nervous system allows that, I take nothing now and sleep just fine. My bed is a safe place, and the night time is for sleeping not thinking. I truly don't care about being perfect, in body, in sleep, what others think of me etc. Exercise and other body movements are NOT dangerous. Our bodies are made SO strong. I won't ever let another PT, Doctor etc tell me what my body can't do. In fact I'l show you what I can do. I live that mantra now. Our brains search for evidence of what we already believe. What do you truly believe? It took me many months to answer that properly.

[@wimkrol2233]

I cried a lot while listening to this. So recognizable. For so long I also feared my pains and what that meant for my future. I too can say that I have overcome my fear, now that I know there is nothing wrong with me. I hope that in time I can also heal from TMS. Thank you for this story!

[@Inge508]

I stopped saying: i hope i will recover in time .. i replaced it by: i can and will recover too! Veel geluk, moed, hoop op jouw terugweg naar een beter en pijnvrij leven, Wim! Hou vol. 🍀🍀🍀🙏Inge

[@wimkrol2233]

@@Inge508 Dank je. Goede tip. Ik ben er nog steeds niet van overtuigd dat heling ook voor mij is weggelegd. Te mooi om waar te zijn. Na 25 jaar ellende.

[@Inge508]

@@wimkrol2233 i read a story about a woman who cured herself( because that is what we do)after 37 years! After she embraced fully the belief that she could heal too, it happened in a few months.. I am in pain for almost 18 years now but neuroplasticity works allways despite the number of years. So start visualising your new health from now on!I answered in English .. maybe this can help somebody else too.😀

[@PainFreeYou]

You can.

[@PainFreeYou]

You are correct Inge. We can just form new non-pain connections and bypass the original ones.

[@liannevalle]

Wonderful interview! Yes, this journey isn't just healing - it's a transformation into a greater, more fulfilling, more blessed life!

[@PainFreeYou]

Well said. I agree absolutely.

[@joseblaze7154]

So true. I appreciate the small things now. I once thought my strength and perfect body made me special. But I was humbled and being in pain brought me closer to other people it’s our flaws that unite us. Trying to be perfect is a zero sum game.

[@joseblaze7154]

Dan thank you for this opportunity. I truly believe now in how strong and sturdy our bodies are. We are not fragile at all. Our capacity to heal is amazing and we should embrace that. TMS proves what our brains can create with the expectancy and learning to be in pain. So logically we can learn and create positive conclusions by expectations of that as well.

[@PainFreeYou]

Love it man. People love your story. Just read the comments.

[@carpediem8146]

@@chelliosrgs1762 thanks!

[@pollytaylor8738]

Thank you so much for sharing this Jose and Dan. This is my story. As someone who was a prolific exerciser, I understand the obsessive thoughts about the pain and the feeling of loss with your identity at not being able to do what you love. I'm on this journey now. I truly believe I have TMS - I just need to get where Jose is now. I am also in Sydney - Jose, you give me so much hope, thank you.

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you liked this video.

[@elkitcho]

You CAN, you WILL. Everyone has their own way to recover from TMS. Start with hope and reinforce that with action. No matter how small. These small victories all add up. I was very patient with my exercise. Ok I can walk 1 km. Lets try 1.1km tomorrow. I can do a deadlift with the bar lets add 1 kgs. Step by step every day for months. Symptoms raging throughout I smiled and started telling myself out loud "stop telling me what I cant do". I filmed myself doing mobility exercises and saw how flexible I was, I saw myself shadow boxing with speed what broken body does that? I did pilates and the teacher after 6 months is asking me to become an instructor. Broken body? Yeah right what a nonsense thought. I even started saying before workouts Im doing this for the TMS community. Want to see what I can do brain? You are doing this activty now. Confidence breeds succes and success breeds confidence. 2 months, 1 year I didn't care how long it took to get better I just loved every movement no matter how small.

[@jules9628]

I dont know why but this is THE video that touched me of all the videos ive been binge watching. In fact I am going to watch this again and maybe again after that. Having years of insane symptoms and being diagnosed with fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue (that part actually has been better the past several yrs) in my mind just over a week ago, dr Sarnos name popped in my head. My mother had his book back when it first came out and I recall flipping through it, but at that time in life didnt relate and I was so much younger that no symptoms had fully manifested. Only as a young adult did I realize my narcissist parent almost destroyed my psyche as well as other family members, as I/my brothers, were the barometer for the parent and their happiness in life but mine didn’t matter, and then experienced two abusive marriages. This is no forum to share details but I just wanted to express my gratitude for the candid genuine interview. For some reason this one resonates more than any of the others I have been binge watching now for only ONE week including the Sarnos documentary. I also used to be active but became terrified and over thinking if i do this or that is will hurt. Or i didn’t engage in anything or around people because even their problems they often shared made me feel SO sad and bad for them-it affected ME! And i want to learn how to be sympathetic but not make it MY sorrow or pain. However, The healing has already begun…🙏

[@PainFreeYou]

Hey Jules - I'm sorry you had these experiences that lead you here. You are in the right place and I do believe a full recovery is possible. If you want more direction, check out my getting started page: www.PainFreeYou.com/start

[@asteven5308]

Sounds like me. Especially the changing symptoms. First the calf, then shoulder, then arm, then fingers numb, then buttocks, then hips... all as I continue to search the internet for what my problem is. Went from DVT to Neuropathy to Sciatica to Berlotti's to TMS. Nothing is WRONG but it takes time for our mind to get there. Symptoms come, symptoms go. The more I entertain, the more they come

[@PainFreeYou]

Well said.

[@PieraB]

This touched my heart so deeply! thank you Jose for being so courageous and sharing your journey. I too can be a perfectionist. I've learned to let go and really be kinder to myself. This is SO much more than the pain, this is a reconnection with our truth, our needs and the love within. I have experienced my own victories over TMS, and self love and compassion have been huge for my success and healing. Love and blessings to all

[@PainFreeYou]

Wow - thank you for sharing your insight and journey. Thrilled Jose's story touched your heart.

[@Elliepixiepant]

What a great comprehensive enthusiastic interview. I loved his analogy between the couch potato and an athlete with the “p”script. I can relate to it. He also said the way to take control is to let go. I’ve heard that so many times but this time it sunk in a little more. Thank you Jose and Dan.

[@PainFreeYou]

Jose was awesome. :-)

[@adrienne4481]

Dan, Jose, thanks so much for the wonderful video. This stuff makes me cry ánd excited at the same time! Yesss we can feel better! Yesss we know what to do when some symptoms pop up again (at this moment I am still kind of happy to have a flair-up because than I can practice again and get even more proof that it ís TMS). Be kind and soft to yourself and trust your body. For me I am on my way as you know. I just have a tip about what you were saying nearly at the end of the video about our own script, let us believe in what you say most often to yourself; maybe it's an idea to make a spoken message (or video or kind of podcast) for yourself! So record what you want for now, for today, for the future, how you want to feel, how you see your day, how you want to enjoy yourself etc etc. Record it and listen to it yourself every day! I can imagine it will be effective to hear your own sound telling yourself what you want in life and can focus on that in stead of the symptoms. I will give it a try:)

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes, recording a message to ourselves is a great idea and something I did when I was in pain.

[@joesedlacek7552]

Spot on Jose . I felt at times you were talking about me. I now feel so motivated from hearing your stories I can do this to. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@krobin7h]

Wow, amazing. Thank you Jose. This is so relatable to what I am going thru. I have done the same thing, physios, chiros, acupuncture, massage, stretching ad nauseum. Love the account of the unfit lady with pf, who just didn't think about it and was fine. Stop fighting it and the body will heal itself.

[@PainFreeYou]

Wonderful!

[@Bulldog711]

What a fantastic story, a real insight to how you can end up on the wrong road to recovery.. Jose well done! Inspiring

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bulldog711]

Great stuff Dan, loved it

[@lindamckay3033]

Great interview Dan. Jose, what an inspiration, love the plain language and learned a lot about my own TMS. Wishing you a great life with your family. ☘☘☘

[@PainFreeYou]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tuulafai4046]

Sounds like me too - We can control by letting go - wow, this is what I must learn

[@PainFreeYou]

Yes, exactly.

[@eolandeeliva8655]

So encouraging!! And lovely to hear from a fellow Aussie. ❤ 🦘

[@PainFreeYou]

Jose is awesome.

[@eolandeeliva7201]

@@PainFreeYou THIS was the one video that finally helped me overcome my chronic headaches. I am so grateful! ❤

[@ans1420]

I'm in tears of joy.... So relatable for me. Thank uuuuu Jose I was hoping you'd share your story... Thanku Dan. X

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joseblaze7154]

Thank you! I was nervous but I hope I got some decent points across. It was 3 years and I went to hell and back. And no lasting damage like I had feared for so long. Exercising even more and never felt better. With no treatments. Still blows my mind.

[@eolandeeliva8655]

@@joseblaze7154 What an encouraging interview and a great way to start my day! West Australian here, so still early. I was inspired by so much of what you said! Truly! I decided, there's no time like the present for action. So instead of heading straight for the microwave to heat up a hot pack for my neck while I make my morning cuppa, my usual routine, you've inspired me to be brave and give it a miss this time. BTW...With such enthusiasm and insight, I reckon you'd make a great TMS coach one day. 😊 PS. You guys in the East have really had it tough with your months of lockdown and here in the West, our hearts go out to you all. You're nearly there. ❤ But I really love how you've been able to turn this challenging time into a positive opportunity to heal! All the very best for the rest of your journey Jose.

[@lisatullis615]

Wow what a great and inspiring story! Congratulations Jose!!!

[@PainFreeYou]

Thanks for listening

[@aandrayadasilva1308]

Oh my god, his sharing is so inspiring!! Thank you.😊

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dr.gordonshumway7116]

Thank you for sharing Jose. Great interview.

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Jeronimo365]

Thanks Jose, thanks Dan. 🙏

[@PainFreeYou]

Our pleasure!

[@gigilagous8020]

Poor guy he’s so sweet I hope he stays healthy

[@elkitcho]

I deadlifted 170kg yesterday. Just for fun with a friend who invited me to a powerlifting gym to hang out. Feeling great doing good. Nothing to fear as Sarno said. My mindset has changed so much. TMS taught me to be internally strong . Who says I cant do it? Dont tell me what I cant do I can and will, watch this as I do it. Thats what I told my brain not long after this podcast. Now that mantra IS me. I dont say it I live it now.

[@Kate-hy4zn]

Wow. This is a fantastic inspirational video. Thank you so much. Just what i needed to hear. All the best to you Jose !

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you enjoyed it! Jose is a rock star.

[@privateperson5769]

So good. Gold. Thank you Jose - u actually made me tear up a couple times. Thanks so much for sharing so openly and honestly. Well done. TY for the interview Dan and all your input in there.

[@PainFreeYou]

You are so welcome

[@tominnc315]

Another that i can really relate to. Ive worked out forever now at 68 i still do. Lifting weights. Walking. Cycling. Since sept my pain has eroded my almost ocd lifestyle: L shldr R shldr then quad muscles then low back. Nausea. Both heels. Im still more fear than trust 70-30 Soon ill get so fed up with pain that ill go 0-100. I know i wont heal til i do

[@Immortalsoul669]

I relate alot to this man. The same exact thing happens to me.

[@Expansion1111]

Great video! Very helpful as usual, love these success stories. God bless

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you approve.

[@Expansion1111]

@@PainFreeYou Much respect for what your doing Dan. People struggling with this stuff need the information, support, and the truth about tms and its equivalents. Your doing a great job. Sarno would be proud 😂🙏✌🏻✝️❤️

[@cassandratarentino3150]

Dan- I've worked with some of Dr Sarno's ideas and also worked with a doctor around Sarno's ideas. I, myself, am a therapist and find the idea of talking back to your brain very similar to the constructs of ACT therapy- it may be something that you'd like to look at. I know your videos have been helpful to me in conceptualizing my own pain and working with clients with chronic pain. I appreciate what you do and just wanted to offer any ideas that may help you to fulfill your mission better💓

[@PainFreeYou]

Thank you for sharing that.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

You are doing gods work.

[@PainFreeYou]

wow - thank you.

[@vitamind6355]

Thank you, Jose. Absolutely made a difference.

[@Gabriellekidd]

I resonate SO deeply with a lot of this. Thank you for for these videos

[@babyboy1971]

This is amazing.

[@PainFreeYou]

Jose is awesome.

[@joaniemiller4362]

Amen thanks Jose . I needed to hear this especially the part about being 💯. That’s me I’m like I want to be 💯 too much perfectionist. I’m like 75 percent sometimes 80 lol . I need to forget the numbers . Hugs to you !✨✨✨✨✨

[@PainFreeYou]

You got this!

[@marjiegoldbergphotography]

Fantastic! Can relate to much of this!!

[@PainFreeYou]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theresanordstrom4625]

I’m only in 5 mins but u are telling my story. Fitness is a part of me, thought about how I sit, how I stand and wearing heat packs!

[@FreshAgenda]

Hot damn this was good!

[@PainFreeYou]

Yeah, Jose is a rock star.

[@MrEndoscope]

This was powerful sounds like my story

[@PainFreeYou]

You can get well too.

[@dualmass]

Jose and I are the same person, I don’t know what to say😅 Thank Jose , Thank you Dan

[@lesleybudgen6069]

Question please Dan and Jose. I like the idea of talking to your brain/subconscious but am confused. When the pain is bad I sometimes say to myself “I am creating this pain and what I create I can destroy/eliminate”. I can’t get my head around talking to my brain as though it is a separate entity. Help/advice please.

[@PainFreeYou]

This video will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHbOnIGQbtqnms0 One way to consider it is to speak to your brain as if it's a scared child you are trying to soothe. Teach the brain the perceived danger is not real.

[@lesleybudgen6069]

Grateful thanks x

[@jamesroof6150]

Jose's story is much like mine. From the hearing a pop in my back bending over to help lift sofa and his experience since he heard the pop in his back. I've help lift a sofa hundreds of times all my life. I did it when I was 64. Listening to Jose is like hearing exactly what i experienced. Which Sarno book should I start with? Any suggestions welcomed.

[@drsalka]

Sweet!

[@PainFreeYou]

Oh yeah!

[@sachavanmeir1591]

This is my story too. I´m sure I´ll get 100% better

[@leonelsantiago5346]

I know i must have tms.... When my mother got sick from cancer back in 2018 i got horrible pains in my lower back with tingling burning and numbness in my legs. Then after she past away my whole symtums vanished, it wasnt till we had our last baby that i thought to myself, I FEAR I GET BAD FROM MY BACK AGAIN AND WONT BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF MY BABY AND NOT BE THER FINANCIALLY.... And just a year later of saying that in his 1st birthday my pains came back with a vengance, to a point of using a walker becouse my ciatica is so severe and painfull.... Mri shows l4 and l5 protrusion discs with a 2.4mm buldge. The chiro told me he has had worse injuries and they dont show so much pain and weakness as me. Iv known about tms since my first injury and tried to practice it but just hasnt worked or im not doing it right... Just fustrating to know that I could get better just by talking to my mind and not knowing how to do it correctly.... Thanks for the video.. Gave me hope.. Hopefully my mind lets me give my tms testimony pretty soon

[@PainFreeYou]

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[@gregwillett3183]

It's a dark place right now. I'm going on a week of barely being able to walk due to such high symptoms. I have the full hip shift and everything and though I feel I've fully bought into TMS being the root of my symptoms, I cannot seem to push through my normal activities without pain. I feel like everytime I let the pain win and I go back to a more comfortable position I am letting my brain win and I am reinforcing that walking is Dangerous. I genuinely don't know what to do.. Do I resume normal activities and reinforce positive and safe affirmations at a 9/10 pain level or do I try to dip into pain slowly here and there with safety affirmations?

[@PainFreeYou]

When pain is that high, it is okay to make yourself comfortable. Focus on creating safety while letting things settle down a bit. Clarity matters most. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGW2kJ6HfdN9b9E Watch the fast start. Then watch again. Focus on messages of safety. DansFastStart.com

[@IrishMexican]

If we can use the power of the mind to reduce or remove pain, can we do much more with our minds than what we think possible?

[@PainFreeYou]

The mind is pretty much what creates pain to begin with. So with the right information and messages, it can turn it off too.

[@catherinemartina6469]

Dan, do you have any vlogs on knee issues? I've been told I need a knee replacement.

[@PainFreeYou]

I try not to do videos about body parts. Step 1, understand TMS. Step 2. Is your pain TMS. (DanBuglio.com/paintest) if yes, Step 3. The cure is all the same regardless of the body part. We don't treat knee pain TMS any differently than back pain TMS, etc.

[@catherinemartina6469]

@@PainFreeYou thank you. I genuinely appreciate your work. Thanks

[@Immortalsoul669]

If there are any other stories from athletes with back pain please send the link

[@PainFreeYou]

I don't recall, but my library of success stories is here. Athlete or not, the process works the same for ALL of us. kzbin.info/aero/PLRJmnkn2kTTIFQdggCj5blCYWTENhppHs

[@Immortalsoul669]

@@PainFreeYou i just feel like i relate more with athletes since I did actually injur myself deadlifting. But I'm coming to believe that it has turned into tms that I created by fear

[@Immortalsoul669]

@@PainFreeYou im having a hard time getting back into excersise because I have pain after and that comes along with fear. I really love excersise and I don't want to avoid

[@PainFreeYou]

@@Immortalsoul669 It's all about fear. This video explains delayed reaction pain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXnZfpKGg8upqtE

[@PainFreeYou]

@@Immortalsoul669 It's TMS.

[@lauraschmuck5565]

I had to laugh because I have burn marks and freezer burn marks on my lower pack and butt to numb the pain but it never took away the pain.

[@PainFreeYou]

That's the world of "pain management" that lead you down that path.

[@888FreshwaterJesusdeChrist]

❤

[@LadyBug1967]

What is TMS?

[@ekpy30]

🙏💚

[@staceypollack808]

So hard to define whether something is in fact structural or not unless I’m missing something. He said if it was structural he wouldn’t be able to move but even when it’s TMS you aren’t able to move either in some cases and with this shit understanding of the medical field as to what actually causes pain and symptoms whether you do have abnormalities on imaging or not as the source how do you really know to tell your brain that statement and believe it ? If you go to 40 therapists 39 tells you something is wrong with you 1 tells nothing is wrong with you. With this trauma and confusion how do you know which one is right to calm the damn brain down ? You get to a point where you believe nothing either way and TMS work becomes very challenging. Any suggestions on how to break that cycle because that thought “something is wrong” ingrained by therapists or even doctors over and over is a hard cycle to break and where the breakthrough with TMS work finally gives you your life back.

[@PainFreeYou]

You are right, you will get multiple OPINIONS of what is wrong with you. Do the TMS self assessment to see what is causing YOUR pain. Imaging is not proof of the cause of pain. IsThisTMS.com - how many true answers on the FIT assessment questions?